Trains
Bright Nights: Lights & Cheer in Stanley Park
It’s BACK! Thanks to a generous group of sponsors, the Stanley Park Christmas Train is back for 2024! Don’t miss this family-favourite holiday event. Tickets are available starting November 5th. Bright Nights at Stanley Park: When: November 29, 2024- January 4, 2025 Time: 4pm – 10pm Where: Stanley Park, Vancouver
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All Aboard! Ride the North Pole Express
The magic of Christmas isn’t the things tucked under the Christmas tree. It is the collection of memories, moments and time together that children remember the most and talk about for years to come. Kick off the holiday season with an event that train aficionados, children, and the young-at-heart will
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Vancouver Train Expo
If you (or your kids) love trains, you won’t want to miss this show. Actively running trains, numerous vendors and much more will delight. Exhibitors included model railway groups displaying models and operating displays in all scales, retail and private vendors, special interactive displays for children and the national passenger
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The Railway Museum of BC
The Railway Museum of BC portrays a typical railway facility of the mid-20th century. You can tour authentic railway equipment in various restoration stages, ride with Thomas the tank engine during the âDay Out With Thomasâ, take a fun ride on the mini rail, check out the Squamish Rotary Garden,
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Need a Train Fix? Ultimate Guide to Train Rides & Activities in Metro Vancouver
Reasons why trains make the perfect family activity: They are intricate and no two train attractions are exactly alike. This means your kids will never tire of seeing a new train. Riding a train is exciting. How fast will it go? What sounds will you hear? What will you see
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Winter Tram in Steveston
All aboard the Winter Tram in Steveston! This is one historic attraction you don’t want to miss! Hop on board Tram Car No. 1220 for some holiday fun for the whole family. In addition to the festive decorations, there is plenty to see and do for everyone. Start by checking
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Urban Forest Train – Stanley Park Train
As the train winds through the forest, youâll hear fun facts about the resident wildlife and snippets of Stanley Park history. Learn the names of the common trees and the variety of creatures that make this park their home. Younger passengers can even earn a Junior Urban Forest Ranger button!
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Train Station and Caboose Opening Weekend!
After a long winter sleep the folks at Coquitlam Heritage are happy to open up the Fraser Mills Train Station and their CP Rail 1970s Caboose for summer season tours! You are invited to their opening weekend on June 25 and 26. Don’t forget to visit Mackin House where you
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All Aboard! It’s Time to Ride Miniature Trains at Burnaby Central Railway
Come to Confederation Park and ride the Burnaby Central Railway’s miniature trains. Â For $4.50 each (kids under 3 are FREE) enjoy a 10+ minute train ride through the beautiful park. Â You can also get 10 rides for $40. If you, miraculously, don’t use up your 10 rides during the year,
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Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf
The locomotives Eddy The Engine and Chough, take you in their coaches into the woods of Bear Creek Park, through the magical tunnel which features seasonal displays, through the forest of giant cottonwood trees, past the Bear Creek Floral Garden, over the King Creek Bridge and back to the station
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