No. 4 of 5 in The Train Ride Series

Rocky Mountaineer

British Columbia and Alberta, Canada

Rocky Mountaineer, Canada: Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf
Rocky Mountaineer, Canada: Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf
Rocky Mountaineer, Canada: Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf 1

Why it belongs in the series

The Rocky Mountaineer is a tourist train through the Canadian Rockies, running only in daylight so passengers see the landscape. Rivers, canyons and forests make the route especially memorable.

How to get there

Routes typically start or end in cities such as Vancouver, Banff or Jasper, which are reachable by air or road.

Best time to visit

The train runs seasonally, generally from spring to autumn. Summer brings long days, while autumn adds colour.

Good to know

This is a premium travel experience with packages and overnight hotel stays. Book directly with the operator or authorised partners.

Memorable momentSipping coffee as the train follows a turquoise river beneath snowy peaks.

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