Canadian Rockies & Western Canada by Train
A West Coast Canada vacation includes all the makings of great
vacation packages: a selection of vibrant cities, sun-dappled
coastlines, snow-capped mountains, and lush parklands awaiting
exploration. Home to five national parks, charming resort towns,
and incredible scenery, the Canadian Rockies is one of Canada's
most beloved destinations and is a highlight of many Western Canada
tours. Getting there by rail is an experience that is not easily
forgotten. Travel into the heart of the mountains on a Canadian
Rockies train trip, and experience stunning vistas of verdant river
valleys, dramatic rock sheds, lush rainforests, and deep canyons.
As you enter the majestic 69,000-square-mile mountain range that is
the Canadian Rockies, marvel at some of the most dramatic scenes in
North America.
A Canadian Rockies train trip can be part of a more extensive
Canada rail tour or your sole vacation destination. Each of our
Canadian Rockies tour packages includes transportation into the
Rockies aboard Western Canada's preeminent trains, such as the
luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train from
Vancouver to Banff or Jasper, or VIA Rail's Canadian train, which weaves
through the Canadian Rockies en route to Toronto. The Canadian's
route may also be followed in reverse, for tours from Toronto to
Vancouver.
In the Rockies, enjoy time in must-see destinations, such as
Banff National Park, where you can travel aboard the Banff Gondola,
taking in panoramic views of the surrounding area during the
8-minute ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Select rail tours
continue to Lake Louise, which enchants visitors with its charming
chateau perched against its turquoise waters, or take a bus tour to
the Columbia Icefield, situated along the Icefield Parkway. Jasper
National Park, the largest national park in Canada, is another
leading vacation destination in the Rockies. Itineraries range from
four to 16 days and can be sorted by price, making selecting your
railroad adventure convenient. No matter which Rocky Mountain train
catches your interest, a trip through this region by rail is sure
to become your favorite adventure.