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Which Canadian Rockies rail tours can you choose from?

The Canadian Rockies can be experienced by rail with Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail. Rocky Mountaineer routes connect Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise, while VIA Rail’s The Canadian travels from Vancouver to Jasper before continuing across Canada to Toronto. These rail journeys typically last 2 to 9 days. Our Rockies rail journeys start at around $5,150 CAD per person.

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Rocky Mountaineer train travelling along the water on the Journey Through the Clouds Route.

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Every itinerary can be personalized around the destinations, tours and experiences that interest you, with the flexibility to add extra time in a particular destination or combine different rail routes, such as Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail, in one trip.

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Complete Canadian Rockies by Train

8 days • April – October

Places visited: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff

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Essential Rockies by Train

6 days • April – October

Places visited: Vancouver, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Banff

Plush bed facing train window in VIA Rail Prestige cabin for two

Canadian Rockies Prestige Train Journey

9 days • April – October

Places visited: Vancouver, Jasper, Banff

Rocky Mountaineer travelling past Cheakamus Canyon on the Rainforest to Goldrush Route

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Trip	Duration	Rail experience	Starting price ($ CAD per person)
Complete Canadian Rockies by Train	8 days / 7 nights	Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey through the Clouds	$7,130 CAD
Essential Rockies by Train	6 days / 5 nights	Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West	$6,170 CAD
Canadian Rockies Prestige Train Journey	9 days / 8 nights	VIA Rail’s The Canadian	$8,330 CAD
Ultimate Canadian Rockies by Train	10 days / 9 nights	VIA Rail’s The Canadian; Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West	$8,870 CAD
Canadian Rockies Voyage by Train	6 days / 5 nights	VIA Rail’s The Canadian	$5,390 CAD
Glaciers, Lakes, and Fall Colours in the Rockies	8 days / 7 nights	Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey through the Clouds	$9,050 CAD
Canadian Rockies to Toronto by Train	12 days / 11 nights	VIA Rail’s The Canadian	$9,690 CAD

At a glance

2 rail operators

The Rocky Mountaineer’s daytime-only routes and VIA Rail’s The Canadian sleeper are the two primary rail experiences available through the Canadian Rockies.

2 Rocky Mountaineer routes

First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds are Rocky Mountaineer's train routes operating in the Canadian Rockies.

1 VIA Rail route

The Canadian is VIA Rail’s only passenger train route through the Canadian Rockies.

3 iconic Rockies destinations

Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper are among the most iconic destinations in the Canadian Rockies.

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Canadian Rockies train tours: Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail’s The Canadian

There are two main ways to travel through the Canadian Rockies by rail: aboard the Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rail’s The Canadian. Both offer comfortable, scenic journeys, but their routes and onboard experiences are quite different. The right choice depends on the destinations, pace, and type of rail travel that you’re looking for.

Rocky Mountaineer

The Rocky Mountaineer is a daylight-only train that runs through the Canadian Rockies. It features glass-dome coaches, outdoor viewing platforms, and a dining area. There are two main Rocky Mountaineer routes between Vancouver and destinations in the Canadian Rockies (Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise), First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds.

Note: The Rainforest to Gold Rush route has been discontinued, and the limited-time Passage to the Peaks route has concluded.

Onboard host serves wine to couple in the GoldLeaf dome

Highlights

Daylight-only rail travel
Glass-dome coaches
Chef-prepared gourmet meals included
Two routes through Western Canada
Runs mid-April through October
Outdoor viewing platforms
Service levels: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf

VIA Rail's The Canadian

VIA Rail’s The Canadian is an iconic sleeper train connecting Vancouver and Toronto, travelling through the Canadian Rockies, Prairies and Northern Ontario. Stops include Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. For a Rockies trip, the train can be taken from Vancouver to Jasper, where travellers can continue exploring Jasper National Park and the surrounding Rockies. Onboard features include sleeper cabins, dining and observation areas.

VIA Rail train with mountains in the background

Highlights

Year-round service
Private sleeper cabins
Glass-domed observation cars
Toronto to Vancouver route
Regional Canadian cuisine
Prestige Class luxury concierge

Compare VIA Rail’s The Canadian and Rocky Mountaineer in the table below

Train	Service levels	Season	Starting price (CAD pp)	Best for
Rocky Mountaineer	• GoldLeaf (highest service level with glass-dome views, dining car, outdoor viewing platform) • SilverLeaf (single-level car with large windows, meals brought to your seat)	Mid-April to October	• SilverLeaf: From around $6,170 CAD • GoldLeaf: From around $6,990 CAD	Luxury daylight travel, gourmet meals, onboard hosts sharing stories and insights along the route
VIA Rail The Canadian	• Prestige Class (luxurious private cabin, double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, dedicated concierge, meals in dining car, priority access to Park Car) • Sleeper Plus (berth or private cabin accommodation, meals in dining car, shared showers, access to Park car) • Economy Class (reclining seats, meals and drinks available for purchase)	Year-round	From $5,150 CAD	Overnight sleeper experience, Winter rail travel

