Itinerary
Day 1 Jasper to Quesnel
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the resort of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, and onto the rolling hills and forests of British Columbia's northern interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in Canada, Yellowhead Pass, Moose Lake, and the opportunity to view the abundant wildlife found in this wilderness region. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer passes through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel, your overnight destination.
Day 2 Quesnel to Whistler
Your journey continues south today to the mountain resort of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, and the Cariboo Plateau with its rolling hills and vast ranchlands, to the river canyons and farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon and Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world and the shorelines of Anderson Lake. Your railway journey ends today on arrival in the resort town of Whistler Village, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games alpine events.
