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Rail Journeys Frontier Canada
The Rocky Mountaineer
By far the most popular train trip in Canada, the Rocky Mountaineer has 3 routes to choose from between the Pacific coast and the Rocky Mountains, in addition to the day trip running between Vancouver and Whistler. One of the most famous rail trips in world, this is a two-day journey with travel only by daylight. Crossing British Columbia and The Rockies, you will pass through breathtaking scenery, staying the night in a comfortable hotel on the way. So which route to choose? A hard choice and really the answer depends on where else you want to be on your holiday they are all good.
Service levels
The two service levels are Redleaf' and Goldleaf'. The Redleaf' service includes comfortable seating with picture window views and air conditioning. Overnight accommodation is arranged in Kamloops and meals, snacks and drinks on the train are included. But to really make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, we strongly recommend you consider the Goldleaf service. Well worth the extra money, this service offers you a pre-assigned seat upstairs in the Dome coach, with its curved glass walls and ceiling giving you a wonderful 360 degrees view of the surrounding countryside. Snacks and drinks are served here, while gourmet breakfast and lunch is served downstairs in the dining room. Named for the mighty Fraser River whose length it follows you will travel through the historic Cariboo Gold Rush region, the lush forests of northern B.C. and the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain Trench past Mount Robson to Jasper. Overnight in Quesnel. Named for the pass over which it crosses the Canadian Rockies, the Kicking Horse Route traces the historic transcontinental rail line that united Canada's East and West and includes, amongst other highlights, the legendary Spiral Tunnels and Stoney Creek Bridge. Overnight in or near Kamloops.
Kicking Horse Route
Between Vancouver and Banff or Calgary
Fraser Discovery Route
Between Whistler and Jasper
Yellowhead Route
Between Vancouver and Jasper
Journey along the Yellowhead Route, named for a second pass through the Canadian Rockies. This route is known for scenic valleys, plentiful wildlife including bears, and majestic Mount Robson, highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in or near Kamloops.
Whistler Mountaineer
A train buff's dream? A rail journey between the two spectacular cities of Vancouver and Whistler British Columbia in restored cars dating back as far as 1955, The Whistler Mountaineer route delivers the unique blend of contrasts the Sea-to-Sky corridor is famous for: cities and old-growth forests, bustling action and natural serenity, deep valleys and snow-capped peaks, seascapes and mountain views.
The Whistler Mountaineer leaves Vancouver's North shore station every morning at 0830 arriving at Whistler at 1130. The return train leaves at 1500 getting you back in time for dinner at one of Vancouver's great restaurants. It is also possible to overnight in Whistler and/or return by coach.
Whistler Mountaineer Prices Vancouver to Whistler/ Whistler to Vancouver
Adult One-Way Round-Trip £60 £109 Coast Classic Child (2-11yrs) £33 £60 Glacier Dome Adult £101 £167 Child £75 £119
Operates April 23-October 19, 2008
Rocky Mountaineer Prices are per person
17th Apr onwards All Routes RED All Routes GOLD Extra for Calgary to Banff on Kicking Horse Route add on or reverse £271 £562 £73 May & Oct £319 £727 Jun to Sep £392 £799
Fraser Discovery Route does not operate in April Dinner & Lumberjack show/musical revue in Kamloops for redleaf guests £41 for goldleaf guests £29
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