Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper Train
Canadian Rockies by Rail
Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies aboard Rocky Mountaineer, a luxury daylight rail journey with Canada Rail Vacations between Vancouver and Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper along historic mountain routes. Choose from two day or extended itineraries with options to add time in Banff, Lake Louise or Jasper, showcasing Western Canada’s most iconic scenery through immersive rail travel.
Rocky Mountaineer 2026 Schedule
Train Departures from Vancouver, Banff, and Lake Louise
2-Day First Passage to the West Route
2026 Vancouver to Lake Louise & Banff Train Schedule
Departures on Mondays and Fridays with occasional Tuesdays.
| APRIL | 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 |
| MAY | 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29 |
| JUNE | 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 15, 19, 23, 29 |
| JULY | 3, 7, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31 |
| AUGUST | 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 |
| SEPTEMBER | 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28 |
| OCTOBER | 2, 5, 9 |
*Two-day train journey with overnight stay in Kamloops
Train Departures from Vancouver and Jasper
2-Day Journey Through the Clouds Route
2026 Vancouver to Jasper Train Schedule.
Departures on Tuesdays and Fridays.
| APRIL | 21, 24, 28 |
| MAY | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
| JUNE | 2, 5, 9, 19, 23 |
| JULY | 3, 7, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 |
| AUGUST | 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 |
| SEPTEMBER | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
| OCTOBER | 2, 6, 9 |
*Two-day train journey with overnight stay in Kamloops
2026 Jasper to Vancouver Train Schedule
Departures on Thursdays and Sundays.
| APRIL | 23, 26, 30 |
| MAY | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 |
| JUNE | 4, 7, 11, 21, 25 |
| JULY | 5, 9, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
| AUGUST | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
| SEPTEMBER | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 |
| OCTOBER | 1, 4, 8, 11 |
*Two-day train journey with overnight stay in Kamloops
Train Departures from North Vancouver and Jasper
3-Day Rainforest to Gold Rush Route
2026 North Vancouver to Jasper Train Schedule
Departures on Saturdays.
| APRIL | 25 |
| MAY | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| JUNE | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| JULY | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| AUGUST | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| SEPTEMBER | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| OCTOBER | 3 |
*Three-day train journey with overnight stays in Whistler & Quesnel
2026 Jasper to North Vancouver Train Schedule
Departures on Tuesdays.
| APRIL | 28 |
| MAY | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| JUNE | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| JULY | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| AUGUST | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| SEPTEMBER | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| OCTOBER | 6 |
*Three-day train journey with overnight stays in Whistler & Quesnel
Rocky Mountaineer Departure Details
Train Departures from Vancouver, Banff, and Lake Louise
2-Day First Passage to the West Route
Vancouver to Lake Louise & Banff
Eastbound
Day 1 – Vancouver to Kamloops
Departure: 8:00 AM PT
Arrival in Kamloops: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Day 2 – Kamloops to Lake Louise/Banff
Departure: 6:45 AM PT
Arrival in Lake Louise: 6:30 – 8:30 PM MT
Arrival in Banff: 7:30 – 9:30 PM MT
Banff & Lake Louise to Vancouver
Westbound
Day 1 – Banff/Lake Louise to Kamloops
Departure Banff: 8:00 AM MT
Departure Lake Louise: 9:00 AM MT
Arrival in Kamloops: 6:00 – 7:30 PM PT
Day 2 – Kamloops to Vancouver
Departure: 8:00 AM PT
Arrival in Vancouver: 6:00 – 7:30 PM PT
Train Departures from Vancouver and Jasper
2-Day Journey Through the Clouds Route
Vancouver to Jasper
Eastbound
Day 1 – Vancouver to Kamloops
Departure: 8:00 AM PT
Arrival in Kamloops: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Day 2 – Kamloops to Jasper
Departure: 8:30 AM PT
Arrival in Jasper: 7:30 – 9:00 PM MT
Jasper to Vancouver
Westbound
Day 1 – Jasper to Kamloops
Departure Jasper: 8:30 AM MT
Arrival in Kamloops: 5:30 – 7:00 PM PT
Day 2 – Kamloops to Vancouver
Departure: 8:00 AM PT
Arrival in Vancouver: 6:00 – 7:30 PM PT
Train Departures from North Vancouver and Jasper
3-Day Rainforest to Gold Rush Route
North Vancouver to Jasper
Eastbound
Day 1 – North Vancouver to Whistler
Departure: 8:00 AM PT
Arrival in Whistler: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT
Day 2 – Whistler to Quesnel
Departure: 7:45 AM PT
Arrival in Quesnel: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Day 3 – Quesnel to Jasper
Departure: 7:30 AM PT
Arrival in Jasper: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM MT
Jasper to North Vancouver
Westbound
Day 1 – Jasper to Quesnel
Departure: 7:15 AM MT
Arrival in Quesnel: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Day 2 – Quesnel to Whistler
Departure: 7:30 AM PT
Arrival in Whistler: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Day 2 – Whistler to North Vancouver
Departure: 3:30 PM PT
Arrival in Jasper: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM PT
2026 marks the final season to experience the Rainforest to Gold Rush route aboard Rocky Mountaineer. This distinctive journey showcases a remarkable range of landscapes, from lush rainforest to rugged interior terrain, offering a unique perspective on Western Canada. With limited departures remaining, now is the time to secure a place on this unforgettable rail experience before it is no longer available.
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