Timing is everything
Throughout the seasons, there is always something new to discover on your Rocky Mountaineer experience.
In April and May, as winter releases its grip, the wilderness comes to life: streams and waterfalls swell, bears emerge from hibernation, and flowers start to bloom.
In September, the Rockies are graced with astonishingly vibrant golden and red foliage, snow-dusted mountain peaks, and animals foraging in the wild. This is the best time to catch a glimpse of bears near the rivers, a key time for the annual salmon run.
And the best part about travelling in spring and autumn with Just You is you get to enjoy the best of nature, without the crowds – we couldn't think of anything more idyllic.
WHAT'S NEXT AROUND THE BEND?
Get ready for stunning scenery and glimpses of Canadian wildlife that you've never encountered before. Here come your real pinch-me moments on this incredible journey...
Incredible wildlife
There is an abundance of wildlife to keep your eyes peeled for as part of your rail adventure.
The changing landscapes along the route provide habitats for a wide variety of wildlife, from the forests and mountain valleys around Jasper to the rivers of British Columbia. Sightings are never guaranteed, but watching for wildlife from the train adds another dimension to the journey.
Jasper is home to a huge elk population, grizzly bears are known to hang out around Fraser River looking for a catch of fish as part of the annual salmon run in autumn. Don't forget to avert your eyes to the skies for birds soaring up high including ospreys and eagles.
Your onboard hosts will call out any sightings so you don't miss that magic moment of wildlife at its best.
... and non-stop stunning scenery
We always believe in saving the best until last, and as you journey the 285 miles from Jasper to Vancouver, there are a whole lot of highlights to shout about from the comfort of the train.
A number of the landscapes you'll see along the way can only be seen by travelling on Rocky Mountaineer, as they're not easily accessible by other means, so you have the very best, and only, vantage points.
You'll be able to immerse yourself in untouched scenery and the beauty of journeying close to contrasting landscapes in just one tour including mountains, verdant valleys, surreal desert landscapes, waterfalls and even glimpses of white water rapids!
One of the most dramatic changes comes as the journey leaves the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies and travels west through British Columbia, where mountain landscapes gradually give way to river valleys and the drier scenery around Kamloops before continuing towards the Pacific coast.
And as this two-day journey only travels during daylight hours you'll never miss a beat - get ready for some of these views from your window...