Rocky Mountaineer Train Routes

Rocky Mountaineer Train Routes are Journey Through the Clouds (Vancouver to Jasper), First Passage to the West (Vancouver to Banff), Rainforest to Gold Rush (Vancouver to Whistler), Passage to the Peaks (Banff to Jasper), and Rockies to the Red Rocks (American Southwest). The first four train routes provide unique travel experiences across spectacular landscapes through the Rocky Mountaineer Canada network.

• Journey Through the Clouds takes passengers from Vancouver to Jasper and showcases Hell's Gate, Pyramid Falls, and Mount Robson, making the Rocky Mountaineer train route ideal for wildlife watchers seeking bears, eagles, and mountain goats in the pristine wilderness.
• First Passage to the West is a historic rail route that connects Vancouver with Banff, offering travel through the Spiral Tunnels and across the Continental Divide, with sweeping views of the Canadian Rockies, and is perfect for special occasions and those interested in the history of the Canadian Railway.
• Rainforest to Gold Rush is the longest Rocky Mountaineer train journey and connects Vancouver to Jasper via Whistler, highlighting lush rainforests, historic gold mining towns, and a diverse range of scenery along the way.
• The Rockies to the Red Rocks runs between Denver and Moab in the United States, showcasing dramatic desert landscapes, natural arches, hoodoos, and unique Southwest wildlife, attracting travellers seeking adventure and geological wonders.
• Passage to the Peaks is a special route between the mountain towns of Jasper and Banff in the Canadian Rockies, and is only available for a limited time in 2026.

Criteria for selecting the best Rocky Mountain train route include preferred scenery type (mountain peaks versus desert canyons), wildlife spotting priorities, trip duration, departure city convenience, and interest in cultural or historic experiences, whether through Canada’s Rockies or the American Southwest.