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First Passage to the West
  • Vancouver
  • Kamloops
  • Banff

A Legendary Rail Route Between Vancouver, Lake Louise and Banff

Travel through the iconic Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West.

Day 1

Vancouver to Kamloops

Day 2

Kamloops to Banff or Lake Louise

Want to start in Banff?

All of our packages go in both directions: you can start in the Rockies and go to Vancouver, or start in Vancouver.

Carefully Curated Rail Packages

Guest taking a photo from the GoldLeaf outdoor viewing platform

Short Journeys

Rail Route

  • 2 days onboard First Passage to the West
  • 1 night in Kamloops
  • One-way: begin and end in different locations
Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Alberta

Rockies Highlights

Rail Route

  • 2 days onboard First Passage to the West
  • 1 night in Kamloops
  • One-way: begin and end in different locations

Experiences

  • 1-2 nights in Vancouver
  • 2-5 nights in the Rockies
  • Extra days to explore in the Canadian Rockies or American Southwest
Rocky Mountaineer train travelling over the Fraser River Bridge, British Colombia

Circle Journeys

Rail Route

  • 4-5 days onboard on First Passage to the West & one other rail route
  • 2 nights in a midpoint hotel
  • Round trip: begin and end in Vancouver

Experiences

  • 1-2 nights in Vancouver
  • 2-6 nights in the Rockies
  • Extra days to explore in the Canadian Rockies or American Southwest
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From gondola rides and Canadian Rockies tours to whale watching trips and more, make the most of your stay in Canadian Rockies and Vancouver by booking optional add-on tours or activities with one of our trusted partners. 

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