Picture this, you’re sitting on a scenic train ride looking out the window to see falling snow and breathtaking mountainscapes. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you’re in luck, because it just so happens that the world’s best winter train ride boards right here in Canada.

Offering panoramic views of the Rockies, frozen lakes, and dense forests, and (if you’re lucky), the breathtaking Northern Lights, guests aboard the Rocky Mountaineer are in for a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

According to Japan’s rail exports at JR Pass, the majority of the top 10 winter train journeys in the world are scattered throughout Japan, but it’s the Canadian Rockies Snow Train that takes the number one spot.

Recognized for its excellent service and scenic journey through Canada’s majestic winter landscapes, the snow train offers passengers an average of 350 centimetres of snow along its magical route.

With a total score of 8.94/10, the iconic ride starts in Vancouver, traverses through Jasper, and ends in Calgary, Alberta in an off-the-beaten-path adventure.

The ride has earned an impressive 4.5-Star average on TripAdvisor, garnering approximately 2,500 monthly searches, according to the report.

Looking for even more bucket-list-worthy winter adventures?

Here are the best winter train rides in the world, according to JR Pass:

  1. Canadian Rockies Snow Train – Canada
  2. Stove Winter Train – Japan
  3. Pikes Peak Cog Railway – Colorado, USA
  4. Montenvers Train, Mer du Glace – France
  5. Bergen Line – Norway
  6. Bernina Express, Rhaetian Railway – Switzerland to Italy
  7. Gornergrat Railway – Switzerland
  8. Arctic Circle Train – Sweden
  9. Kurobe Gorge Railway – Japan
  10. Tadami Line – Japan

So there you have it, train lovers! If you’re keen on a scenic winter experience, you don’t have far to look to uncover the best in the world.

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Isabelle Vauclair

Staff Writer, Vancouver – Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver’s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.

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