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Whistler Mountaineer ®


Vancouver to Whistler: A train experience, like never before!
Whistler Mountaineer ®
Information & Reservations
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when does the Whistler Mountaineer® operate?
Beginning in 2006, the Whistler Mountaineer® has operated between North Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia . This scenic trip will take approximately three hours to complete. The Whistler Mountaineer® operates five days per week.

Is it be a year round service?
The Whistler Mountaineer® operates Thurs-Sun between May and October. As demand for the service builds, we hope to expand the operating season and, ultimately, offer a year round service.

How much does a ticket cost?
Please visit the Pricing section of our site for detailed pricing information.

Is it only a luxury service?
The Whistler Mountaineer® offers two types of service, both of which are unique and different.

We offer a capacity of approximately 200 guests on each three-hour Whistler Mountaineer® trip using single level dome coaches and fully refurbished traditional rail coaches with picture windows. The consist pulled by a GP-40 type locomotive.

Both services offer interpretive commentary, meals and beverages and the guest service excellence that Rocky Mountaineer Vacations is renowned for.

Are there vacation packages available to highlight the regions that surround the routes?
While we do not have preset packages, we can customise any Whistler Moutaineer Vacation

When will more information be available?
Please bookmark this site and visit regularly to get updates, or call our reservations department at (800) 717-0108. For tour operators, please contact your sales director for more information.

What is the distance travelled on the Whistler Mountaineer® route?
Rail Distances
Expanded Whistler Mountaineer® Route
North Vancouver and Whistler (BCR):
118 km/ 73 miles
Expanded Rocky Mountaineer Fraser Discovery Route
Whistler and Quesnel (BCR):
500 km/ 310 miles
Quesnel and Jasper (CN):
508 km/ 317 miles
Existing Network (Rocky Mountaineer)
Vancouver and Kamloops (CN and CP):
444 km/ 276 miles
Kamloops and Jasper (CN):
440 km/ 274 miles
Kamloops and Banff (CP):
497 km/ 309 miles
Banff and Calgary (CP):
132 km/ 82 miles
Total Cumulative:
2,650 km/1,648 miles
Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055

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Whistler Mountaineer
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Sea to Sky corridor of British Columbia from a unique perspective while relaxing in comfort and style aboard the new Whistler Mountaineer ®. As the train hugs the oceanfront, winds through canyons, and climbs the steep grades of the BC Coast Mountains, you have front row seats to the endless array of spectacular views.
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