This Canadian​ train ride past sparkling lakes and jagged peaks was named the world's best

The views are magical!

A train. Right: Mountains.

Rocky Mountaineer train. Right: Views from the Rocky Mountaineer.

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This dreamy train ride feels like a step back in time, immersing you in untouched beauty and incredible landscapes, from the comfort of a luxurious train cart. The train was just named the best luxury train ride in the world, and it's not hard to see why.

Japan Rail Pass put together the ranking, analyzing luxury train rides from around the world to see which stood out among the rest. Through comparing various factors like TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram hashtags and search volumes, the company revealed the top 10 rides.

The Rocky Mountaineer, based in Vancouver, took the top spot. The famous train ride scored well on reviews, had many hashtags, and was highly searched for.

This train ride is an experience like no other, offering seriously luxurious train carts, food, and stay options along the way.

What really sets it apart is the incredible scenery that the train travellers through. Glistening lakes, towering trees and jagged mountain peaks are right out the window. It's all easy to take in, in the train's glass dome car which lets you feel like you're completely immersed in the outdoors.

There are a few route options you can take on the Rocky Mountaineer train, and each one offers unbelievable views.

If you're looking for a bucket list experience, this is is one of the best in the world – officially!

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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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