There’s something romantic about traveling by train.

You travel quickly, but not too quickly to miss out on the views.

And for visitors to Western Canada home to iconic sites like Banff National Park views are important.

Mountaineer train

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The cars also have a largeoutdoor viewing platformso travelers can enjoy fresh mountain air and get unobstructed photos.

Each GoldLeaf rail car accommodates 72 guests in reclining, heated seats.

Rocky Mountaineer train

Courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer train

Courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer train

Courtesy of Rocky Mountaineer