Rocky Mountaineer Journey through the Clouds East Bound

Experience the natural wonders of the West on this route. Travel through scenic valleys, the Coastal Mountain Range and the Fraser Canyon with its spectacular white water and dramatic landscape. You will follow the route of the Fraser River, home of British Columbia’s largest salmon fishing run, pass by the Albreda Glacier and magnificent Pyramid Falls, and hopefully see wildlife on the way. The highlight of this route is majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Journey through the Clouds

Journey between Vancouver, British Columbia, and the picturesque resort town of Jasper, Alberta, This rail route is known for scenic valleys, plentiful wildlife including bears, and majestic Mount Robson, highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Route Highlights

Fraser and Thompson Canyon
Pyramid Falls
Yellowhead Pass
Mount Robson
Jasper National Park

Rocky Mountaineer passing Yellowhead Lake

Rocky Mountaineer travelling through a curve on the Journey to the Clouds Route

Rocky Mountaineer - Journey through the Clouds Itinerary Eastbound

Westbound Itinerary

Day 1 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies
to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west
and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental
Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains.
Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian
Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over
Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you
approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast, Lunch included.

Day 2 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city
of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in
scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding
river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and
the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep
slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters
of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in
Vancouver this evening. Breakfast, Lunch included.