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The Ultimate in Rail Luxury

When it comes to luxurious rail travel, the Royal Canadian Pacific offers the finest experience in the world. Step aboard our fleet of Canadian Pacific Railway vintage carriages for the ultimate in luxury rail vacations.

Our Heritage

Our fleet of fully restored vintage Canadian Pacific Railway carriages were built between 1916 and 1931. The silver settings, brass fittings, burled tables, brocade chairs, wall paneling of Circassian walnut and bird’s eye maple imported from Russia, and open vestibules are the pinnacle of a bygone tradition of elegance. Subtly add all the modern amenities the discerning traveler would expect along with exceptional gourmet cuisine, fine wines and unsurpassed hospitality and service, and you are presented with the Royal Canadian Pacific.

Royal Canadian Pacific is owned and operated by Mount Stephen Properties Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
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Our History

The Canadian Pacific Railway was formed to physically unite Canada and Canadians from coast to coast. At CP, we take great pride in our past and look to the future with the same boldness, ambition and innovation that drove the creation of the railway.

Prior to the opening of the CPR, getting from one end of Canada to another was nearly impossible, and would have taken months via boats, horseback and on foot. Once open, a trip across the country could be counted in days.

As wealthy business people, high ranking government officials and rich travelers crossed Canada on the newly built CPR – many en-route to Asia, word spread quickly about the stunning, unspoiled scenery. CPR capitalized on this opportunity not only with its hotels, but also by offering luxurious services on its trains. William Cornelius Van Horne, then President of Canadian Pacific Railway, allowed CP to build their own rolling stock. Most of Royal Canadian Pacific’s passenger cars were custom built in Montreal at the CPR Angus Shops.

Royal Canadian Pacific is owned and operated by Mount Stephen Properties Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Learn more about the rich history of the CPR at cpconnectingcanada.ca.

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Historical Guests

European Royalty, Prime-Ministers, and Hollywood Celebrities have all traveled aboard over the years. Notable guests hosted on special Canadian Pacific trains and some Royal Canadian Pacific business cars include:

Their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
US President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
US President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Sir Winston Churchill used his private office in the signature Mount Stephen observation car during the 1943 Quebec Conference and it is still a favorite sitting area for our guests as they watch the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies pass by.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

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