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Rocky Mountaineer is consistently named among the best travel experiences in the world. Having welcomed over two million guests, this iconic experience marries the glamour of world-class rail travel with stunning scenery of the Pacific Northwest and Western that is guaranteed to leave travellers breathless. As the train traverses the , weaving alongside steep canyons and through lush forests, guests enjoy first-class comfort with impeccable service and gourmet meals paired with award-winning wines from . With a selection of all-daylight routes that can be combined with Alaska cruises, a Rocky Mountaineer journey is a must-do experience. Ready to be amazed? You’re moving in the right direction. www.rockymountaineer.com

FOUR NEW ROCKIES DESTINATIONS TO DISCOVER

Rocky Mountaineer added four new packages featuring new destinations for guests to discover in the 2019 season. With these packages guests can explore the unparalleled beauty of the Canadian Rockies with activities ranging from a relaxing day in a Nordic Spa, to guided heli-hiking tours, making them ideal for every type of traveller. The 10-day Journey through the Clouds Mountain Adventures package features two-and-a-half days of guided heli-hiking, three nights’ accommodation in the British Columbian backcountry at CMH Cariboos Lodge, a panoramic helicopter tour, and two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer. Three self-drive packages provide guests with two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, combined with independence to explore quaint mountain towns at their own pace. With overnights in Sunshine Village, renowned for its hiking routes; Canmore, with its stunning views and laid-back atmosphere; or Kananaskis, an ideal place to mountain bike, gold and relax in the Nordic Spa, these packages have something for everyone.

1 THE ULTIMATE REJUVENATION VACATION

Train travel isn’t typically associated with health and wellness- but then again, Rocky Mountaineer isn’t a typical rail experience. The luxurious multi-day journeys are the perfect choice for a wellness reset, combining healing rest with inspirational landscapes, outdoor excursions and nourishing meals. Start your journey in , a city known for healthy, active lifestyles, where you can take a scenic job around the picture-perfect seawall; explore the leafy trails in Stanley Park; or soak up the majestic views and fresh mountain air from Grouse Mountain. Once onboard the train, sit back and relax in your comfortable, reclining seat while you enjoy panoramic views as the train pulls out of the city. Don’t forget to switch off your cell phone notifications- everything you need for the trip is provided by Rocky Mountaineer. Aboard the train, you’ll feed your soul with breathtaking scenery at every stretch, and fuel your body with wholesome meals inspired by ’s diverse culinary landscapes. In the evenings, you will relax into the comfort of your hotel room. Select from a roster of good-for- you destination activities, such as canoeing on the iconic Lake Louise; mindfulness, yoga and meditation workshops in Banff; and stargazing in Jasper at one of the world’s biggest dark sky preserves. Let the healing begin!Mountaineer adventure: how will you possibly top this year’s journey for the next retreat?

FRONT ROW SEAT TO NATURE’S BEST

Canada is filled with dramatic landscapes of tangled forests, In addition to wildlife in their natural habitat, travellers can soaring mountain peaks, sparkling glaciers, and wildlife roaming also experience the wilds of the Canadian outdoors. In Banff, free in their natural habitat. Onboard Rocky Mountaineer, guests adventurers can hike up Sulphur Mountain and marvel at will travel through untamed wilderness in comfort and luxury, panoramic views of six mountain ranges. Alternately, guests can experiencing the beauty and splendor of Western Canada ride in a fully enclosed gondola to the summit for a walk on the firsthand. As the train glides past stunning vistas, guests may mountaintop boardwalk. Connecting Jasper and Lake Louise is catch glimpses of elk, bears, bald eagles, moose, mountain goats the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic highways, or bighorn sheep from the comfort of a one-of-a-kind glad dome which guests travel on before riding an Ice Explorer onto the train coach. Before and after a journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer, . And in , the Summit Helicopter Tour guests can embark on excursions that are rife with opportunities takes guests on an epic adventure 2,300 metres above sea level for wildlife viewing – such as whale watching in Victoria where with an eye-popping feast of glaciers, mountains, lakes and travellers cruise down the Haro Straight in search of wild orcas waterfalls below. playing in their home waters. In Vancouver, guests can ascend Grouse Mountain by gondola and visit the wildlife refuge that’s home to much-loved grizzly bears Grinder and Coola.

2 THE ULTIMATE CORPORATE RETREAT

Sure, you can organize the same-old corporate dinner or cocktail party, but the most powerful team bonding happens when shared experiences are novel, inspirational and spark conversation. Rocky Mountaineer’s journeys are truly transformational with four rail routes to choose from and a team ready to customize the perfect group adventure.

