In 2026, Armstrong Collective, known for the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer, will launch a three-day train tour of the American Southwest. Along with their existing two-day tour, the United States portion of the railway is now known as the Canyon Spirit.

The Rocky Mountaineer has long defined luxury travel on Canada’s rails, but in 2026, it’ll go farther into America’s Southwest. Photo credit: Rose Palmer.

There’s something magical about train travel, especially when it’s wrapped in luxury. For more than 30 years, the Rocky Mountaineer has whisked travelers through the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. Now, that signature experience comes stateside aboard the Canyon Spirit, rolling through the dramatic landscapes of America’s Southwest.

What is the Canyon Spirit?

In 2021, a two-day Rock

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