First Passage to the West Rockies Sightseeing Rail
Take a daytime sightseeing train from Vancouver to Lake Louise, then transfer to Banff and Calgary.
Featuring the Rocky Mountaineer's First Passage to the West route: the train travels only during the day, passing through the Fraser Valley, Kamloops, and the Spiral Tunnels to Lake Louise. The latter part of the trip uses buses to connect Yoho, Banff, and Calgary. No driving is required, and the pace is relaxed, making it ideal for seniors and travelers who prioritize comfort. However, costs are high and bookings must be made far in advance.
The train operates from approximately April to October; bookings must be made several months in advance.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Vancouver and Explore the Waterfront
Vancouver（Canada Place & Vancouver Harbour、Gastown）
Take the SkyTrain from the airport to downtown (approx. 30 minutes), and walk along the waterfront in the evening.
Stay: Downtown Vancouver
Day 2 · Vancouver City Sightseeing
Vancouver（Stanley Park、Granville Island、Capilano Suspension Bridge Park）
Travel by tour bus or public transit, taking about 30 minutes for each leg.
Stay: Downtown Vancouver
Day 3 · Train to Kamloops
Depart in the morning and travel through the Fraser Canyon all day, arriving in Kamloops by evening.
Guests do not sleep on the train overnight; transfers between the station and hotels are included.
Stay: Downtown Kamloops
Day 4 · Train through Spiral Tunnels to the Lake District
Banff & Lake Louise（Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint）
Travel east along the Thompson River and mountain passes, arriving at Lake Louise Station by evening.
Stay: Lake Louise Village
Day 5 · Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Banff & Lake Louise（Lake Louise、Moraine Lake、Lake Agnes Tea House）
Take a shuttle bus or tour bus to travel between the two lakes, focusing on hiking within the areas.
Private vehicles are banned at Moraine Lake; join a tour or book a shuttle bus.
Stay: Lake Louise Village
Day 6 · Yoho Sightseeing and Transfer to Banff
Banff & Lake Louise（Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park、Natural Bridge, Yoho）
Take a bus through Yoho to Banff (approx. 100 km total, including a half-day stop).
Stay: Banff Townsite
Day 7 · A Day in Banff Town
Banff & Lake Louise（Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)、Bow Falls、Lake Minnewanka、Cave and Basin National Historic Site）
Take local transit or sightseeing buses to various attractions, taking about 20 minutes one way.
Stay: Banff Townsite
Day 8 · Bus to Calgary
Banff & Lake Louise（Canmore） → Calgary（Stephen Avenue、Calgary Tower）
Take a bus via Canmore to Calgary (approx. 130 km, about 1.5 hours).
Stay: Downtown
Day 9 · Calgary Departure
Calgary（Heritage Park Historical Village）
Travel from the hotel to the airport (approx. 30 minutes); arrange half-day activities based on your flight time.