Overview
Jasper to McBride Train Tour
Ride the Steel Rails! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Rockies aboard Via’s Skeena Train on one of our Jasper Train Tours. Join us as we embark on a fully guided sightseeing luxury coach bus tour to McBride, British Columbia. Then, we return to Jasper on a train journey through the incredible Rocky Mountains.
Explore a little further into British Columbia along the Robson Valley with the snow-capped Cariboo Mountains on one side, the majestic Rocky Mountains on the other as you make your way to the quaint McBride Train Station for your train journey back to Jasper National Park. Highlights include a stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies!
Monday & Thursday / Departure: 9:30am / 6-7 hrs
Jasper Train Tour to Dunster
This amazing Jasper Train Tour starts from the Jasper Train Station and culminates in Dunster, British Columbia. You will first enjoy approximately 2.5 hours of train time aboard Via’s luxurious Skeena Train. Upon arrival at the historic Dunster Train Station, you will be greeted by our SunDog driver/guide and luxury motor coach vehicle for your return sightseeing journey to Jasper. On your return journey, you will visit Mount Robson, the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,970 feet). This entire Jasper Train Tour trip offers incredible photo opportunities plus a chance to get some fascinating information from your guide about the rich history, geology, and ecology of the region.
Sunday, Wednesday & Friday / Departure: 10:00am / 5-6 hrs
Highlights
VIA Rail Train
Mount Robson
Dunster & McBride
Booking Info
FAQ
How should I dress?
Dress comfortably as you will be sitting on the train and bus for the majority of your tour!
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing a camera, water, snacks and a lunch if you haven’t eaten before the tour. VIA Rail does have food facilities.
Can we book dome car seating?
Unfortunately, we are unable to book dome car seating with VIA Rail.
Is lunch provided?
We do not provide lunch on this tour. Please bring enough food and snacks to last you the 6-hour journey.
VIA Rail has a food cart, and there are food facilities and cafés at or around each of the stations.
Our favorite way to take lunch on this tour is to go to the local supermarket Nesters and purchase products to make a charcuterie, grab a sandwich and salad and have your own gourmet lunch on the train.
What locations will we pick up from?
We pick up from any accommodation in the Jasper townsite as well as some outlier accommodations. We pick up from the following outlier hotels: Jasper Park Lodge, Pine Bungalows, Tekarra Lodge, Alpine Village, Jasper House Bungalows, Beckers Chalets, Patricia Lake Bungalows, and Pyramid Lake Resort. We encourage guests, if possible, to meet at a central location like the VIA Station (Totem Pole) or the Jasper Adventure Centre. This expedites pickups for scheduled tours.
What locations do we NOT pick up from?
Sunwapta Resort, Wapiti Campground, Wabasso Campground, Whistlers Campground, Athabasca HI Hostel, Maligne Canyon HI Hostel, Miette Mountain Cabins, Overlander Lodge, Jasper East Gate Cabins and any accommodation in Hinton.
What if I’m staying at Pyramid Lake Resort or Patricia Lake Bungalows?
We will conduct our pickups in advance to expedite the process, so please be ready 15 minutes before the posted pickup time. (For example: If your tour pickup time is 08:30, please be ready by 08:15.)
Is there a cancellation fee?
Bookings cancelled 48 hours in advance will have a zero percent cancellation policy on the SunDog Tours Sightseeing portion.
As of June 13th, 2022, VIA Rail has implemented a $25.00 per ticket cancellation fee on all tickets. If VIA Rail imposes this fee at the time of cancellation, it will be applied when you request the cancellation.
Departure Times
Reservation Policy:
*PLEASE NOTE: SunDog will have to confirm availability for train tickets with VIA Rail Canada. If their Train is SOLD OUT, we will contact you immediately to reschedule. This tour is not completely confirmed until we can establish train availability with VIA RAIL.
DOME CAR SEATING CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
**SunDog Tour Co. is not responsible or liable for delays for the VIA Rail portion of your half-day train tour once your tour has departed Jasper.
Fares
Winter Jasper Train Tours
Activity Level
Season
McBride (Monday & Thursday)
Dunster (Sunday, Wednesday & Friday)
Duration
Ages
Adult
CHildren
McBride
Dunster
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