Miniature Railway
Located on Stanley Park

Location:
Entrance to Stanley Park is the east of Georgia Street past Denman Street. Follow the marked signs to the Railway.

General Information:
This is an exact replica of Locomotive Engine #374, which pulled the first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver in 1886. Now you can take a 15 minute ride through the Stanley Park wilderness. It's a beautiful ride, and a great reminder of the old growth trees that used to encompass the Lower Mainland. This ride is recommended for those of all ages. The Miniature Train has become one of Vancouver's most popular attractions and carries over 200,000 passengers per year.

Age Group:
Fun for all ages!

Hours of Operation:
Farmyard and Train Hours of Operation 2007

January closed
Feb 3 - May 18 (except as noted) 11 am - 4 pm weekends only, weather permitting*
Spring Break (Mar 17 - 25) 11 am - 4 pm daily
Easter long weekend (Apr 6 - 9) 11 am - 4 pm daily
May 19 - Jun 29 11 am - 4 pm daily
Jun 30 - Sep 3 Train 10:30am - 5 pm daily
Farmyard 11:00am - 4 pm daily
Sep 4 - 16 11 am - 4 pm weekends only, weather permitting*
Sep 17 - Dec 31 Open for Ghost Train and Bright Nights only.

Closed otherwise
October 12 - November 3 Halloween Ghost Train

December (dates tba) Bright Nights Christmas Train*For dates when open weather permitting phone the Info Line at 604-257-8531.

Cost: (Currently)
Children's Farmyard or Miniature Railway
Adult 5.50
Youth 4.00
Senior 3.75
* Child (2-12 yrs) 2.75

Family at child rate
Group Rate (10 or more) 20% off reg. fee


* Child Rate applies to ages 2-12 for all Train and Farmyard Admissions

What is there to Do and See?
While the Miniature Train ride is fun for little kids year-round, twice a year it transforms into a popular night-time event.

During the month of October, the train is converted into a Halloween Ghost Train, this is an extremely popular attraction for locals every year. The Ghost Train boasts a new theme each year and is great fun for anyone who enjoys being scared and amazed. lots of fun, but be warned that tickets sell out fast!

Each December, the Vancouver Park Board and the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund get together to put on the Bright Nights in Stanley Park display. They create seasonal dioramas, a new adventure for the train and also light up the park with some beautiful light displays. Santa is in residence in his "living room" at the Train Station. And the entire area is bright with over a million Christmas lights.

Winding along a mile and a quarter of 20" gauge track, the train travels over trestles and through tunnels in a picturesque journey through the forest. There are three sets of cars and four engines, one of which is a replica of Canadian Pacific Railway #374, famous for pulling Canada's first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver in the late 1880s. The real Engine #374 is on display in a special pavilion located adjacent to the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

*See Farms, critters and animals web pagem in Kids Vancouver's web site for more information on the Children’s Farmyard also at Stanley Park