Rocky Mountaineer · Rail route (multiple package options built on it)

Rainforest to Gold Rush

Rainforest to Gold Rush, a rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer

Carve through extreme landscapes like BC's coastal rainforest, the rugged Fraser Canyon, and the historic Cariboo gold rush region on your way to the Canadian Rockies.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Whistler

    Vancouver to Whistler

    Departing from North Vancouver, you'll wind your way along Horseshoe Bay and the scenic fjords of Howe Sound. Start the day taking in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea before being served breakfast onboard. As you pass Squamish you'll leave the ocean behind and find yourself amid the majestic Coast Mountains, Whistler-bound, with views of The Chief. You'll pull into the Pemberton station, leaving time to unwind in Whistler: walk through the village and its shops and restaurants, or take the Peak-2-Peak Gondola.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Quesnel

    Whistler to Quesnel

    Continuing north from Whistler, you'll follow the Fraser River Valley through some of the most contrasting landscapes in Western Canada, where rushing rivers meet arid expanses, through gold-flecked canyons once travelled by gold prospectors. Enjoy breakfast and coffee in the morning and a three-course lunch prepared by onboard chefs, with Hosts sharing stories about the region. As the train ascends you'll be surrounded by vast lakes and mountains. You'll receive a warm welcome pulling into Quesnel, where you can cross the historic Fraser River Footbridge.

  3. Day 3

    Quesnel to Jasper

    Departing Quesnel, you'll continue your Jasper-bound journey through the wilds of Northern BC, passing serene lakes, rushing waterfalls, and increasingly mountainous terrain. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a gourmet lunch inspired by the diverse flavours and local ingredients of Western Canada. Your Hosts will point out the most prominent peaks, including Mount Robson, the highest in the Canadian Rockies, as you make your way east towards Jasper, where the journey ends.

Included

  • Breakfast and lunch onboard each day (regionally-inspired flavours and local ingredients)
  • Tea, coffee, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages onboard

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