THIS IS HOW YOU TRAVEL! Two Days on Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Banff - Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • What an incredible adventure! We are boarding the Rocky Mountaineer train on a two-day journey from Vancouver to Banff, Canada. This journey is called First Passage to the West. We are seated in a two-story train car with ridiculously comfortable seats and a glass top dome which offers 180-degree views... AND the lower level is a luxury dining car! Breakfast and lunch are served in the dining car and snacks and drinks are served throughout the day upstairs. We were told that the food would be delicious and it most definitely lived up to the hype!
    The views... oh my gosh, the views! That is what this journey is all about! You can sit comfortably in your seat inside or can go outside to the viewing platform. If you enjoy nature, then this is the trip for you! Your eyes never get tired of looking out the windows. Mountain and trees and rivers and streams.. and wildlife when ou are lucky to catch it. We saw sheep in the mountains and salmon jumping in the rivers. I could go on and on... but you really have to see it for yourself! What we captured is beautiful, but what you see with your own eyes is even better!
    We stop for the night in Kamloops, Canada and our luggage is magically in our hotel room when we arrive. Rocky Mountaineer takes care of every detail of your trip! You only travel during the day as this trip is all about the views. So you spend your evenings in great hotels along the way. Time for dinner and early to bed as are up at 6am to re-board the train for day two!
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  • @EECCTravels
    @EECCTravels  Рік тому +13

    What an incredible trip! If you are interested in booking a trip for yourself, please email me at travel@eecctravels.com. More information can also be found at www.rockymountaineer.com/

  • @russellault2391
    @russellault2391 Рік тому +1

    Its on the bucket list for sure

  • @timothywalters5056
    @timothywalters5056 Рік тому +1

    beautiful scenery

  • @stacymcintosh1990
    @stacymcintosh1990 Рік тому +1

    Looked like lots of fun

  • @LeeBross-r7r
    @LeeBross-r7r 10 місяців тому

    your enthusiasm for all things is refreshing. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

  • @arisahst
    @arisahst Рік тому +1

    Waaw looks so delicious 😋

  • @mr.vancouver007
    @mr.vancouver007 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are beautiful and the quality is excellent 👏👏

  • @maryjackson7905
    @maryjackson7905 Рік тому +1

    Loved it

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak1204 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic. I'm planning a Rocky Mountaineers/Banff trip in June 2023. Thanks for the ride.

  • @angelapeterson1124
    @angelapeterson1124 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy watching your videos!! Alisa your hair looks so beautiful!

  • @lisashannon2751
    @lisashannon2751 Рік тому +14

    My husband had the opportunity to be the engineer on this train quite a few times. He was on the reverse leg of the journey from Calgary to Banff. The scenery and landscape in BC never gets old.

    • @samtrak1204
      @samtrak1204 Рік тому

      Rocky Mountaineer serves Calgary now?

    • @lisashannon2751
      @lisashannon2751 Рік тому

      @@samtrak1204 sorry for the confusion. As the engineer he took the train from Calgary where it sits in the yard to Banff and lake Louise where the passengers embark then his terminal ended in Field BC where another crew would continue on the journey. Train crews are limited in the hours on the train as well as the area they work

  • @glenda5250
    @glenda5250 Рік тому +1

    So glad you enjoyed this trip. I live in Vancouver, and took the trip to Lake Louise several years ago and was just as excited in seeing a part of Canada via Rail. And the food!

  • @junenelligan1729
    @junenelligan1729 Рік тому +2

    This is definitely on my bucket list.

  • @travelswithgrace1998
    @travelswithgrace1998 Рік тому +14

    Girlfriend you're looking so good. I just love your smile

  • @lindasherman1968
    @lindasherman1968 Рік тому +1

    I definitely want to do the Rocky Mountaineer. Will need to be a year or so from now, but cant wait! Loving your hair! I love it short. Can't wait to see the rest of the views! Keep the beautiful views coming.

  • @plcanadahk1
    @plcanadahk1 Рік тому +3

    I always love when my American family and friends visit us in Canada to enjoy the outdoors where there are "more animals than people" as Mom always says .... enjoy!

  • @jenreed8403
    @jenreed8403 Рік тому +4

    What an amazing trip from what I saw. I’d LUV to do it!!!!

  • @jeffbothel8279
    @jeffbothel8279 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for doing this!! Definitely a bucket list for me now!!

