The Skeena is our best kept secret and probably the most scenic journey in the whole of Canada.

Taking a fabulous 1,160-kilometre (725-mile) journey over two days, the Skeena travels between Jasper National Park in the heart of the superb Canadian Rockies, and Prince George on the Pacific coast.

En-route an overnight stop is made at Prince George before continuing the journey the next day. This 2 day journey operates three times a week year round and follows the course of the Skeena River for much of the time.

Passing through the Rockies and other mountain ranges, this train also travels through small BC communities, and past spectacular scenery.

See Mount Robson the highest peak in the Rockies, Waterfalls, rivers, lakes and great stretches of wilderness, home to bear, moose, elk, deer, wolf and eagles, Totem poles and traces of pioneer history the Coastal Mountains and the mighty Skeena or 'river of mists'. The train services small communities which rely on it for it's link with the 'outside world', places like Dorreen with a year round population of one!

The Skeena is a land cruise through Yellowhead Pass, across British Columbia's interior plateau and down the Skeena river valley to the Pacific Coast, offering views of stunning and varied landscapes that simply cannot be seen any other way.

This is probably the most scenic rail journey in the whole of Canada and if you have to choose one journey then do this one! Animals including bears are commonly seen from the train- and often the train driver will slow the train so that you can take a snapshot.

This region is one of North America's last great wildernesses and is dotted with tantalizing reminders of its rich First Nation history and the spirit of the explorer. Once in Prince George why not use this as a jumping off point to visit the Queen Charlotte Islands - the traditional home of the Haida nation and learn something of Canada's aboriginal history, or catch a ferry north to Alaska or south to Vancouver Island.

• The Skeena Route Guide (Opens new window 1.75mb )

To book any Canadian rail journey please email us at sales@internationalrail.com or give our consultant a call on 08700 841 410

There are two levels of service on the Skeena: (more information on accommodation 1.36mb )

• Comfort (economy) Class, with its roomy seats, is synonymous with comfort and enjoyment
• Totem Deluxe Class, for that extra experience. Only available during peak season (usually June - September)