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20.4 27.7 40.6 67.5 110.4 Skagway, Alaska Elevation: 0 Lynn Canal Inside Passage of the Pacific Ocean White Pass Summit Elevation: 2,865 ft 873 metres WP&YR ROUTE British Columbia Alaska Yukon Territory British Columbia Chilkoot Trail Lake Bennett South Klondike Highway Coast Mountains Tongass National Forest Bennett, B.C. Carcross, Y.T. Whitehorse, Y.T. Fraser, B.C. 0.0 SKAGWAY, ALASKA - 2017 VISIT THE TRAIN SHOPPE in the Depot or online for: • WP&YR Memorabilia • Models and Clothing • Gourmet Coffee • Unique Gifts whitepassrailroad whitepassrail White Pass & Yukon Route P.O. Box 435 Skagway, AK 99840 (907) 983-2217 • Fax (907) 983-2734 [email protected] RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Please contact us to make a reservation: (800) 343-7373 • wpyr.com CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Each cruise ship visiting Skagway has reserved seating on our Summit Excursion. Contact your ship’s Shore Excursion department to book your ticket and receive convenient dockside service. SKAGWAY Sights & accommodations: (888) 762-1898 • www.skagway.com Visit WPYR.COM for more information. SCENIC RAILWAY the of the WORLD Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route is a marvel of engineering despite the harsh weather and challenging geography faced by thousands of railroad construction workers. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views and historic commentary from the comfort of our vintage passenger coaches on “The Scenic Railway of the World”. Join us 119 years later as we take you on a journey to see our splendid panorama of mountains, glaciers and gorges; waterfalls, tunnels and trestles. Along the way, you will climb nearly 3,000 feet in elevation in just 20 miles! Photo: Robert O’Connor Photo: PR Services

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VISIT THE TRAIN SHOPPEin the Depot or online for:

• WP&YR Memorabilia • Models and Clothing• Gourmet Coffee • Unique Gifts

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White Pass & Yukon RouteP.O. Box 435 Skagway, AK 99840(907) 983-2217 • Fax (907) 983-2734 [email protected]

RESERVATIONS REQUIREDPlease contact us to make a reservation:(800) 343-7373 • wpyr.com

CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS:Each cruise ship visiting Skagway has reserved seating on our Summit Excursion. Contact your ship’s Shore Excursion department to book your ticket and receive convenient dockside service.

SKAGWAYSights & accommodations:(888) 762-1898 • www.skagway.com

Visit WPYR.COM for more information.

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Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route is a marvel of engineering despite the harsh weather and

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the views and historic commentary from the comfort of our vintage passenger

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Join us 119 years later as we take you on a journey to see our splendid panorama of mountains, glaciers and

gorges; waterfalls, tunnels and trestles. Along the way, you will climb nearly 3,000 feet in

elevation in just 20 miles!

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This 3 to 3.5 hour, 40 mile round trip climbs from tidewater at Skagway to the Summit of White Pass, a 2,865 foot elevation. The fully narrated tour passes through 2 tunnels, over sky-high trestles & cascading waterfalls.

Relive the glory days of steam while traveling with one of our steam locomotives, Engine No. 73 or No. 69,

six miles beyond White Pass Summit to Fraser Meadows!

Board a motor coach at the White Pass Depot in Whitehorse for a trip along the scenic South Klondike Highway to Fraser, BC, then a 27.7-mile rail excursion

over the White Pass Summit into Skagway, Alaska. After a two hour layover in Skagway, then re-board your motor coach for the return trip to Whitehorse.

Travel 67.5 miles by train between Skagway, AK, and Carcross, YT, following the same route that the Klondike stampeders traversed in 1898!

Couple this with a motor coach transfer along the scenic Klondike Highwayfor the perfect day trip from Skagway. Includes a stop at remote & historic

Bennett, BC, for a stroll through our historic Bennett Station museum. A hearty boxed lunch is served on board.

Travel 27.7 miles by train between Skagway, AK, and Fraser, BC, coupling that with a motor coach transfer to/from Whitehorse, YT.

A great way to connect your Canadian & Alaskan holiday adventures!

May 2 - September 28, 2017Departs Skagway DAILY* 8:15 AM and 12:45 PM

4:30 PM Tuesday & Wednesday (May 30 - August 30)

$122 USD Adult - $61 ChildDuration: 3 to 3.5 Hours

May 22 - September 8, 2017Departs Skagway

12 PM Thursday & Friday 8 AM Monday (May 22; June 5, 19; July 3, 17, 31; August 14, 28)

12 PM Monday (May 29; June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; Sept 4)

$160 USD Adult - $80 ChildDuration: 4 Hours

PASSPORT REQUIRED

May 23 - September 9, 2017Departs NORTHBOUND

12:10 PM Skagway to Whitehorse DAILY (except Sunday) Departs SOUTHBOUND

8:30 AM (YT) Whitehorse to Skagway DAILY$129 USD Adult - $64.50 Child

Duration: 4.5 - 5 Hours

PASSPORT REQUIRED (Must be able to walk up 3 steps to board bus)

May 23 - September 9, 2017Train/Bus Excursion Departs Skagway

7:30 AM Tuesday - Friday (Train to Carcross, Bus return to Skagway)9:30 AM Tuesday - Thursday (Bus to Carcross, Train return to Skagway)

8:30 AM Saturday (Bus to Carcross, Train return to Skagway)$229 USD Adult - $114.50 Child

Duration: 8 Hours Train/Bus

PASSPORT REQUIRED

May 23 - September 9, 2017Departs Whitehorse Daily

8:30 AM (YT) $141 USD Adult - $70.50 Child

Duration: 10 HoursPASSPORT REQUIRED

(Must be able to walk up 3 steps to board bus)

WHITE PASS SUMMIT EXCURSION

FRASER MEADOWS STEAM EXCURSION

WHITEHORSE - SKAGWAY ONE DAY COMBO

SKAGWAY - WHITEHORSECONNECTION

BENNETT SCENIC JOURNEYBold. Breathtaking. Bennett, BC

our premier excursion

For detailed schedules, rates and reservations visit WPYR.COM• ALL Times are ALASKA Time Zone • Schedule & Fares Subject to Change • Fares in US Dollars and Include Taxes• Half Price for Children 12 & Under * Exceptions to the schedule can be viewed at wpyr.com. Pricing is for advance reservations only.

The Scenic Railway of The woRld

Photo: Allison Haas Photo: Allison Haas Photo: Faith KonidarisPhoto: George Forero