In 1881, when Major A.B. Rogers reached the summit of the pass that now bears his name, he knew that he had found the long sought route through the Selkirk Mountains.

Today, you can visit the remains of that earlier time in Glacier National Park. Follow the abandoned 1890's rail line, walk through the collapsed snowsheds and stroll through the ruins of Glacier House, one of Canadian Pacific's great hotels. The Rogers Pass Centre is Glacier National Park's main interpretive facility, telling the stories of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Trans-Canada Highway and the route through the Rogers Pass.

Located at the summit of the pass, the Rogers Pass Centre includes a theater, a hall of railway models and natural history exhibits. As well, the Glacier Circle Bookstore, operated by the Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier has a great selection of books and souvenir items. All proceeds from the store go to fund various projects in the parks. The Rogers Pass Centre is a definite stop and is open year round with reduced hours in the winter.