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"Our most popular route and the only passenger rail service on this historic track - famous for uniting Canada 125 years ago. Route travels between Vancouver and Banff or Calgary.Journey through the Clouds"




Eastbound Itinerary


Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 2 Kamloops to Banff or Calgary
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the restort town of Banff this evening, or continues to the “Stampede City” of Calgary (Saturdays only). B, L.

Westbound Itinerary


Day 1 Calgary or Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the “Stampede City” of Calgary (Sundays only) or the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 2 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. B, L.

One-way rates for 2-day rail
Canadian Dollar Prices
April to May
June to October
To/From
Vancouver
Banff
Calgary
Banff
Calgary
GL
SL
RL
GL
SL
RL
GL
SL
RL
GL
SL
RL
Double
1,739
1,389
859
1,889
1,519
969
1,939
1,549
1,069
2,089
1,679
1,179
Single
1,819
1,469
939
1,969
1,599
1,049
2,029
1,639
1,159
2,179
1,759
1,269
Triple
1,719
1,369
839
1,869
1,499
949
1,909
1,519
1,039
2,059
1,659
1,149
Child
(2-11 yr)
1,619
1,269
739
1,769
1,399
849
1,829
1,439
959
1,979
1,559
1,069

Round trip rates for 4-day rail


Canadian Dollar Prices
April to May
June to October
To/From
Vancouver
Banff
Calgary
Banff
Calgary
GL
SL
RL
GL
SL
RL
GL
SL
RL
GL
SL
RL
Double
3,178
2,653
1,593
3,478
2,913
1,813
3,578
2,973
2,013
3,878
3,233
2,233
Single
3,338
2,813
1,753
3,638
3,073
1,973
3,758
3,153
2,193
4,058
3,393
2,413
Triple
3,138
2,613
1,553
3,438
2,873
1,773
3,518
2,913
1,953
3,818
3,193
2,173
Child
(2-11 yr)
2,938
2,413
1,353
3,238
2,673
1,573
3,358
2,753
1,793
3,658
3,073
2,013

*GL-GoldLeaf, SL-SilverLeaf, RL-RedLeaf
2012 Boarding and Arrival Times
Eastbound Boarding Arrival
Day 1 Calgary - Kamloops 07:30 PT 17:40 PT
Day 2 Kamloops - Banff
Kamloops - Calgary
06:30 PT
06:30 PT
19:00 MT
21:45 MT
Westbound Boarding Arrival
Day 1 Calgary - Kamloops
Kamloops - Calgary
05:55 MT
08:30 MT
19:00 PT
19:00 PT
Day 2 Kamloops - Vancouver 07:30 PT 17:30 PT


Now the guest can also enjoy their travel between Banff and Calgary by Coach.


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