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Historic site · Revelstoke, British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Mountain pass in Glacier National Park, crossed by the Trans-Canada Highway and the railway, with a visitor centre, ruins of the old railway and trails beneath glaciers.
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About Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass crosses the Selkirk Mountains at about 1,330 meters in Glacier National Park. It was discovered in 1881 by surveyor Albert Rogers, and the Canadian transcontinental railway passed here in 1885. Avalanches were so common that the railway built dozens of wooden snowsheds over the tracks and later tunneled under the mountain.
The Trans‑Canada Highway was opened through the pass in 1962. The pass is a national historic site, and the visitor centre, housed in a building that echoes the old snowsheds, tells the story of the railway and avalanche control, which is still managed in winter with artillery.
Trails leave from the pass area and pass the ruins of the old station and the Glacier House hotel, leading to viewpoints under glaciers and peaks over 3,000 meters.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour to a day, depending on the trails.
Best time
July to September for the trails; the visitor centre is open in summer and part of the winter.
How to get there
On the Trans-Canada Highway, about 70 km east of Revelstoke.
Tip
Do the short trail from the Glacier House ruins to see the old railway alignment beneath the peaks.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Rogers Pass
Why is Rogers Pass historic?
Because the Canadian transcontinental railway passed through here in 1885, facing frequent avalanches.
What is the elevation of Rogers Pass?
About 1,330 meters.
How far is Revelstoke from Rogers Pass?
About 70 km, roughly a 1‑hour drive.