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title: "Rocky Mountaineer – First Passage to the West Discovery"
url: "https://avgtravel.com/blog/group-tours/rocky-mountaineer-first-passage-to-the-west-discovery/"
post_type: "group-tours"
date_published: "2026-08-19T18:48:15-07:00"
date_modified: "2026-08-20T22:45:08-07:00"
categories: ["Adventure", "Bucket List Trips", "Escorted Tours", "Family Travel", "Group Travel", "Luxury Travel", "Travel Advisor", "Travel Planning"]
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# Rocky Mountaineer – First Passage to the West Discovery

Nonstop International Flights Option from San Diego in 2026
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				October 6 – 14, 2027
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				VANCOUVER | KAMLOOPS | LAKE LOUISE | BANFF | CALGARY
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				A Legendary Rail Route Between Vancouver, Lake Louise and Banff.
			
				
				
				
				
				Travel through the iconic Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West.
The First Passage to the West train between Vancouver, Lake Louise, and Banff winds through stunning landscapes so you’ll be treated to wonderful views outside of the windows. Highlights include Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, including Mount Rundle, Castle Mountain, and Cascade Mountain. 
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
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