  • @loriparham6570
    @loriparham6570 Рік тому +1

    Doing that in May. I can’t wait!

  • @jeanguillemette8750
    @jeanguillemette8750 Рік тому +2

    Once again thank you for making me discover the other side of my country very happy that you liked

  • @juliern3583
    @juliern3583 Рік тому +2

    Great vlog! I would love to book a trip like this! Never even new about Rocky Mountaineer! I’m blown away! 🤗

  • @maltiejagsarran6596
    @maltiejagsarran6596 Рік тому +2

    Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 is just beautiful

  • @thesunnydee7
    @thesunnydee7 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for bring us along on this journey. Absolutely amazing!

  • @anakerose
    @anakerose Рік тому +4

    Really enjoyed this. I live in Kelowna and I love the Canyon! It's like another world over there.

  • @hollypotter6989
    @hollypotter6989 Рік тому +2

    Don't you wish you could stop for an hour or two to fish those rivers. That's the only trouble with train vs car travel. You can't just stop to fish, walk, swim. Beautiful scenery and the food looked amazing. Thanks so much for showing us this 40th anniversary coming up. May have to look into this.

    • @EECCTravels
      @EECCTravels  Рік тому +1

      We hope to drive it one day but this was incredible! The train experience was special.

  • @cherylw445
    @cherylw445 Рік тому +10

    I live in British Columbia (Beautiful British Columbia), and im thrilled you both are really enjoying and documenting your journey. British Columbia and the Rocky Mountains of Alberta never ever cease to amaze me. I wake up every day and am so thankful for where I live.
    Love your new do, too! Great video, thanks for bringing us along.

    • @martins4860
      @martins4860 Рік тому +2

      I love the channel I love watching you grow the editing has improved immensely and just all-around good content. Keep doing what you’re doing guys 👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍💪

  • @tammymunzert7434
    @tammymunzert7434 Рік тому +4

    That train trip looks amazing. Definitely going on the bucket list.

  • @saundramoragne3431
    @saundramoragne3431 Рік тому +4

    This sounds so relaxing!! The scenery is stunning….I want to do this!!

  • @sueoconnor3494
    @sueoconnor3494 Рік тому +4

    This trip looks awesome. Definitely will be on our bucket list!

  • @claireywalsh
    @claireywalsh Рік тому +3

    Best scenery ever!! When we drove we did the reverse route starting in Banff but stopped in Jasper, Clearwater and kelowna. We saw the train in Jasper and the passengers were staying in the same hotel as us saying nothing but amazing things about the trip!

  • @tucky12300
    @tucky12300 Рік тому +2

    You always find the best things to do. Love all your videos!

  • @frankie2257
    @frankie2257 Рік тому +4

    Living life at it’s best! Enjoy! Love your videos!❤

  • @elliechristie2498
    @elliechristie2498 Рік тому +1

    Love you two! Just sent my friend a share of this….maybe we could connect it to our Alaska cruise next year!! ❤️

  • @lornes2492
    @lornes2492 Рік тому +1

    As a Kamloops resident, I feel privileged to live in the heart of such a spectacular area. It’s wonderful to see the joy on travellers’ faces.

  • @wendybledsoe973
    @wendybledsoe973 Рік тому +1

    I’m adding this to my bucket list.

  • @skmitchell98
    @skmitchell98 Рік тому +3

    What beautiful scenery! How amazing! Can’t wait to see the rest of this trip!

  • @lisakennon811
    @lisakennon811 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful. Thanks again for taking us with you.

  • @Shawna_Howie
    @Shawna_Howie Рік тому +3

    Welcome to our “backyard” 🙂. We live in Calgary so Banff is our weekend getaway / day trip / summer camping location. Glad you got to see the beautiful scenery that surrounds us. Can’t wait to get to part 2 when you reach beautiful Banff. It’s always nice to see it through someone else’s eyes for the first time.

  • @angelabrown3994
    @angelabrown3994 Рік тому +3

    I've done a train ride before but that train is amazing!

  • @vickilawhorn8284
    @vickilawhorn8284 Рік тому +3

    Our family took the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver several years ago. The Canadian Rockies and Banff spectacular and one of the most scenic places in the whole world! We loved our train travel. So glad you are enjoying it too!

