If you are planning a vacation to the Canadian Rockies, then a train tour might be the perfect option. You’ll get to see the majestic Rocky Mountains and the beautiful Canadian wilderness, and you’ll have the option to explore the area by train. There are many options, from First Passage to Yellowhead Pass. There are also many special packages, including a 9-day Canadian Rockies by train trip.
Journey through the Clouds
You can enjoy a scenic train ride through the Canadian Rockies on the Journey through the Clouds. This two-day train tour takes you along the Fraser and Thompson rivers and past rushing waterfalls. The scenery is breathtaking and you’ll get a chance to see the mighty Mount Robson and Mount Albreda, which stand at over 3,950 feet and sometimes form their own weather patterns.
The Canadian luxury train tour excursions Rocky Mountaineer offers two different train tours of the Canadian Rockies. The Journey Through the Clouds takes you from Jasper to Kamloops, where you can hop off and spend a night. The price of this package includes two days on the train, one night at a hotel in Kamloops, and rail station transfers. You can also choose to do the journey in reverse. The train departs every Tuesday and Friday.
First Passage to the West
First Passage to the West train tours in Canada’s Rockies begin at the picturesque town of Banff, and the train makes a short stop in the charming town of Lake Louise. The train’s low track passes the log cabin style station, which was featured in the Dr Zhivago movie. As the train leaves Lake Louise, the train briefly runs alongside Highway 1.
The Rocky Mountaineer train is the premier luxury train company in Canada, and its First Passage to the West route provides spectacular scenery. The train travels through a range of landscapes, including the Fraser Valley and Selkirk Mountains. Travelers can enjoy panoramic views, while learning about the history of rail travel in Canada.
Yellowhead Pass
A train tour to Yellowhead Pass in the Canadian Rockies will give you a chance to see this historic railway route and the beautiful scenery from above without the congestion of automobile traffic. The historic Yellowhead Pass overlooks the Fraser River and is a popular place for wildlife viewing. The railway was once a popular trade route and is now a National Historic Site.
The Yellowhead Pass lies 3,711 feet above sea level and offers gentle approaches from both sides. This makes it an ideal route for railways through the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian National Railway utilizes the pass as a rail link between British Columbia and Alberta. Several mixed merchandise and passenger trains pass through this scenic rail route.
Canada Rail Vacations
1400 Kensington Rd NW #206
Calgary, AB
T2N 3P9
Canada