The Rocky Mountaineer journey begins in Vancouver and travels to Banff.

Vancouver – Kamloops – Banff

Dress onboard Rocky Mountaineer is casual. Here are some recommendations on what you may want to wear onboard the train:

• Comfortable, cool layers as there are expansive windows
• A light jacket or sweater as the air conditioning may feel just right for some, but chilly for others
• Flat-soled shoes with grip to help keep you steady with the natural movement of the train
• A hat and sunglasses for sunny days

No, a journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer is an all-daylight tour, designed so that guests won’t miss any of the majestic scenery of the Canadian Rockies. After a day on board the train, guests are transferred to a hotel for the night.

Guests will spend two or more full days on board the Rocky Mountaineer on a journey that spans roughly 450 kilometers (280 miles) each day.

There is no a smoking or vaping policy of any kind including cigarettes, cannabis, cigars, and e-cigarettes on board Rocky Mountaineer, including vestibules, restrooms, inside the station, on the platforms or near the tracks. There is also no smoking in hotel rooms.

Rocky Mountaineer guests are served hot, gourmet meals with gourmet snacks and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while on board Rocky Mountaineer.

The Canadian Rockies are wonderful all year round, but each season offers a new and unique perspective. Flora, fauna and wildlife begins to bloom in April and May, while in September, snow begins to fall on the peaks and the salmon run attracts hungry bears and eagles.

Guests opting for GoldLeaf Service travel in a bi-level dome coach. In the upper-level, panoramic views are enjoyed through fully domed windows while gourmet meals are served in the exclusive dining room on the lower level.

Guests opting for SilverLeaf Service travel in a custom-designed single-level dome coach with oversized domed windows. Guests enjoy delicious hot entrées served to them in the comfort of their seats.

Both GoldLeaf Service and SilverLeaf Service guests enjoy gourmet meals and story-telling by our on board host team. No matter which class of service is chosen, all guests will get to experience the jaw-dropping scenery and so much more.

We offer all daylight tours meaning you stay overnight in comfortable accommodation in Kamloops, Quesnel, and Glenwood Springs, the halfway points of the rail journeys. Travelling during this time of the year ensures that we take full advantage of the daylight hours and the spectacular scenery, when the regions show their full colours.