  • @karenlira2143
    @karenlira2143 Рік тому +1

    So awesome! Can't wait for day #2

  • @janethmcphie9358
    @janethmcphie9358 Рік тому +5

    I enjoyed this video, actually, I enjoy all of your videos. You all have so much fun and I love Alisa's sweet spirit and she really enjoys herself. Thanks for taking us on this scenic trip with you guys.

  • @deborahbolton3417
    @deborahbolton3417 Рік тому +3

    Wow! All I can say is wow. That train ride is something else. Thanks for sharing your video and looking forward to the next one.💕💕💕💕💕💕⚓️🛳️👍🏼

  • @ssue4q
    @ssue4q Рік тому +1

    Really enjoying your Canadian tour. The food does look amazing. That's like an Orient Express train for reals.btw what you called the small mountains 🤣🤣🤣 those are actually called Foothills my dears. Just like in Colorado Rocky mountains. I shouldn't laugh you guys are from La. So totally understandable I now live in Florida so flat as pancake compared to my home state Colorado. Thanks again for sharing safe and happy travels 🥰✌️

  • @charlottebryan6261
    @charlottebryan6261 Рік тому +2

    This would be awesome. We love train trips

  • @mariaspiteri1446
    @mariaspiteri1446 Рік тому +3

    What a wonderful trip that train looks amazing food amazing thanks guys for taking up along for the ride can't wait for the next video x

  • @Melanie-qr2nf
    @Melanie-qr2nf Рік тому +3

    What an amazing adventure. The train ride, the views and food were awesome Looking forward to tomorrows video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @shawngallacher2231
    @shawngallacher2231 Рік тому +3

    The scenery is stunning.

  • @kayyeaman7071
    @kayyeaman7071 Рік тому +2

    I would love to take that trip!

  • @marizaanvisagie9537
    @marizaanvisagie9537 Рік тому +1

    I loved this trip and the food looks amazing. You have the most beautiful smile your one amazing lady. Love watching both of you

  • @susanfifer5744
    @susanfifer5744 Рік тому +1

    Live in Kamloops beautiful trip indeed

  • @blissfuljoy6049
    @blissfuljoy6049 Рік тому +3

    This is fantastic. You guys look great and so happy. I would love to try this train.

  • @melissaalp5972
    @melissaalp5972 Рік тому +3

    This trip looks amazing !! The food looks wonderful !!!

  • @bigjon6954
    @bigjon6954 Рік тому +1

    Great video I really want to do Rockies to the red rocks

  • @gwynethglas-brown9171
    @gwynethglas-brown9171 Рік тому +1

    Wauw the footage & Views Breathtaking 😍😍😍😍 looking forward to your next video

  • @CraftyCraftsByDeanna
    @CraftyCraftsByDeanna Рік тому +1

    Awesome! Can’t wait for the next one!

  • @DJRiskit
    @DJRiskit Рік тому +3

    I never knew about this... But now I feel like I need to do this train journey immidiately.

  • @j.g7506
    @j.g7506 Рік тому +3

    That was so cool to watch. Can't wait to see the next episode!

  • @cheryldugmore9383
    @cheryldugmore9383 Рік тому +2

    The Rocky Mountaineer is my top dream trip. It is so expensive 😫 it will most likely remain a dream.

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 Рік тому +1

      VIA Rail Canada does the same route between Vancouver and Jasper in historic, spotlessly clean 1954 silver rail cars, the scenery is the same rivers shown here and similar mountain scenery as on the southern Banff route as you get towards Jasper. No luxury, but the food is good and prices are a fraction of the RM. Tour and express buses run all summer along the 300 km / 200 mile long and world-famous Icefields Parkway highway between Jasper and Banff, or you can rent a car. Calgary airport is 150 km / 90 miles from Banff with good airporter bus connections, and there are lots of small and large day trip tour operators throughout the region.

  • @ThomS777
    @ThomS777 Рік тому +3

    Great video! Like I told you Alisa, this is a bucket list trip for Gerry and I. Enjoy!!

  • @susanwhite2466
    @susanwhite2466 Рік тому +1

    That is on my bucket list.

  • @lizetearruda3196
    @lizetearruda3196 Рік тому +3

    What a great adventure.

  • @rpeterson9770
    @rpeterson9770 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful! I live an hour east of Banff. It’s so beautiful. The train looks amazing.

  • @campaignteam
    @campaignteam Рік тому +5

    I really enjoyed this video. I am Canadian and have made the trip from Vancouver to Lake Louise by car. I checked out the pricing for the trip and it seems a little high on a per night basis but for those who can afford it, go for it.

