Rogers Pass National Historic Site, the cultural heart of Glacier National Park
Hike along the abandoned Canadian Pacific Railway line that in 1885 sliced through the Selkirk Mountains and connected a nation from coast-to-coast. Explore the stone ruins of a mountain resort once reached by horse-drawn carriage. Picnic among giant old-growth cedars. Ski-tour along deep powder trails. Sight black bears and mountain goats. Experience the unfolding of Canada’s past at Rogers Pass National Historic Site, the cultural heart of Glacier National Park.
Hours of operation
Open year-round
*Many visitor facilities are closed by snow from October to May
Rogers Pass Discovery Centre
Hours of operation
Fees
Free admission for youth. Other fees still apply.
Detailed fees list
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