A new train route is coming to parts of Alberta and British Columbia in 2026, and it’s already been named one of the best new things to do in the world.

Timeout recently put together a list of the 26 best new things to do in the world, and the Rocky Mountaineer’s new route found itself in sixth place.

The train is launching a new limited-time route in June and July 2026, called Passage to the Peaks. According to the Rocky Mountaineer website , travellers can begin their journey in Banff or Jasper.

There are a total of seven packages to choose from. Travellers can opt for one, five, seven, or nine-night experiences. Passage to the Peaks is the only route on the Rocky Mountaineer that does not visit the West Coast.

The two-day Banff to Jasper route starts at $2,834 and begins in Banf

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