- B.C. Resident Special offers a round-trip onboard the Whistler Mountaineer for only $149 until May 31, 2007 -

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (April 11, 2007) – Living in B.C. just keeps getting better. In celebration of the Whistler Mountaineer’s second season, the B.C. Resident Special is giving British Columbians an opportunity to be a tourist in their own backyard. From now until May 31, locals can book the B.C. Resident Special online for travel on the Whistler Mountaineer for only CDN $149 round-trip. The Whistler Mountaineer operates from May 1 through October 14 and is the perfect way to travel between the two world-class destinations of Vancouver and Whistler. Guests can plan their summer getaway today and enjoy spectacular scenery, culinary delights and a wide array of activities and amenities in both Whistler and Vancouver.

“The B.C. Resident Special is the best price locals will get to travel on the Whistler Mountaineer this year,” says James Terry, Executive V.P. and C.O.O. of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations. “Whistler and Vancouver are popular summer destinations for British Columbians and we are pleased to offer savings on this fabulous summer getaway.”

Round-trip rates begin at $149 CDN ($79 for children) for adults travelling in the Whistler Mountaineer’s Coast Classic experience which features a traditional rail coach with large picture windows and assigned seating. An additional $100 CDN (additional $90 for children) allows a return trip upgrade to the Glacier Dome. The Glacier Dome is a single-level, custom-built dome coach complete with panoramic views and a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Access to the unique Heritage Observation Car gives all guests an up close and personal view of the breathtaking scenery. Prices include meal service in both directions and transportation from downtown Vancouver to the North Vancouver rail terminus, and from the Whistler rail station to Whistler Village.

The Whistler Mountaineer offers northbound and southbound departures, seven days a week. Winding through canyons and climbing steep grades, the Whistler Mountaineer treats guests to scenic views of sparkling Pacific waters and soaring mountain peaks. Travelling northbound, the Whistler Mountaineer departs from the North Vancouver station at 8:30 a.m. and arrives in Whistler at 11:30 a.m. The southbound departure is scheduled to leave Whistler at 3:00 p.m. and arrives back in North Vancouver at 6:00 p.m.

A variety of add-on attractions and hotels can be packaged with any Whistler Mountaineer trip for the perfect vacation escape. This special is open to B.C. residents only and must be booked online as a round-trip by May 31, 2007. The B.C. Resident Special is subject to availability at the time of booking and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Check the website for full details and conditions. For more information or to book the B.C. Resident Special, please visit www.whistlermountaineer.com.

The Whistler Mountaineer is owned and operated by Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (RMV). In addition to the four spectacular rail routes that travel through British Columbia and Alberta, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offer year-round vacation packages to the most unique regions of Canada. Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has hosted over 900,000 guests from around the world. In 2006, RMV was honoured with a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the second consecutive year. Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, one of Canada's leading tourism providers, is a proud partner of Gray Line West motorcoach operations in Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, B.C. and Banff, AB.

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Contact: Andrea Wickham-Foxwell
Travel Media Relations Specialist
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
Phone: (604) 606-7324
Email: awickham-foxwell@rockymountaineer.com

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