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Service levels

Season

Starting price (CAD pp)

Best for

Rocky Mountaineer

• GoldLeaf (highest service level with glass-dome views, dining car, outdoor viewing platform)

• SilverLeaf (single-level car with large windows, meals brought to your seat)

Mid-April to October

• SilverLeaf: From around $6,170 CAD

• GoldLeaf: From around $6,990 CAD

Luxury daylight travel, gourmet meals, onboard hosts sharing stories and insights along the route

VIA Rail The Canadian

• Prestige Class (luxurious private cabin, double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, dedicated concierge, meals in dining car, priority access to Park Car)

• Sleeper Plus (berth or private cabin accommodation, meals in dining car, shared showers, access to Park car)

• Economy Class (reclining seats, meals and drinks available for purchase)

Year-round

From $5,150 CAD

Overnight sleeper experience, Winter rail travel

Note: Prices shown above are starting prices for Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada journeys. Our trips don’t include rail travel in Economy Class.

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Economy class seating on VIA Rail Canadian train to the Canadian Rockies

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Economy class seating on a VIA Rail train

Economy Class seating aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian train to the Canadian Rockies is spacious and comfortable.

VIA Rail attendant serves couple seated in Economy train car on the way to the Canadian Rockies

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VIA Rail - Economy train car

Meals and beverages are available for purchase when travelling aboard The Canadian in Economy Class.

Bed and large window with blind in Sleeper Plus class cabin for one onboard VIA Rail's train, The Canadian, as it travels past snowy landscape during winter

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VIA Rail - Sleeper Plus class cabin

Sleeper Plus cabins provide a private space to rest, with a bed and large window for enjoying the passing scenery.

Mature woman seated in chair relaxes with a book in Sleeper Plus class cabin for two and looks at landscape from large window onboard VIA Rail train, the Canadian

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Sleeper Plus cabin for two

During the day, two movable armchairs can face each other or the large window, offering a comfortable way to enjoy the passing scenery.

Made Murphy bed facing extra-large window of Prestige Sleeper cabin in VIA Rail's train, The Canadian, during winter

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VIA Rail - Prestige Class cabin

Prestige Class cabins feature a comfortable double bed positioned beside a large window, offering scenic views throughout the journey.

Modular leather couch inside Prestige Sleeper cabin with extra-large window onboard VIA Rail's train, The Canadian, during winter

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VIA Rail's Prestige Class sleeper cabin during the day

VIA Rail Prestige Class sleeper cabins feature an L-shaped leather couch during the day, providing a comfortable space to relax.

Seated senior couple smile joyfully as host faces the pair while serving dessert onboard Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf coach

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Meals in SilverLeaf - Rocky Mountaineer Train

SilverLeaf service includes gourmet meals served at your seat, so you can dine comfortably while enjoying the passing scenery.

Guests taking photos the scenery in the SilverLeaf coach aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train

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SilverLeaf views in the Rocky Mountaineer train

SilverLeaf service features large windows that offer unobstructed views of the Canadian Rockies and passing scenery.

Onboard Host speaks about the scenery from GoldLeaf dome on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

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GoldLeaf Service - Rocky Mountaineer train

GoldLeaf service features a glass-dome coach with panoramic windows offering expansive views of the Canadian Rockies and passing scenery.

Guests eating lunch in GoldLeaf dining room on Rocky Mountaineer train

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Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf dining room

GoldLeaf service includes a dedicated dining room where guests enjoy gourmet meals while travelling through the Canadian Rockies.

Banff and Lake Louise rail tours

Banff and Lake Louise are two of the most popular destinations for a Canadian Rockies rail tour. The Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West is a scenic rail route for reaching these iconic mountain destinations. The train leaves Vancouver in the morning, follows the Fraser Canyon through the Coast Mountains, overnights in Kamloops, and arrives at Banff or Lake Louise by mid-afternoon on the second rail day.

A personalized rail tour can include several nights in Banff or Lake Louise, giving you time to explore the mountains, lakes and attractions beyond your days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Waterton Lakes National Park can also be added to your itinerary for a more extended Rockies experience, as well as a stay at the world-renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Our local Vacation Advisors listen to your needs, interests and preferences, and can recommend accommodations, experiences and destinations that fit your travel style.

Below are some of our Canadian Rockies rail tours featuring time in Banff and Lake Louise, with options to add more destinations and experiences to your personalized itinerary.

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