The Royal Canadian Pacific Train line is considered one of the finest luxury rail tours in the world and is widely recognized as Canada's "Orient Express." A sense of luxury is everywhere you look; from the comfortable onboard accommodations to the world-class cuisine to the best onboard service you can find. This train departs from the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion in downtown Calgary to speed across the untamed wilderness that is western Canada and the Canadian Rockies. Most trips last six days and five nights, as round trips from Calgary and the ultraluxurious experience come with a typically high price tag for those who can afford the ride.
Royal Canadian Pacific
201 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1K3
1-877-665-3044 (North America)
1-403-508-1400 (direct)
royalcanadianpacific.com
The Rocky Mountaineer has carried more than one million happy riders over and around the Canadian Rockies since the 1990s. Spectacular mountain vistas spread out before your eyes as you are carried away on this rail adventure. Travelers can choose from 20 different rail vacations. Retrace the steps of 19th-century explorers through the Rockies on your way from Vancouver to Calgary, and thrill as you make your way across the 500-foot span of Stoney Creek Bride and travel through the Spiral Tunnels. You can also travel to the highest point in the Rockies or experience the thrill of the gold rush trails as you go from Vancouver to Jasper on two different vacation options. Visit Whistler Mountain and other points in Western Canada.
Rocky Mountaineer
Suite 101--369 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6A 4C4
1-877-460-3200 (U.S. and Canada)
rockymountaineer.com/en_US
Starting in November of each year, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train hits the rails, traveling through eight states and six provinces. Hopping a ride on the festively decorated steam train that travels throughout Canada makes for a wonderful vacation option and for a good cause. Since 2000, revenue from Holiday Train passengers has helped raise two million pounds of food and $four million in revenue for local food banks. Have a great time and make a difference in your own community.
Canadian Pacific
Gulf Canada Square
401-9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4Z4
Canada
1-403-319-7000
1-888-333-6370
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