Rogers Pass Centre

The Rogers Pass Centre, one of the most-visited Parks Canada facilities, is undergoing major rehabilitation. The aging structure requires significant repairs to its roof and core infrastructure to continue withstanding the region's extreme snow and weather conditions. While visitor services will remain available, the exhibits and theatre are closed and other services reduced during construction.

To ensure uninterrupted access to essential services, Summit Station has been launched as a temporary visitor hub. It is now the go-to spot for key visitor services, including park information, Park Pass sales, and a selection of Parks Canada merchandise.

Summit Station is located in the heart of Rogers Pass National Historic Site, just off the Trans-Canada Highway and right next to the Rogers Pass Centre.

The name Summit Station reflects the area's rich railway heritage, symbolizing convergence, connection, and the shared experiences that have shaped the region over time. More than just a stop along the way, Summit Station honours the significance of the landscape, the historical role of the railway, and the diverse stories that continue to define this place. Whether you're traveling along the Trans-Canada Highway or exploring Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass National Historic Site, Summit Station is here to serve your needs throughout the Rogers Pass Centre's rehabilitation.

History

Rogers Pass was designated as a national historic site in 1971, due to its pivotal role in the construction and development of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway into a major national transportation corridor from 1881 to 1917. With the inauguration of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1962, it again formed part of a national route.

Located within the boundaries of Glacier National Park, this official designation includes the cultural landscape and resources associated with the former railbed of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line and along what is now the route of the Trans-Canada Highway.