Kicking Horse Route

The story of the transcontinental railway is one marked with amazing architecture, and human determination. The Kicking Horse Route, towards Banff, weaves its way through the towns and villages that grew around and supported the construction of this crucial railway. Experience the exceptional service Rocky Mountaineer is known for while taking in the legendary landmarks, architectural feats, and natural wonders that echo with the spirit of Canada’s West.

With an overnight stay in Kamloops, at the junction of the mighty Fraser and the Thompson River, this two-day, all daylight, rail experience, ensures that not a moment of this spectacular journey will be missed.

Highlights:

The Last Spike – A symbol of determination.  You will pass the stone cairn of Craigellachie where the last railroad spike was driven linking Canada’s railway from coast to coast. The landmark is named after a large rock in Banffshire County, Scotland where Donald Smith, who drove in the last spike, had grown up.

Spiral Tunnels – A unique architectural wonder built over 20 months starting in 1907, the Upper and Lower Spiral Tunnels were constructed through Mount Ogden and Cathedral Mountain, to improve safety by reducing the grade. It is fascinating to watch lengthy freight trains as they snake their way through these tunnels.

Stoney Creek Bridge – One of the most important bridges of its time, the beautiful Stoney Creek Bridge spans 147.6 metres (484 feet) and towers 99 metres (325 feet) above the creek bed.

Hell’s Gate - The thundering waters of the renowned tourist attraction, Hell’s Gate, are a fascinating sight.  Located at the most narrow and intimidating point in the Fraser River, as much as 909,218,000 litres (200 million gallons) of water surge through the 33.53 metre (110 foot) gorge each minute.

Rogers Pass – Tunnels, such as the remarkable Mount MacDonald Tunnel, snow sheds and glistening glaciers characterize this pass through the Selkirk Mountains. The pass is named after the man who discovered it, Major A.B. Rogers, a surveyor and locating engineer working for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

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