I Rode the #1 Train in the World Through the Canadian Rockies | The Journey | Travel + Leisure
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Posted By: Hija Chang on October 11, 2025 Join Travel + Leisure's Annie Archer on an unforgettable two-day adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, voted the #1 train in the world by T+L readers! In the first episode of The Journey, we're traveling the iconic "First Passage to the West" route from Vancouver to Banff, taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies from a glass-dome rail car. From gourmet meals and impeccable service to surprise wildlife sightings and stunning mountain views, see what it's really like to experience this once-in-a-lifetime scenic train ride. To read more about the world's greatest train adventures, check out the article: https://www.travelandleisure.com/worl... 0:00 Intro 0:16 The Rocky Mountaineer Experience 1:00 Day One: Vancouver to Kamloops 1:08 Lunch on the Train 1:37 The Outdoor Viewing Car 2:27 Day Two: Kamloops to Banff 2:57 Breakfast with a View 3:11 Wildlife Spotting 3:46 A Travel Hack for the Best Views 4:16 The History of the Railway 5:13 A Stormy Arrival in Banff 5:34 Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Travel + Leisure! - / traveland. . T+L is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated, insatiable traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive, inspiring travel lifestyle content anywhere. We capture the pure joy of discovering the pleasures the world has to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and wine. Whether the experience is in print or digital, T+L offers compelling reasons to get up and go. I Rode the #1 Train in the World Through the Canadian Rockies | The Journey | Travel + Leisure If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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