  • @sirrobertrobertson2270
    @sirrobertrobertson2270 Рік тому +2

    So glad you had an amazing time on the train in Canada. Cheers.!

  • @imacrayzcritter
    @imacrayzcritter Рік тому +3

    Can’t wait for the next video. Pics I see of Lake Louise and Banff are just jaw dropping. The hotels offered are amazing too. Not sure the Fairmonts are still offered, but that’s where I wanna stay if they are! 😊

  • @cindyhinz2844
    @cindyhinz2844 Рік тому +3

    Welcome to some of the most beautiful parts of Canada!!!! (Eastern Canada is equally beautiful as well) Japser is in my backyard and we spend most of our free time enjoying the wonderful nature we have around us. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Banff, Jasper and the majestic mountains of Alberta. Kelowna area is fun with many things to do there. The weather there makes it a great summer destination for many travelers. I can't wait to see more of your videos about this trip!!!!

  • @Watson1973
    @Watson1973 Рік тому +2

    Hi from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    Probably the best review of The Rocky Mountaineer.
    Once our three boys are grown up and thrown out the house this is definitely on our bucket list 😊

  • @angbee72
    @angbee72 Рік тому +1

    Just catching up on this part of your trip. Amazing!!! The Rocky Mountaineer has been HIGH on my bucket list, especially after visiting Banff ... been dying to get back to that area. Your whole day looked so lovely and relaxing ... taking in the sights and delicious food with your love, doesn't get much better. Thanks for sharing!

  • @carlottaweeden450
    @carlottaweeden450 Рік тому +3

    I’ve been so excited for this series!! I knew you guys would get all the amazing shots!!❤😍😍😍

  • @NovaArrow
    @NovaArrow Рік тому +1

    I cant wait to see your reaction when you get to Alberta and see this super big mountains

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 Рік тому

      I know both provinces inside and out, and it surprises many people that in the Fraser River Canyon, river level averaging 500 feet above sea level, Skihist and Stein Mountains just west of Lytton reach 9660 feet and 9010 feet, a vertical rise of 9000 feet and 8500 feet, both visible from the Trans Canada Highway on the cliffs above but not the train at river level. Only Mt Robson, Mt Goodsir in Yoho Park and some peaks on the west side of the Columbia Icefield exceed this in the Rockies, but yes, there are endless extremely rugged ranges of peaks everywhere else, most averaging 5000-7000 feet above the valleys, and 9,000-11,000 feet or more above sea level. It is a uniquely Canadian thing that there is so much rivalry and even animosity between the provinces in Canada, something foreign to most international visitors.

  • @barbb
    @barbb Рік тому +4

    So glad you got a chance to do this trip, it is truly amazing! I have driven that route many many times, and it is beautiful. Haven't been on the train (out of my price range!) but maybe one day. This is a great way to start your train travels, it really is downhill from here on in - the regular train is nothing like this - good but not this caliber of travel. Enjoy looking forward to next video.

  • @kennethtchir4358
    @kennethtchir4358 Рік тому +1

    Hello we always watch your videos. My wife and her mother took this trip the other direction mid October they loved it. We live 3hrs from Banff our claim to fame in Drumheller worlds biggest dinosaur.

  • @elizabethfraser9140
    @elizabethfraser9140 Рік тому +3

    That looks like a major bucket list train ride that I need to do thank you for the wonderful footage

  • @lindalaliberte8704
    @lindalaliberte8704 Рік тому +1

    I am loving this video and looking forward to tomorrow!! 👍🙂

  • @barbb9903
    @barbb9903 Рік тому +3

    This looks amazing and I love that part of Canada. I will be looking into this for sometime in the next year. Safe travels.

  • @revcrum
    @revcrum Рік тому +2

    Definitely a bucket list trip. Seen several videos on this trip.

  • @Moepaddlingmyowncanoe
    @Moepaddlingmyowncanoe Рік тому +1

    Sweet

  • @FREEDOMREDBIRD
    @FREEDOMREDBIRD Рік тому +3

    Beautiful train ride! Food looks fantastic! We’ve been wanting to take this train ride! Thanks!

  • @thefacelessnerd3830
    @thefacelessnerd3830 Рік тому +4

    I knew you were going to love this, and I can't wait to see your reactions to what comes next! I had fun on my trip!

