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ROCKY MOUNTAINEER ROUTES
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
Vancouver ~ Kamloops ~ Lake Louise or Banff ( or vice versa )
On this legendary two day rail route travel from the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver and as you are served a delicious breakfast you can take in the views throughout the Fraser Valley . From fertile greenery , the landscape transforms to the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains , plus you ’ ll see the mighty Fraser River and the raging whitewater of Hell ’ s Gate . As you feast on lunch , your Hosts entertain you with stories about the region and later , you ’ ll disembark the train in charming Kamloops . Reboard the train the following morning and continue to wind your way eastward through the Shuswap region , with stunning lake views all the way . As the train ascends , so will your sense of wonder . Before you know it , you are surrounded by mountains that stretch up to the sky , along with memorable landmarks like Castle Mountain . All too soon your journey concludes in picture-perfect Lake Louise or Banff .
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
Vancouver ~ Kamloops ~ Jasper ( or vice versa )
Opt for this two day journey and you ’ ll discover it ’ s non-stop stunning ! Head out of Vancouver and before too soon you are moving into the wilderness and the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley . As you sit back and enjoy both breakfast and lunch you ’ ll notice the landscapes become more desert-like and a far cry from the coastal rainforest you left behind . Spend a comfortable night at a hotel in Kamloops and then rejoin the train in time for breakfast the following morning . Your senses are sure to be awakened , particularly when you spy the aptly named Pyramid Falls , along with mountains that stretch to the sky , so be sure to have your camera to hand . As you approach Jasper National Park , Canada ’ s largest , you can ’ t help but notice the magnificent Mount Robson , the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies . Jasper is your jumping off point and you ’ ll definitely want a day or two to explore every corner of this quaint mountain town .
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
Vancouver ~ Whistler ~ Quesnel ~ Jasper ( or vice versa )
Look forward witnessing true wilderness on this three day journey which departs from Vancouver and winds its way along Horseshoe Bay and the scenic fjords of Howe Sound . As you tuck into breakfast you should keep an eye on the window for stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea then , as you pass Squamish , leave the ocean behind and find yourself amid the majestic Coast Mountains . As you overnight in Whistler , you will have plenty of time to unwind in this world-famous mountain resort . The next day , continue north from Whistler , following the Fraser River Valley through some of the most contrasting landscapes in Western Canada , where rushing rivers meet arid expanses . The route also takes you through the goldflecked canyons that once drew wagons of gold prospectors and which have been the home to the region ’ s Indigenous people for millennia . During the afternoon , towering mountains will catch your eye before you pull into Quesnel , which oozes rustic charm . On day three , continue your Jasper-bound journey as you traverse the wilds of Northern BC , travelling past serene lakes , rushing waterfalls and through increasingly mountainous terrain . Your Hosts will point out the most prominent peaks of the Rockies , including the highest , Mount Robson and , before you know it , you ’ re arriving into Jasper .
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Quesnel
Whistler Vancouver
Kamloops
First Passage to the West Journey Through the Clouds Rainforest to Gold Rush
Jasper
ALBERTA
Lake Louise Banff
Calgary
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