On the Royal Canadian Pacific Luxury Train excursion, people leave Calgary, Alberta, and travel along the famed Canadian Pacific Railway route through some of the Rocky Mountains' most beloved destinations. Over six days, travelers visit Banff National Park, the Kicking Horse Pass and Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump, which is a United Nations World Heritage Site. Along the way, you are likely to see snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes and wildlife such as elk and grizzly bears. The train is a luxury vehicle that accommodates only 32 passengers, guaranteeing a comfortable trip.
A great day trip by train is The Whistler Mountaineer. This is a three-hour train trip that departs from Vancouver, British Columbia, and travels along the outer edge of Canada's west coast by the Pacific Ocean through the Coast Mountains and to the Whistler ski resort. This trip provides great views and scenery en route to one of North America's top ski resorts and the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Same-day return travel to Vancouver from Whistler is possible.
Moving further East, people can travel through the scenic French-speaking province of Quebec by steam train. Located in Wakefield, Quebec, near Ottawa, the country's capital city, travelers can hop aboard the oldest operating steam train in Canada for a five-hour trip through Gatineau Park, one of the country's most popular natural settings. The trip includes several stops along the way, dinner and entertainment provided by local musicians. This excursion is particularly popular in autumn, when the leaves have changed color in the park.
