If you fancy a holiday to the Canadian Rockies, why not make it a train journey? It’s the ultimate in luxury travel from a bygone era. A train journey is a smashing way to experience the Canadian Rockies, and traveling by car or airplane won’t do the area justice.

Peyto Lake, Banff National Park

Peyto Lake – Visiting the Canadian Rockies by Train

Visiting the Canadian Rockies by Train

When traveling in late summer, you can experience breathtaking scenery, vibrant colors, and wildlife through the panoramic windows. The Canadian Rockies are filled with unspoiled wilderness. You may even be fortunate to see grizzly bears, elk, and bald eagles. Still not convinced? This, quite simply, is one of the most stunning train journeys in the world.

The Canadian Rockies span from the Province of Alberta to the Province of British Columbia. A World Heritage Site, the Rockies will take your breath away as you marvel at their majestic peaks. You will experience Lake Louise, Banff National Park, and Jasper National Park.

A Guide to Visiting Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park – Visiting the Canadian Rockies by Train

At the base of the Victoria Glacier sits the turquoise-colored Lake Louise, the most photographed area in the Canadian Rockies (quite rightfully so). It is located in Canada’s first national park, Banff National Park, spans 6,641 square kilometers. Here you will enjoy the sights of glacier-fed creeks and frosted peaks and mountains, rivers, valleys, meadows, and forests.

Your travel adventure starts on the Rocky Mountaineer, the world-famous double-decker train which leaves from Vancouver Station. The Rocky Mountaineer travels in daylight hours to give the traveler ample photo opportunities. And the amenities include a glass-domed viewing area, dining car, gourmet meals, and stellar service.

There are various routes according to your schedule and preferences.

  • The Circle Rail; travels from Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies, back to Vancouver.
  • The First Passage to the West; travels from Vancouver to Kamloops to Lake Louise to Banff, and finally to Calgary.
  • The Journey through the Clouds; travels from Vancouver to Kamloops to Jasper.
  • The Rainforest to Gold Rush; travels from Whistler to Quesnel to Jasper.
  • The Coastal Passage; travels from Seattle to Vancouver to Kamloops to the Rockies.
Elk in Jasper

Elk in Jasper National Park

This once-in-a-lifetime adventure holiday is sure to please and will most likely leave you yearning for more. Perhaps a future holiday to the Canadian Rockies is in order so that you can spend more leisure time exploring the many sights and activities this area has to offer. Without a doubt, you will be highly pleased after studying a railway holiday touring the Canadian Rockies.

This featured article was brought to you by Titan Travel, who love any excuse to come to this part of Canada. If you feel like a trip to Banff or Lake Louise, why not look at Titan’s Canadian rail adventures?

Have you been visited the Canadian Rockies by Train? How was your experience?

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