Kicking Horse Pass (Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West)
Canada, British Columbia and Alberta
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Season runs roughly mid-April to mid-October. Larch and aspen turn late September to early October; May and June combine high water with snow still on the peaks.
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moderate
Seen from the train; the pass area is also accessible from the Trans-Canada Highway.
Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.
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Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.
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- Nearby: Cathedral Glacier:Wikimedia Commons / Field - BC - Yoho National Park - panoramio.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Morant's Curve:Photo by Pedram Farjam on Pexels · Pexels License
- Nearby: Yoho National Park:Photo by Ryan Beirne on Pexels · Pexels License