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Kicking Horse Route - Vancouver to Banff or Calgary
The story of the transcontinental railway is one marked with amazing architecture, and human determination. The Kicking Horse Route, towards Banff, weaves its way through the towns and villages that grew around and supported the construction of this crucial railway. Experience the exceptional service Rocky Mountaineer is known for while taking in the legendary landmarks, architectural feats, and natural wonders that echo with the spirit of Canada’s West.![Kicking Horse Large Map](Javascript:KickingHorseMap("khr-map.gif"))
Eastbound (also available Westbound) Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and pass through the Fraser River Valley and the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon and seeing the turbulence of Hell's Gate. Overnight in Kamloops. Please click on the images below for larger views.. | |||
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| Day 2 Kamloops to Banff or Calgary. Journey along the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake, pass Craigellachie and through Rogers Pass, on to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. End your tour here or continue to Calgary. Highlights... Fraser Canyon - Marvel at the Fraser Canyon as you exit the Coast Mountains. This deep canyon is a natural wonder that extends all the way to the town of Hope, with steep sides soaring up to 600 metres (1980 feet) above the water. The Last Spike – You will pass the stone cairn of Craigellachie where the last railroad spike was driven, linking Canada’s railway from coast to coast. The landmark is named after a large rock in Banffshire County, Scotland where Donald Smith, who drove in the last spike, had grown up. The rock was meant as a symbol of determination. Spiral Tunnels – A unique architectural wonder built over 20 months starting in 1907, the Upper and Lower Spiral Tunnels were constructed through Mount Ogden and Cathedral Mountain, to improve safety by reducing the grade. It is fascinating to watch lengthy freight trains as they snake their way through these tunnels. Stoney Creek Bridge – One of the most important bridges of its time, the beautiful Stoney Creek Bridge spans 147.6 metres (484 feet) and towers 99 metres (325 feet) above the creek bed. Hell’s Gate - The thundering waters of the renowned tourist attraction, Hell’s Gate, are a fascinating sight. Located at the most narrow and intimidating point in the Fraser River, as much as 909,218,000 litres (200 million gallons) of water surge through the 33.53 metre (110 foot) gorge each minute. Rogers Pass – Tunnels, such as the remarkable Mount MacDonald Tunnel, snow sheds and glistening glaciers characterize this pass through the Selkirk Mountains. The pass is named after the man who discovered it, Major A.B. Rogers, a surveyor and locating engineer working for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Enquire >> |
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Fraser Discovery Route
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