Groups booking on Rocky Mountaineer have the option of buying out full coaches for a more excusive experience. Premium services available to corporate guests include welcome gifts, culinary experiences inspired by Western Canada, pre-booked motor coaches for sightseeing tours and transfers, and a private lounge car complete with AV equipment for presentations and meetings.

As the journey progresses, your entire group will be thankful you ditched the boardroom in favour of beautiful snow-capped mountains, glacier-fed lakes and river valleys. You can also add bucket-list adventures that will bring the group even closer, like a tour of , a motor coach ride on the Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Lake Louise, and an afternoon at Vancouver’s thrilling Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. There’s only one downside to booking your group on a Rocky Mountaineer adventure: how will you possibly top this year’s journey for the next retreat?

STARGAZING GUIDE TO THE ROCKIES

You haven’t seen the Canadian Rockies until you’ve seen the Jasper Planetarium, home to the largest and most powerful night sky light up the rugged peaks with the glow of a million telescope in the Rockies. Inside the planetarium, visitors embark twinkling stars. Jasper, is home to one of the world’s on a live virtual tour of the surrounding preserve, supplemented largest dark sky preserves, an area that restricts artificial with commentary by leading astronomy experts. light pollution to maximize astronomy viewing. A popular destination on Rocky Mountaineer journeys, Jasper offers several Guests travelling in mid-October will catch the Jasper Dark Sky opportunities for travellers to indulge in stargazing on a level Festival, presented by Rocky Mountaineer – un unforgettable nearly impossible to find elsewhere in Canada. Bonus: the region annual event that invites stargazers to wonder at the night is also one of the best in the country to view the hauntingly sky. The festival includes keynote speeches by notable beautiful Northern Lights. astrophysicists, Q&A sessions, panel discussion, and the exquisite Symphony Under the Stars performed by the Edmonton While overnighting in Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer guests can Symphony Orchestra. stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a luxury property that regularly hosts family-friendly dark sky activities like stargazing lessons and viewing parties. Guests can also visit the nearby

3 RAIL AND SAIL TO COMBINE TWO EPIC EXPERIENCES INTO ONE JOURNEY

Indulging in an iconic train journey across British Columbia and Alberta’s stunning landscapes is sure to leave you inspired, reinvigorated, and thirsty for more travel. Thanks to Rocky Mountaineer and its cruise partners, combining two must-do journeys is a breeze with dozens of packages that feature the renowned rail routes and awe-inspiring Alaska cruises.

Rocky Mountaineer’s rail and sail journeys include a range of decadent packages, such as the Grand Rail Circle with cruise, which is the ultimate rail and sail journey. The 21-day package includes a two-day rail journey between Vancouver and Banff via , exploring the Canadian Rockies and Icefields Parkway by motor coach before returning to Vancouver on a three-day rail journey from Jasper via Quesnel and Whistler. An ocean cruise of the Inside Passage to Alaska with stops at Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan can be added before or after the rail journey. The comprehensive package includes gourmet dining, transportation, accommodations, and various activities and tours.

REDEFINING LUXURY ADVENTURE

Calling all outdoor adventurers! Rocky Mountaineer’s adventure on Lake Louise; a guided hike in Jasper; a high-speed zodiac inspired travel packages combine luxury train travel with outdoor excursion or guided cycling tour in Vancouver; and more. activities to explore the Canadian Rockies. Make sure cameras are at the ready: the journey also features Guests eager to explore Canada’s lush wilderness, sparkling a panoramic helicopter flightseeing tour, a thrilling ascent up waterways and soaring peaks will delight at Journey through the Banff Gondola, and stunning 360-degree views atop the the Clouds Outdoor Adventures, an 11-day package that offers a Vancouver Lookout. The package includes accommodation, deep dive into the awe-inspiring outdoors. Highlights include an select meals, transportation, and activities. exhilarating rafting trip on Bow River in Banff; voyageur canoeing

A RAIL JOURNEY THAT’S AS GOOD AS GOLD

Rocky Mountaineer offers a front row seat to vast landscapes Mountaineer’s existing GoldLeaf Service fleet and are designed and untouched natural beauty. TO enhance this experience, the to enhance guest experience and promote service efficiency. In company partnered with renowned railcar engineer firm Stadler addition to the new domes, the company is revitalizing its entire to add 10 new railcars to the train’s fleet of custom-designed fleet of GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf Service railcars, marking the GoldLeaf Service domes. The bi-level railcars feature glass-dome largest capital investment in company history. The first of the new windows on the upper level, with a dining area in the lower GoldLeaf Service domes will be in service for the 2019 season. level. The new cars build on the amazing features of Rocky

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