This Canadian route was named one of the 'best train trips in the world' and it's magical

It's the top one in Canada!

Person on the Rocky Mountaineer. Right: Jasper, Alberta.

A person on a train. Right: A lake and mountains.

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The unhurried pace of train travel allows you to breathe in the sights a little more, appreciate the journey over than the destination, and slow down time.

There's a certain nostalgia that comes with hopping on board a train, and one of the best train trips in the world is set in Canada.

The railroad winds through the idyllic Canadian landscape, and out the window, you'll spot everything from brightly coloured lakes to snow-tripped mountains. The scenes of the Rocky Mountaineer are what set it apart, and what helped land it's place on Condé Nast Traveller's list of the best train trips in the world.

Coming in at 10th place on the ranking, and the top Canadian spot on the list, the Rocky Mountaineer is an iconic route through the Canadian Rockies. The allure of the train is in the scenery — a showcase of some of the most beautiful landscapes that nature has to offer.

It's the epitome of enjoying the journey, as you board the Rocky Mountaineer not to get to point A to point B, but simply for the ride itself. The train caters to that, featuring glass-dome ceilings so you can feel completely immersed in the unique landscape of the Rockies.

It takes you between Vancouver and Banff or Jasper, Alberta and along the way you'll experience the dramatic scenery that makes the area famous.

The train also has luxuries like a dining car, spacious seating options, and even food made with locally sourced ingredients.

Overnight starts are at pre-selected hotels that you can choose based on your budget and the service level you want.

From hidden waterfalls and mountain views to overnight stays in picturesque small towns, this is a bucket-list journey at every level.

Depending on the package you choose the trip cost can vary, but the train from Vancouver to Jasper, dubbed The Journey Through The Clouds route, starts at around $2,272 per person.

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    Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. She got her start working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, then joined Narcity with a move to B.C., leading the launch of West Coast coverage. Her focus now is managing a large group of freelance writers, bringing human-forward and opinion content to the site.

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