All aboard for Buddy and Friends Children’s Festival at the Railway Museum of BC! Join Buddy and his friends for a weekend filled with live music, storytelling, games, activities, dance performances, and of course, trains! The Railway Museum of BC is the best place to visit for train aficionados who
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Come to Confederation Park and ride the Burnaby Central Railway’s miniature trains.  For $5 each (kids under 3 are FREE) enjoy a 10+ minute train ride through the beautiful park.  You can also get 10 rides for $45. If you, miraculously, don’t use up your 10 rides during the year,
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135 years ago, Engine 374 pulled into the Vancouver terminal for the very last time. On May 17th, celebrate this historic train with a party that includes musical performances from Will’s Jams, face painting, birthday cake, a close-up look at the train, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
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Talk about a great family adventure! Have you ridden the rails with the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway?  If not, be sure to add this outing to your Summer Bucket List! The fully-restored antique interurban train car departs from the Cloverdale Station and heads across South Surrey to Sullivan Station. The train
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Museums and galleries provide an amazing opportunity for kids and adults to explore art, culture, and history that helps us understand our current world better. Whether you’re looking to explore your own backyard more or you’re visiting from out-of-town, these museums and galleries offer kid and family-friendly exhibitions and hands-on
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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 “Day Out With Thomas”, take a fun ride on the mini rail, check out the Squamish Rotary Garden,
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The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society (DARS) has created a massive diorama centred on Port Haney in 1926. It is a labour of love that has spanned over 25 years, and the club members continue to work on this display weekly. The members of the club own all of the materials on
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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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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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As the train winds through the forest, you’ll 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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