  • @priscillatate9618
    @priscillatate9618 Рік тому +1

    Jason likes Tobasco sauce like I do. He needs to try Marie Sharps Habanero sauce next time you guys go to Belize. I love this. I like the hot but it does come in mild. I didn’t get any when we went on the Extravaganza cruise since we could not dock due to the wind, but I had planned on buyin at least 12 bottles. That’s how much I love this sauce. Can’t find it in any stores except maybe Amazon but it’s too expensive. Anyway, I love watching this video. Gonna do this trip in 2024!

  • @LynBailey7
    @LynBailey7 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing. I've travelled from Australia twice to do this trip and loved every minute of it. Hope to do it a third time one day.

  • @bobsuruncle5254
    @bobsuruncle5254 Рік тому +2

    Welcome to Canada! You guys are great and really enjoy your videos, thank you.
    P.S. girl your hair looks great!

  • @laurieackerman94
    @laurieackerman94 Рік тому +2

    Wow what a great trip! Stunning views and great food. Loving all your videos, you have had some of the best traveling videos, amazing journeys this year. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rickinnes
    @rickinnes Рік тому +3

    Your filming is so good - the food was beyond amazing and scenery is stunning. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post .

  • @kristimullins8217
    @kristimullins8217 Рік тому +1

    Hi! Super excited to watch this!

  • @LisaEicholtz
    @LisaEicholtz Рік тому +1

    This seems like so much fun.....

  • @diannaholland1897
    @diannaholland1897 Рік тому +1

    What an awesome trip to take. I agree on the comment about your hair. It looks very flattering on you. Y’all are so fun to watch. Keep the videos coming. 😁

  • @cariwolf9655
    @cariwolf9655 Рік тому +1

    Wow! We want to go! Looks fantastic!

  • @carolynwilson7806
    @carolynwilson7806 Рік тому +1

    The trip looks beautiful! Alisa, I’m loving the short hair on you!

  • @joannemcmillan9201
    @joannemcmillan9201 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love the way your hair is growing in! It frames your beautiful face perfectly. This looks like an awesome trip!

  • @dancingcowgirl85
    @dancingcowgirl85 Рік тому +1

    I would love this trip. Your the second UA-camrs that I’ve watched so this. Downie live is a train travel channel and his video was amazing as well.

  • @debbiedarcy904
    @debbiedarcy904 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for your travel vlogs. My husband and I will be doing that exact train ride but in reverse in September this year followed by the 7 day Alaskan cruise on the Encore and I am super excited because I’ve watched a vast majority of our upcoming holiday through you.

  • @anncampbell5952
    @anncampbell5952 Рік тому +2

    Love this. I have been to Banff and Lake Louise several times in ski trips. Banff Springs Hotel is worth a visit and well as the Chateau Lake Louise. Be careful you don’t walk out of the hotel into a moose! Love the video.

    • @EECCTravels
      @EECCTravels  Рік тому

      These are the two hotels we stayed at 👍

  • @malcolmnevers4534
    @malcolmnevers4534 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video and am looking forward to part 2. Welcome to Alberta and hope you had a great time. Love your video's

  • @markcronshaw472
    @markcronshaw472 Рік тому +6

    Fantastic video...your editing has really come a long way..great job guys..enjoyed every minute..I didn't think you guys could get much better at this but boy I was wrong..Outstanding

  • @NomadBeadz
    @NomadBeadz Рік тому +4

    I love that you are doing other types of travel. Don't get me wrong, I love the cruises but this was really fun. I've never traveled in anything but a car. I would love to do a train trip or a cruise.

  • @Duchess_of_Cadishead
    @Duchess_of_Cadishead Рік тому +1

    You need to come to Australia and ride either the Ghan or the India-Pacific trains, 3 & 4 days respectively.

  • @DMDPA45
    @DMDPA45 Рік тому +2

    We love your videos. Just wish you could show more of what your seeing. Appreciate the face time🙂, but need to show more of the views and not so much face time. Would be really nice to see more of where your visiting. 😀

  • @geogent6655
    @geogent6655 Рік тому +1

    Travelled many times on VIA from Montreal to Vancouver/ vice versa, and twice on the Rocky to Banff and back. The scenery and the whole experience was breathtaking. So glad you got to see it. Next you need to drive on the Icefields Parkway. Spectacular!!!! Love your vlogs guys, look forward to them...👍😁❤️❤️❤️❤️