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The Rocky Mountaineer runs by daylight only, so you see every canyon and river on the way. The route from Vancouver to Banff takes two days, with a night in Kamloops in between.
Day one: Vancouver to Kamloops
The train follows the Fraser River out of Vancouver and climbs through the Fraser Canyon. The landscape turns from green rainforest to dry hills by the afternoon.
Day two: Kamloops to Banff
The second day is the reason most people book. The train crosses the Continental Divide and passes through the Spiral Tunnels before it reaches the Rockies around Lake Louise and Banff.
Before you go
- Trains run in spring, summer and early autumn. Book months ahead for July and August.
- Pack a warm layer; the outdoor viewing areas get cold in the mountains.
- Plan at least two nights in Banff to see the lakes before you fly home.
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