Canadian Rockies Train Glass Roof

One unique way to explore this region which offers picturesque lakes mountains and forests at every turn is through a glass domed train.

Canadian rockies train glass roof.

For the first time rocky mountaineer is bringing its train journeys to the american southwest for a standalone u s. It will launch the new route with a preview season of 40 departures across ten weeks from 15 august to 23 october 2021. When i first read about the glass domed train cars of the rocky mountaineer i knew that someday i had to experience riding the rails through the canadian rockies with those spectacular views all. The canadian rockies stretch over 180 000 square kilometres extending through alberta and british colombia.

Canadian rockies at leisure 9 nights 10 days. This marks rocky mountaineer s first train tour in the united. Canadian rockies escape circle 6 nights 7 days canadian rockies getaway circle 8 nights 9 days golden circle 11 nights 12 days. Round trip begins and ends in vancouver.

Here you can learn more about how to experience the canadian rockies by rail. The company partnered with the swiss rail car company stadler to engineer and build the new equipment at its facilities in germany. Rocky mountaineer won the sustainable train journey award in lonely planet s best in travel 2021 because as well as providing sustainable travel through the canadian rockies it supports efforts to preserve the environment throughout canada. Canada s famed glass domed luxury rail operator has some good news for 2021.

Read about covid 19 travel and health. The train journey takes two days. The company that runs the train service is rocky mountaineer they refer to their vancouver banff route as the kicking horse route because it goes through kicking horse pass. The bi level rail cars feature oversized glass dome windows and a separate dining area for guests traveling through the canadian rockies.

Travelling through this unesco listed terrain is the best way to explore the raw beauty of canada. The family owned canadian outfit has unveiled a glass domed train that will chauffeur you across the scenic southwest in luxury. That way you travel only during daylight hours and you see all the scenery en route. Each rail car can seat up to 72 guests.

The official website for planning your rocky mountaineer train journey. You stop in kamloops for the night disembark from the train and spend the night in a local hotel.