Calgary: Follow the Historical Canadian Pacific Railway

Discover the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway on a day tour from Calgary. Visit Morant’s Curve, the Spiral Tunnel, and the Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant.
Begin your day with a pickup from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Head to Surprise Corner, one of Banff’s most iconic viewpoints, and see the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, opened in 1888 by the CPR in grand Châteauesque style. A true piece of history, the hotel has welcomed royalty like King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939, and Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe.

Next, see the unique rock spires formed by wind and water on the Hoodoo Trail. Learn how Tunnel Mountain was originally intended as part of the railway’s path before plans changed—history left in stone.

Continue to Morant's Curve, a classic photo spot along the Bow Valley Parkway, where you’ll wait patiently to capture the iconic shot of a train curving through snow-capped peaks and pine forests.

Stop for lunch at the Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant, a beautifully preserved piece of railway history. Once a bustling stop for the Canadian Pacific Railway and Via Rail, this charming station is now home to a restaurant and is still visited by the Rocky Mountaineer. Officially declared a Heritage Railway Station in 1991, it’s a rare chance to dine where generations of travelers once passed through the Rockies.

Next, witness one of Canada's greatest feats of railway engineering at the Spiral Tunnel. Constructed through sheer determination, the Spiral Tunnel helped trains safely navigate the steep grades of Kicking Horse Pass. Stop to observe the tunnel entrance and—if lucky—watch a train snake through the mountain in real time. Hear the stories of the engineers and workers who faced unforgiving terrain and tight deadlines, building this marvel with blood, sweat, and grit.

Finally, visit Field, a quiet yet historically significant railway town once home to a roundhouse and turntable. Field served as a key hub for train operations in the mountains. Take a break here to soak in the alpine charm and prepare for your return.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.