Honeymoon in Western Canada : The Rocky Mountaineer Experience

morine lake The ideal honeymoon is a chance for the newly married couple to be alone and enjoy some quality time together usually in a romantic or sometimes exotic location. It does not come any more romantic than an orient express type honeymoon travelling through the beautiful surroundings of western Canada.

Canada is a vast country and the west consists of four provinces, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

The Rocky Mountaineer Experience is a company which for over eighteen years has been organising stunning adventures (during April through to October) travelling through the Canadian Rockies, Alberta and British Columbia offering a variety of packages and locations. Their most popular of journeys is the Rocky Mountaineer Train through the Rocky Mountains which could be a wonderful addition to include in your honeymoon plans leaving you with memories that last a lifetime.

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Choosing Your Honeymoon Package

Enjoy the Rocky Mountains and Canada's beauty on this luxury rail journey ranging from two days to eight days. The packages boast tranquil accommodation and conscientious service while allowing you to relax and soak up the amazing sights of the spectacular Canadian countryside.

mountain goat There are a variety of packages which come with different offers including:

Attraction passes.
Breakfast and lunches.
Excursion tour tickets.
Helicopter flights.
Hotel accommodation.
Train transfers.

One of the packages also offers free accommodation at the famous and striking Fairmont Hotel. The train journeys can include travel through the protected areas of the Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Mount Revelstoke as well as Banff and Jasper.

Breathing in the fresh air and watching the wide open scenery go past with unlimited views would make your trip the most fantastic holiday ever. They have a superior service with comfy seating and large windows that are perfect for viewing and soaking up the wonderful knowledge of the surroundings.

Routes. There are three routes available which are:

Kicking Horse Route: Vancouver to Banff or Calgary

This route winds through villages and towns that helped build the railway line enabling you to experience natural wonders and renowned landmarks.

Highlights of this route can include:

Fraser Canyon: At the end of the Coast Mountains is this natural marvel canyon which has sides reaching up to 600 metres and stretches to the town of Hope.
Hell’s Gate: A mesmerising sight of water flowing through the narrowest point of the Fraser River with up to 200 million gallons of water pouring through the ravine every minute.
Rogers Pass: Named after Major AB Rogers who discovered the tunnels while working for the Canadian Pacific Railway, this pass runs through the Selkirk Mountains.
Spiral Tunnels: Constructed in 1907 and taking almost two years to complete these tunnels meander through Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogden.
Stoney Creek Bridge: This scenic bridge spans 484 feet above the creek.
The Last Spike: This is the last railroad spike of the final construction of the coast to coast railway line. It is called the Stone Cairn of Craigellachie named after the birthplace of the man who drove it into the ground Donald Smith.

Yellowhead Route: Vancouver to Jasper.

Following the lowest pass through the Rockies this is the route where you are more likely to see some of the wild animals such as the black bear, big horn sheep and moose. Taking in the breathtaking sights of valleys and snowy peaks with highlights that may include:

Albreda Glacier: This mass of ice is a spectacular vision of colours as a result of the compression of ice.
Fraser River: The fifth largest river in Canada and the longest in British Columbia and named after Simon Fraser.
Jasper National Park: This Park spans over four thousand miles and is the largest park in the Rockies, it includes lakes, waterfalls and springs as well as plenty of wildlife.
Mount Robson: The highest mountain within the Canadian Rockies reaching over twelve thousand feet and surrounded by Berg Lake and Kinney Lake.
Pyramid Falls: With the water falling 300 feet over this superlative waterfall you get so close to it that on a windy day you might feel the fine spray on your face.

Fraser Discovery Route: Whistler to Jasper

This is the newest route for the company which offers discovery and adventure with landscapes not often seen, the chance to again see some of the country’s wildlife in their natural habitat and of course the romance of travelling by train.

Highlights can include:

Anderson & Seton Lakes: These two breathtaking lakes were once joined together but were separated by a landslide.
Cariboo Plateau: This glaciated volcanic plateau is a mile thick and is part of the Fraser Plateau.
Rocky Mountain Trench: Located in the longest valley in North America this trench extends to almost a thousand miles and is a prominent physiographic feature.
Tête Jaune Cache: Named after a man with sandy coloured hair who was a fur trapper and an interpreter for European traders. This man would use this cache as a hiding place for his catches until he was able to come and collect them.

Places along the Way

Travelling by train will enable you to sit back and relax enjoying the stunning panoramic views along with the snow peaked mountains, fast flowing white-water rivers, dense forests and beautiful waterfalls. Choosing this luxurious way to travel could enable you to visit such places as:

Banff: A beautiful resort town surrounded by mountains and a popular tourist attraction.
Calgary: The largest city of Alberta is populated by over one million people and is famous for its winter sport events.
Jasper: A small city in Alberta located in the Athabasca River Valley and the commercial heart of Jasper National Park.
Lake Louise: Named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta this stunning emerald coloured glacial lake is situated in Banff National Park.
Vancouver: This coastal city is the largest city in British Columbia as well as western Canada. It is named after a British Explorer, Captain George Vancouver. It has a population of almost six hundred thousand people and is ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
Victoria: British Columbia's capital city is located on Vancouver Island at its most southern tip. A major destination for tourists and famous for its sporting events and boat racing.
Whistler: Occupied by only ten thousand people this resort town is visited by over two million people each year for its skiing activities.
Winnipeg: A resident of Manitoba's capital city is often called a Winnipegger. The capital lies at 'The Forks' which is the coming together of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers.

What Weather Can You Expect

As the western provinces cover a huge area the weather varies considerably. The best weather is around July to September with highs reaching twenty-eight degrees Celsius and the lows in the Rockies around April time of nine degrees Celsius.

Differences in temperature all depend on the season and the time of day so the best advice is to bring clothing to cover you for all weathers.

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If you are after an unforgettable honeymoon where things seem to work like clockwork and you receive friendly, professional and helpful assistance then perhaps this is the one for you. With magic moments to remember and first class service, what more could you ask for.