Rainforest to Rockies: Vancouver to Lake Louise

Stretching more than 3,000 miles across forests, prairies, peatlands and mountains, Canada’s railway was one of the greatest engineering feats of its era. Expedition Leader Katrina Rosen traces the story behind the line that connected a nation, from the immense challenges of building through cliffs, avoiding avalanches and navigating unstable terrain to the lasting impact the railway had on communities across Canada. Along the way, Katrina connects this history to the landscapes we traverse aboard the Rocky Mountaineer on our Rainforest to Rockies adventure.

Mountains or coast? On this diverse nature journey through British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, there’s no need to choose! Expedition Leader Katrina Rosen reveals our Rainforest to Rockies adventure, including two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train with panoramic views of mountain landscapes. Venture into the Bugaboos for heli-hiking from a remote fly-in lodge, and explore alpine meadows, glacier-carved valleys and the world’s only inland temperate rainforest. Along the way, watch for wildlife such as moose, bears and bighorn sheep. Katrina also previews our accommodations and offers travel and packing advice.

From coastal and interior rainforests to the peaks of the Rockies, experience one of Canada’s most varied nature adventures as Expedition Leader Katrina Rosen shares highlights of our Rainforest to Rockies: Vancouver to Lake Louise journey. Enjoy a two-day luxury train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, offering glass-dome views of deep canyons and dramatic mountains; scout for wildlife like moose, bear and bighorn sheep; and go heli-hiking in alpine meadows. Plus, get a peek at our accommodations, including our fly-in backcountry Bugaboo Lodge.