Whistler Mountaineer Fact Sheet
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| Climbing aboard the Whistler Mountaineer provides guests with an exclusive look at some of the most spectacular views in British Columbia. Following the famous Sea to Sky corridor, this three-hour train experience is a link between two world-class destinations, showcasing Vancouver to Whistler, British Columbia. Guests experience a relaxing and |
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comfortable ride and are privy to such scenic delights as cascading waterfalls, old-growth forests, snow-capped mountain peaks and brilliant Pacific waters from a unique train perspective. |
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The Whistler Mountaineer begins its journey in North Vancouver, BC, and travels 118 km (73 miles) through Howe Sound, Squamish and the Cheakamus Canyon. Guests end their Whistler Mountaineer experience in the four-season resort town of Whistler, BC., which in partnership with Vancouver, will host the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. |
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The Whistler Mountaineer operates twice daily from May through to October. Departing from North Vancouver at 8:30 am, the train travels northbound and arrives in Whistler by approximately 11:30 am, giving guests time to spend the day exploring Whistler Village and all that the area has to offer. Southbound departures are scheduled to leave Whistler at 3:00 pm and arrive in Vancouver at 6:00 pm. Guests can opt to take the train in one direction or as a return trip on any day they choose. |
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Guests enjoy a trip on the Whistler Mountaineer on its own or in combination with one of the many available vacation packages. There is also the opportunity to book Custom Getaways which allows travellers the flexibility to choose their own transportation, attractions and accommodations. The Whistler Mountaineer links with the Rocky Mountaineer’s Fraser Discovery Route, offering a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Whistler and Jasper, AB with an overnight stop in Quesnel, BC.
There are two experiences offered onboard the Whistler Mountaineer train. Everyone has access to the open-air Heritage Observation Car. This unique rail coach was originally constructed in 1914 by Canadian Pacific Railway and allows for even closer views of the breathtaking scenery.
Glacier Dome Experience
An adventure in true comfort with panoramic scenery, exemplary service, in a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. The custom-built single-level glass dome coaches will give each guest a front row seat to the endless array of spectacular views. Those travelling northbound to Whistler are served breakfast at their seats while on the southbound departure to North Vancouver, a classic afternoon tea is offered. In each 68 seat Glacier Dome coach, two friendly Onboard Attendants provide a detailed commentary of the region.
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One way: $199 |
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Round trip: $299 |
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Children:
(2-11 years) |
One way: $149
Round trip: $209 |
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Coast Classic Experience
Large picture windows, assigned seating and extended legroom in a traditional 1950’s remodelled rail coach environment are just some of the features offered onboard Coast Classic. One of the highlights of this train trip is the individual attention and colourful, interpretive commentary provided by a dedicated Onboard Attendant. A light meal and beverage service is provided on both northbound and southbound departures.
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One way: $119 |
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Round trip: $199 |
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Children:
(2-11 years) |
One way: $69
Round trip: $109 |
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Travelling northbound, the Whistler Mountaineer begins its journey by passing under the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Views of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park can be seen as the train hugs the scenic waterfront of West Vancouver’s most exclusive residential neighbourhoods. With a quick ride through Horseshoe Bay, the eastern shores of Howe Sound come into view. Stunning scenery of the Coast Mountains rise steeply to the right and the sparkling Pacific Ocean flows to the left. Nearing the town of Squamish, the impressive cascade of Shannon Falls and the spectacular dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, rising 2,678 metres (8787 feet) are in full sight. Around the bend, the Whistler Mountaineer climbs a steep grade through Cheakamus Canyon, where the river below tumbles through a rocky gorge. Another highlight en-route is Brandywine Falls, which can be seen before the train reaches its destination of Whistler B.C., a year-round resort town renowned for skiing and outdoor activities. |
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| Who: |
Rocky Mountaineer offers unique Western Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the Whistler Mountaineer train, a daily three-hour experience between the 2010 Winter Olympic host cities of Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to be the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has welcomed over one million guests onboard. In 2007, Rocky Mountaineer was honoured with the World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the third consecutive year and named by National Geographic as one of the “World’s Greatest Trips.” |
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The Whistler Mountaineer train initially uses a combination of two custom-built, single-level, glass dome coaches for Glacier Dome service and three traditional rail coaches from the existing Rocky Mountaineer fleet for Coast Classic, with a capacity of about 270 guests. |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.whistlermountaineer.com |
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| TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS #: (Canada/US): 1-888-687- RAIL (7245) |
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