Rocky MountaineerJasper to North Vancouver (3 Days)
The Rainforest to Gold Rush Route
The world-famous Rocky Mountaineer is truly the trip of a lifetime. This luxury sightseeing train travels exclusively through the Canadian Rockies by daylight, slowing to highlight natural marvels. While indulging in hand-crafted, local cuisine, top-shelf beverages, and endless snacks and treats, you will hear Rocky Mountaineer’s professional guides illuminate Western Canada’s storied history and highlight its unforgettable natural beauty. The Rocky Mountaineer stops overnight in the old mining town of Quesnel and the mountain resort town of Whistler so that guests can rest comfortably at their hotel and get ready for the rest of their adventure.
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Instructions:
The evening prior to your train departure, you may visit one of the Rocky Mountaineer Guest Centres listed below to check-in for your train journey. This process is not mandatory, but at these locations, you will receive your boarding pass, luggage tags, and the name of your Quesnel and Whistler accommodation. This is also a good time to confirm the time and pick-up location for the morning transfer, as well as your drop-off location at the end of the two-day train journey. This process should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.
Rocky Mountaineer Guest Centre Locations in Jasper
The following locations in Jasper offer Rocky Mountaineer Check-in prior to your train departure day.
Check-in is available in the main lobby.
Sunday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 12:00 PM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
For more information on the Jasper Train Station, click below:
Check-in is available in the main lobby.
Sunday: N/A
Monday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Tuesday: N/A
Wednesday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Thursday: N/A
Friday: N/A
Saturday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
For more information on the Chateau Jasper, click below:
Check-in is available in the lower lobby.
Sunday: N/A
Monday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Tuesday: N/A
Wednesday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Thursday: N/A
Friday: N/A
Saturday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
For more information on The Crimson, click below:
Check-in is available at the main lobby level, at the Spa & Shops entrance.
Sunday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 16:00 – 20:00 PM
For more information on the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, click below:
Check-in is available in the main lobby.
Sunday: N/A
Monday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Tuesday: N/A
Wednesday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
Thursday: N/A
Friday: N/A
Saturday: 16:00 – 20:00 PM
For more information on the Forest Park Hotel, click below:
If you are not staying at one of the above hotels, or are unable to visit one of the Rocky Mountaineer Guest Centres during the available time, you may also:
Check-in prior to the morning transfer.
*See below for pick up times
Check-in online 72 hours prior to your train departure:
CHECK-IN
Call the Rocky Mountaineer Guest Experience Centre:
1 800 653 4105
You will need to provide your Rocky Mountaineer Booking Reference Number, which you will find on the travel itinerary provided to you by email. This number is typically three letters followed by seven numbers and is found at the top left of page one. Example:
BOOKING REF: WHS1234567
*If you are travelling on a Circle Journey, you will be on a different train for the second leg of the rail journey, and will therefore need to repeat this process again the night before that train departs.
Rocky Mountaineer Pick Up Locations in Jasper
The following locations in Jasper offer transfers to the Rocky Mountaineer on the morning of departure.
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on the Bear Hill Lodge, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on the Chateau Jasper, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on The Crimson, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready at the Spa & Boutique Entrance, Main Level, at 6:30 AM, where you will be met by a Rocky Mountaineer representative.
For more information on the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on the Forest Park Hotel, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on the Jasper Inn & Suites, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on the Lobstick Lodge, click below:
Pick-Up Time: 6:30 AM
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. Your transfer will pick you up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
For more information on the Tonquin Inn, click below:
Please make your way across the street to the Jasper Train Station for 6:45 AM.
For more information on the Whistler’s Inn, click below:
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1:
Please make your way to the pick-up location with your luggage prior to the time shown. Please ensure your luggage is clearly labeled with your name and contact information. Check-in must be completed at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up window. Your transfer will depart within the 15-minute time frame noted.
A Rocky Mountaineer representative will greet you at the designated location within the hotel. If you have not yet checked in for your train journey online you may do so at this time. A boarding pass and information about your Quesnel and Whistler accommodation will be provided during check-in. Rocky Mountaineer luggage tags will also be provided.
Jasper Hotel Pick Up Times:
Bear Hill Lodge: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
Chateau Jasper: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
Jasper Inn & Suites: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
Forest Park Hotel: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
Lobstick Lodge: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
The Crimson: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
Tonquin Inn: 06:30 – 06:45 AM
*Whistler’s Inn: Make your way to the station across the street for 06:30 AM or confirm pick up from your hotel the night prior at the Guest Centre.
Following the transfer to the station, the train will depart Jasper at 07:15 AM MT. Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the Rocky Mountains to Quesnel, located in the north of British Columbia’s interior.
You will be served a gourmet breakfast and lunch onboard the train which are made to order. You will also receive complimentary snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the rail journey. In the event that the train is running behind schedule, an additional dinner service may be provided at your seat.
*You will gain an hour on this day due to the time change from Mountain Time (MT) to Pacific Time (PT).
Your checked luggage will travel separately from the train and will be waiting for you in your assigned room at your Quesnel accommodation. Please note there is no overhead or under-seat storage so any items that you carry onboard must fit at your feet.
