Rocky Mountaineer® - What to Expect on the Train
Rocky Mountaineer® is a daylight only train, meaning the train stops when the sun goes down and passengers are transported to a hotel for the night. Rocky Mountaineer® uses hotels in the towns of Kamloops and Quesnel. Both towns offer three star hotels, however for the discernable passengers accustomed to four and five star hotels we can assure that you will find the hotels suitable. Kamloops and Quesnel are remote small towns, large high-end hotel chains do not have locations in these areas.
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Aboard the train you will have an assigned seat that swivels to accommodate groups of four. Rocky Mountaineer® has an excellent reputation for having comfortable yet high-end trains with seating areas, dining areas and viewing areas that are optimal for the requirements of travelling by train.
Each rail car has restroom facilities of modern design. The washrooms are well-kept, immaculate, and easily accessible. Showers, baths and full vanity are available to passengers once they have checked into their hotel for the night.
GoldLeaf Service®
GoldLeaf® has assigned seating in the upper dome coach. The seats are large and comfortable and unobstructed visibility from every angle. Passengers leave their seats to dine in the lower dining car during every meal.
RedLeaf Service®
RedLeaf® passengers have assigned seating with large picture windows. Each seat can swivel to face backwards for people wishing to sit in groups. The RedLeaf® coach often has many unoccupied seats that allow passengers to move around.
RedLeaf Service®
As a GoldLeaf Service® guest you will have your luggage delivered to your hotel room in Kamloops or Quesnel. Please be sure to carry any medication with you, as you will not have access to your luggage during the day.
GoldLeaf Service®
As a RedLeaf Service® guest, please pack a small overnight bag for your stay in Kamloops or Quesnel. Your main luggage will be checked through to your final destination and will not be available. Please be sure to carry any medication with you.
GoldLeaf Service®
You are sure to be impressed by the creations of the onboard chefs and staff. In Gold Leaf® passengers get hot breakfast and lunch served in the lower-dining area and dinner at their hotel.
RedLeaf Service®
RedLeaf® passengers get delicious chilled breakfasts and luncheon selections, such as British Columbia salmon and Alberta beef, served at your seat, so you will not miss a moment of the scenery.
Children are welcome on all Rocky Mountaineer® trains in both RedLeaf® and GoldLeaf® at any time of the year. Special offers for children are available on the winter trains. There is a parlour car available for children to play in with games and activities available for the whole family. The club Car is where festive and lively entertainment is performed. Kids will love keeping a look out for wildlife and will also be surprised by a visit from Santa. Prices for families during the winter are very reasonable and a great value.
Tour Guides
Knowledgeable guides are a wonderful addition to Rocky Mountaineer® trains. They add tremendous value to the overall experience. Tour guides are frequently announcing interesting stories about the region and its environment. They provide passengers with oodles of information about history, wildlife, and wilderness of the areas they are travelling through. The interperative commentary provided by the knowledgeable onboard attendants is ideal for travellers who are knew to the region and interested in learning about Canada and the Rockies. An on board concierge is also available to all passengers.
Kamloops Entertainment
Available for all passengers on the Kicking Horse Route and Yellowhead Route. Passengers have a choice to attend one of two featured dinner theatres. The choices are:
Two River Junction Musical Revue -
A classic dinner and musical revue offering a fun-filled look at Canadian rail history. Enjoy the historic tale of infamous bandit Billy Miner's botched train robbery. Watch the fun as local reporter Mary Spencer tries to capture this exciting story, only to find instead that Billy has captured her heart. Over 250, 000 guests from around the world have enjoyed this special evening at Two River Junction.
The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show -
A wild and entertaining show featuring an icon of Canada's West - the lumberjack. This comedic story features two world-class lumberjacks competing to be the best in town. Recreating the historic world of a logging camp: the local lumberjacks will dazzle and amaze the audience with their skills, tricks and showmanship. Among the challenges are an axe-throwing competition and an entertaining log-rolling competition.
Rocky Mountaineer® trains are recently built modern trains with a fresh and well-kept look. The interior is immaculately maintained and the design is contemporary. The train is of the best quality available. It is without a doubt one of the finest trains in the world. Amenities include special touches such as: temperature control, swivel seats (RedLeaf® only), viewing deck (GoldLeaf® only), and top-notch customer service with attentive, friendly and knowledgeable attendants.
RedLeaf® passengers have assigned seating next to large picture windows. Movement around the coach is often possible to allow views from different directions and angles.
GoldLeaf® passengers have assigned seating in the custom built bi level dome coach. The visibility from these areas is phenomenal. GoldLeaf® passengers also have access to the outdoor observation deck. This is a fenced in platform available on the front on the train that allows travellers to get some fresh air and take spectacular photos.