TRAIN TRAVEL IN KAMLOOPS
Kamloops is home to the Rocky MountaineerRailways have been a significant part of our heritage since the 19th century, and our trains continue to entrance locals and visitors alike. Kamloops is home to Rocky Mountain Railtours, which brings over 85,000 guests to our city each year.
These tours make an overnight stop in Kamloops on their awe-inspiring journey through the mountains. VIA Rail also makes regular stops in Kamloops as part of its train travel packages across the Rockies and beyond.
The famous 2141 train robberyThe historic 2141 steam train offers year-round fun for the whole family — from the spooky thrills of the Halloween ghost train and the magic of Christmas (with Santa and his elves), to regularly scheduled tours that re-enact a famous turn-of-the century train robbery. The 2141 also journeys to Armstrong for a memorable day trip. For train travel on a smaller scale, jump aboard the Wildlife Express, the miniature train at the BC Wildlife Park.
Armstrong Explorer, a real steam-powered experience from the golden years
Kamloops is one of only two places in Canada where two national train tracks (Canadian National and Canadian Pacific) intersect within city limits. Additionally, Kamloops is home to VIA Rail — a passenger train operating trains in all regions of Canada over a network spanning the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay.