Ride a restored 1898 narrow-gauge railway through sheer cliff faces, over gravity-defying trestles, and into the clouds of the Coast Mountains — the engineering marvel that opened the Klondike Gold Rush. An icon of North American history.
What to expect
The locomotive climbs 2,865 feet in just 20 miles, clinging to ledges carved by gold-rush laborers with hand tools. Waterfalls cascade alongside the tracks, and the summit reveals a vast, snowbound Arctic panorama. Your private host narrates the social history — the stampeders, the hardship, the fortunes made and lost. The descent back into town is every bit as dramatic.
Good to know
The depot is walkable from most cruise piers. The Summit Excursion runs roughly 3 hours; the private dome car must be booked weeks in advance. Confirm availability immediately upon booking your cruise. Layered clothing recommended even in summer.