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Vacation Includes
- Banff - Spot eagles soaring over the Rocky Mountains in the vast untamed territory of Banff
National Park.
- Lake Louise - Lose yourself as you gaze across the emerald green expanse of stunning Lake Louise
to Victoria Glacier.
- The Rockies - Enjoy travelling through one of Earth's most spectacular mountain landscapes
followed by the equally scenic Purcell, Selkirk and Monashee ranges.
- Icefields Parkway - Step out onto the icy slopes of Athabasca Glacier for a simply unforgettable
experience after a 2 hour drive through the Rocky Mountains. Watch out for the bears!
- The Lakes - After the Rockies we pass many scenic lakes nestled between the Monashee and
Cascade Mountain ranges.
- Kamloops - Experience the romantic era of steam travel onboard the Spirit of Kamloops
Heritage Train.
- The Canyons - Follow the ever changing scenery as the train slowly twists its way along the
Thompson and Lower Fraser River Canyons.
- Vancouver - Explore the many attractions of cosmopolitan Vancouver - voted one the best cities to
live in 2007.
Crowsnest Pass -Witness the unparalleled beauty of Crowsnest Pass from the vantage point of our
steam train as we cross the Continental Divide.
- Lethbridge - The perfect camera opportunity! Our train will be posed for photographs the
spectacular 1 mile long and 314ft high Lethbridge Trestle, the highest in North America.
- The Prairies - Grassland and sky as far as the eye can see. Savour the isolated and poignant
beauty of The Prairies.
The Rocky Rail Round Trip Experience has been created to encompass the most awe-inspiring and spectacular locations that this region has to offer. As you travel westbound from Calgary, you will encounter a stunning range of landscapes. Quiet meadows, thundering waterfalls, towering peaks and turbulent canyons unfold before you as we head towards Banff.
The exhilarating beauty of the Icefields form part of this extraordinary odyssey of discovery as we take to the glaciers for a truly unforgettable experience. Lake Louise, a hidden gem of unsurpassed natural beauty beckons us next as the mighty Mount Victoria towers on the horizon. You will also discover this region’s important relationship with rail travel and learn how it shaped the history of this mountainous region, where early pioneers struggled against almost impossible odds.
Our next leg of the journey of this captivating and ever-changing journey unfolds. Following the Burrard Inlet we snake our way along the awesome reaches of the Lower Fraser River and enjoy exceptional birds-eye view of the Thompson River Canyons.
After spending a night in Vancouver our journey returns eastwards towards Golden and on to the stunning Columbia Valley, circled by three towering mountain ranges and five National Parks.
As we travel, we have plenty of time to absorb the unique character of the communities that grew up along the rail tracks and revel in the compelling natural beauty that surrounds us.
Taking the magnificently scenic line through Crowsnest Pass, we cross the Continental Divide. At Lethbridge our train crosses the spectacular 1 mile high and 314 foot high Lethbridge Trestle, the largest in North America and a feat of engineering excellence.
This stunning journey concludes at Calgary.
| 2010 Date: |
Coach Class |
Dome Car Seating |
| September 25 - October 8 |
$9,695 |
$11,795 |
| 2010 Date: |
Coach Class |
Dome Car Seating |
| September 25 - October 8 |
£6,095 |
£7,395 |
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*Estimated price based on exhange rate; USD conversion rates may vary. Rates are charged in GBP. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and do not include 5% GST. Single traveler and child prices are available upon request. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Canadian Rockies Steam Train Vacation
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