Named for the pass over which it crosses the Canadian Rockies, the Kicking Horse train route takes you between Vancouver, British Columbia, and either Banff or Calgary, Alberta. This route traces the historic transcontinental rail line that united Canada's East and West and includes, amongst other highlights, the legendary Spiral Tunnels.

• Vancouver to Banff or Banff to Vancouver



• Route Map, Highlights and Train Information

 Rail Only Goldleaf Service Includes

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
• 1 night accommodation
• Rail station transfer in Kamloops or Quesnel
• Luggage delivery in Kamloops or Quesnel

 Rail Only Redleaf Service Includes

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer Redleaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• 1 night accommodation
• Rail station transfer in Kamloops or Quesnel
• Luggage delivery to destination

 Train Information

• Rocky Mountaineer® Video
• Photo Gallery
• Onboard Experience

Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
At Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station, board the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. Pass through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley and view the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. See the thundering waters of Hell's Gate and follow the Thompson River to historic Kamloops, gateway to the Interior of British Columbia. Stay overnight in moderate accommodations in Kamloops.

Boarding Vancouver 7:30 a.m. PT
Arrival Kamloops 5:35 p.m. PT

Day 2 Kamloops to Banff
Continue east through the vast ranchlands along the South Thompson River, pass Craigellachie, where the "Last Spike" of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and enter Rogers Pass, with its tunnels, snowsheds and glistening glaciers. Climb through the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. End your rail journey in Banff.

Boarding Kamloops 6:30 a.m. PT
Arrival Banff 7:00 p.m. MT

Vacation start dates from Vancouver: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

17, 22, 27 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14

Day 1 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia's interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high 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, Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.

Boarding 8:40 a.m. MT
Arrival 7:20 p.m. PT

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 the 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.

Boarding 7:30 a.m. PT
Arrival 5:35 p.m. PT

Vacation start dates from Banff: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

20, 24, 29 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16