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
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I Rode the #1 Train in the World Through the Canadian Rockies | The Journey | Travel + Leisure
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Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 8:49AM
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