The expected arrival time in Quesnel will be between 18:45 – 20:00 PM PT
Upon arrival in Quesnel, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation which is provided by Rocky Mountaineer. While onboard the motorcoach to your assigned hotel you will receive your room keys so that you may skip check-in and head straight to your room where your luggage will be waiting for you. You will also be given additional instructions for your luggage the next morning.
Your accommodation in Quesnel will be of a moderate standard but will include all the essential amenities to make your short overnight stay comfortable.
When passing through the hotel lobby, please take note of the pick-up time for tomorrow morning’s motorcoach transfer from your Kamloops hotel to the train station. The pick-up time is generally between 06:30 – 06:45 AM (PT) but you will need to reconfirm as it is subject to change.
Day 2:
*Please confirm your pick up time the evening prior as it may vary from departure to departure.
Prior to meeting in the lobby for the transfer, your luggage will need to be picked up from your room. On the way to your Quesnel hotel the previous night, you will receive instructions for the time at which you should place your luggage in the hallway outside of your door.
If your luggage is not out by the specified time, a Rocky Mountaineer representative will come by and knock on your door to retrieve it. Your luggage will then be transported separately to your final destination for today’s journey – Whistler.
The train will depart Quesnel around 07:30 AM PT*.
Spend another full day travelling onboard the Rocky Mountaineer through the Northern British Columbia interior and complete day two of the train journey in the mountain resort town of Whistler.
You will once again be served a gourmet breakfast onboard as well as lunch which are made to order. You will also receive complimentary snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the rail journey. In the event that the train is running behind schedule, an additional dinner service may be provided at your seat.
The expected arrival time in Whistler will be between 18:45 – 20:00 PM (PT)
Upon arrival at the Pemberton train siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight Whistler accommodation which is provided by Rocky Mountaineer. While onboard the motorcoach to your assigned hotel you will receive your room keys so that you may skip check-in and head straight to your room where your luggage will be waiting for you. You will also be given additional instructions for your luggage the next morning.
Your accommodation in Whistler will be of a moderate standard but will include all the essential amenities to make your overnight stay comfortable.
To see our recommendations for restaurants and things to do for your free morning tomorrow in Whistler, visit here: Municipality of Whistler
When passing through the hotel lobby, please take note of the pick-up time for tomorrow morning’s motorcoach transfer from your Whistler hotel to the train station. The pick-up time is generally between 14:15 – 14:30 PM (PT) but you will need to reconfirm as it is subject to change.
Day 3:
*Please confirm your pick up time the evening prior as it may vary from departure to departure.
Prior to meeting in the lobby for the transfer, your luggage will need to be brought to the hotel lobby. On the way to your Whistler hotel the previous night, you will receive instructions for what to do with your luggage. Your luggage will then be transported separately to your final destination for today’s journey – Vancouver.
If your luggage is not out by the specified time, a Rocky Mountaineer representative will come by and knock on your door to retrieve it. Your luggage will then be transported separately to your final destination for today’s journey – Vancouver.
The train will depart Whistler around 15:30 PM PT*.
Spend the afternoon travelling onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Whistler and complete the train portion of your journey in the coastal city of Vancouver.
You will once again be served a gourmet late-lunch onboard the train which is made to order. You will also receive complimentary snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the rail journey.
The expected arrival time in Vancouver will be between 19:00 – 19:30 PM (PT)
When you arrive at your final destination for today’s journey and disembark the train, your luggage will be waiting on the motorcoach going to your assigned drop-off location. Shortly prior to the arrival of the train in Vancouver, your onboard host will make an announcement with further instructions.
Should your assigned Drop-Off Location be different than your overnight accommodation, please ensure that you have collected your luggage from the motorcoach and are able to bring it with you as it may be a short walk or an additional taxi to your hotel. If time permits, your bus driver may be able to drop you off at your hotel.
Vancouver Drop Off Locations
Blue Horizon Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Georgian Court
Hampton Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Pan Pacific Hotel
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Sheraton Wall Centre
Sutton Place Hotel
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
Westin Bayshore
*If you are not staying at one of the above hotel properties, please reconfirm with the Rocky Mountaineer representative where your drop-off location will be as alternative arrangements may have been made for you.
*If you have booked your Vancouver hotel independently, you may need to take a taxi from the Rocky Mountaineer Station to your hotel unless Canada Rail or Rocky Mountaineer have specifically told you otherwise.
Things to Consider:
- Rocky Mountaineer’s staff will look after all of your needs while onboard, however, some requests cannot be accommodated such as seats, train coach location or first/ second meal times. Don’t worry, you’ll be treated like royalty onboard.
- Rail travel in North America is occasionally subject to unforeseen delays. While Rocky Mountaineer is treated as a priority on the train tracks it uses, regular delays do occur.
- In North America, it is acceptable to recognize good service in a tangible manner. Onboard the train, you will be surrounded by a team of people dedicated to service excellence. Their gratuities are pre-paid as part of your package price so tipping is not required while onboard. Please note: gratuities have not been pre-paid for the rest of your trip ie. for driver guides, tour escorts, or hotel porterage.
- Alberta is on Mountain Standard Time (MT) and British Columbia is on Pacific Standard Time (PT).