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Rocky Mountain Express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nation’s first transcontinental railway.
Filmed in Alberta and B.C., the film tells the story of the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) which ranks among the greatest engineering feats in history. Spanning thousands of miles and some of the world’s greatest natural barriers, this grand project drew together far flung communities isolated in the wilderness and helped shape a new nation.
The film retraces the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816. The film weaves together spectacular IMAX aerial cinematography, breathtaking vistas of the west, archival images and maps and the potent energy and rhythms of a live steam locomotive to immerse audiences in a an era of remarkable ingenuity and struggle and a region of stunning natural beauty.
See the mountains and experience our history like never before in this amazing film. Ride the rails along deep river canyons and over high mountain passes. Discover some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on earth and the heroic human drama and epic engineering that shaped a continent.
This film is only available in 2D.
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Rocky Mountain Express will propel your students on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nation's first transcontinental railway. Discover some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on Earth and the heroic human drama and epic engineering that shaped the continent and a country.
This film is only available in 2D.
This film is available in English or French.
Best Curriculum Fit
Grade 4
- Topic B: Wheels & Levers
- Topic C: Building Devices & Vehicles That Move
- Social Studies: Alberta: The Land, Histories & Stories
- Computer Science
Grade 5
- Social Studies: Canada: The Land, Histories & Stories
Grade 6
- Social Studies: Democracy: Action & Participation
Grade 7
- Unit D: Structures & Forces
- Social Studies: Canada: Origins, Histories & Movement of People
Grade 8
- Unit D: Mechanical Systems
Grade 9
- Social Studies: Canada: Opportunities & Challenges
Highschool
- Social Studies
Where: IMAX Theatre
Showtimes: Teacher's Choice
Age: All Ages
Grades: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School
Entry: Additional Ticket Required
Rating: G
Length: 45 minutes
Where: IMAX Theatre
Showtimes: Teacher's Choice
Age: All Ages
Grades: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School
Entry: Additional Ticket Required
Rating: G
Length: 45 minutes