Getting to Banff by Train
Riding the Rails through Banff National Park
Take the train for scenic Banff views you can't reach by car.
In the modern age, it’s easy to get to Banff National Park – you can rent a car and drive the highway, ride a bus, hire a taxi or even hire a tourism agency to arrange it all for you.
Those are all fine choices. But the oldest way of reaching the park still holds a special attraction for many travelers.
There’s nothing like the train.
Rocky Mountaineer and VIA rail tours offer the traveler unparalleled views of the Canadian Rockies – not to mention the comfort of the train in which you are riding, or the first-class dining available to you as you go. There are several packages offered; from budget-friendly to world-class extravagance. Along the way, you can stay at any of Banff’s resorts, or at other stops in the mountain tour.
Cars are fantastic things, and the highways in Banff are replete with stunning views. But ride the train, and you will see things you never would by car. And you get to see them while riding in the elegant comfort of a railroad car.
You can even link your rail vacation with a luxury Alaskan cruise. See the wonders of the northern world along a railroad line and from the deck of a cruise ship – a wondrous vacation without ever having to get behind the wheel.
For Rocky Mountaineer Rail services, call 1-877-460-3200 or log on to www.rockymountaineer.com.
For VIA Rail, call 1-888-842-7245 or log to www.viarail.ca.
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