If flying or cruises aren’t your thing, then hopping onto a train is a great way to travel through Canada while also getting a beautiful view of our gorgeous country. This train route is filled with some pretty spectacular sights, including mountain ranges and dramatic waterfall scenery.
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Canada’s Most Scenic Train Ride: White Pass & Yukon Route
This ranking comes from Journeyscape, who rated the White Pass & Yukon Route as Canada’s most scenic rail journey overall with a score of 7.8/10.
“Its strong performance is driven by exceptionally high levels of interest and consistently positive reviews. More than 256,000 people search for the route each year, over five times the average, while its 4.6 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor is the highest of any journey in our analysis,” explained Journeyscape.
The route takes you from Skagway, Alaska to the summit of White Pass on the Alaska-British Columbia border. On it, you’ll be able to see some of North America’s most beautiful sights. Expect mountain peaks, deep gorges, waterfalls, and cliffside drops.
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The railway was originally built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush. This makes it an especially exciting route for those who love the history as much as they do the train ride.
Other Exciting Train Rides
Journeyscape also lists a number of other routes that are definitely worth trying. Check out the entire list below for some inspo for your next train ride trip!
