| Alberta Central Railway Museum |
| Region of Operation: Wetaskiwin, Alberta |
| Telephone: 780-352-2257 |
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| E-mail: bill_wilson@xplornet.com |
| Web Site: www.abcentralrailway.com |
| Contact: Bill Wilson |
| Description: Alberta Central offers visitors a unique experience as to how railways operated and were operated before the radio age. They can also experience a ride on our train that runs on one mile of track, pulled by an early diesel. |
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| Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions |
| Region of Operation: Stettler, Alberta |
| Telephone: 403-742-2811 |
| Fax: 403-742-2844 |
| E-mail: info@absteamtrain.com |
| Web Site: www.absteamtrain.com |
| Contact: Bob Willis |
| Description: Spend some time with your family and friends on board a vintage steam-powered train travelling back in time to when life was experienced at a much slower pace. You will be fed, entertained, have time to visit and learn about travel during the early days in Western Canada. |
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| BC Forest Discovery Centre |
| Region of Operation: Duncan, Vancouver Island |
| Telephone: 250-715-1113 |
| Fax: 250-715-1170 |
| E-mail: info.bcfdc@shawlink.ca |
| Web Site: www.discoveryforest.com |
| Contact: Debra Bodner |
| Description: 100-acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits on forest history and industry; forest and marsh trails; gas and steam (summer) train rides, picnic area, snack bar. Spend a Day of Discovery! |
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Canada by Rail
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| Region of Operation: Across Canada |
| Telephone: 613-564-8104 |
| Fax: 613-567-6726 |
| E-mail: info@canadabyrail.ca |
| Web Site: www.canadabyrail.ca |
| Contact: Bruce Burrows |
| Description: Canada by Rail was formed to promote all rail-related tourist opportunities across Canada. Canadabyrail.ca is a one-stop resource for over 400 tourist rail options: railway excursion companies, museums, rail tour operators, historical rail societies, historic and heritage rail stations, and much more! |
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Dream Catcher Express
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| Region of Operation: Ontario |
| Telephone: 1-800-268-9281 |
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| E-mail: tours@ontarionorthland.ca |
| Web Site: www.ontarionorthland.ca |
| Contact: Dawn Elliott |
| Description: A captivating one day train excursion which allows you to enjoy brilliant fall colours through large viewing windows in the comfort of your passenger car. It also features a Dome Car for a more spectacular panoramic viewing from the comfort of your seat, professional entertainment for your enjoyment and a licensed snack coach. A product of high caliber!
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Elgin County Railway Museum
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| Region of Operation: St. Thomas in southwestern Ontario |
| Telephone: 519-637-6284 |
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| E-mail: thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org |
| Web Site: www.ecrm5700.org |
| Contact: Charles Sterne / for Group Tours: Fred Elliott |
| Description: Visit the railway capital of Canada and the Elgin County Railway Museum. Locomotives, cabooses, sleeping car, model railway, and artifacts. Operated by a non-profit, volunteer organization to educate and inform. Check website or telephone for museum hours and special events.
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Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum
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| Region of Operation: St. Constant, Quebec |
| Telephone: 450-638-1522 |
| Fax: 450-638-1563 |
| E-mail: info@exporail.org |
| Web Site: www.exporail.org |
| Contact: Marie-Claude Reid |
| Description: Canada’s largest collection of Railway Material with more than 160 vehicles. Take a ride onboard a vintage 1920 streetcar or the Miniature Railway Train. |
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| Halton County Radial Railway |
| Region of Operation: Ontario |
| Telephone: 518-856-9802 |
| Fax: 519-856-1399 |
| E-mail: streetcar@hcry.org |
| Web Site: www.hcry.org |
| Contact: John Ogilvie |
| Description: Founded in 1954, Halton County Radial Railway is Canada's first, and Ontario's only, operating electric railway museum. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with rides on a variety of restored street cars, radial and work cars, through two kilometers of scenic woodlands. |
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Kamloops Heritage Railway
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| Region of Operation: Kamloops, central BC |
| Telephone: 250-374-2141 |
| Fax: 250-372-5332 |
| E-mail: info@kamrail.com |
| Web Site: www.kamrail.com |
| Contact: Brenda Pollock |
| Description: Journey back in time on our steam-powered heritage train. Choose a full day aboard the “Armstrong Explorer” or an hour of fun riding the “Spirit of Kamloops”. Retrace the route of the fur brigades. Western towns, train robbery lore, Christmas and Halloween special rail experiences. Group rates. Private charters. Visit our web site for hours of operation and directions. |
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Kettle Valley Steam Railway
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| Region of Operation: Thompson Okanagan |
| Telephone: 1-877-494-8424 |
| Fax: 250-494-8452 |
| E-mail: kvr@telus.net |
| Web Site: www.kettlevalleyrail.org |
| Contact: Jo Ann Reynolds |
| Description: "The Okanagan's Heritage Railway" We invite you to join us on the only preserved section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway: Ten miles of beautiful vistas; from lush orchards and vineyards to a spectacular view of lake and land from the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge 238 ft above the canyon floor. The sight and sound of our restored 1912 Steam Locomotive the “3716” will bring the era alive as you ride along on this 90 minute journey in a vintage passenger coach or open air car. An observation game for kids, anecdotes and lively musical entertainment make every run a memorable experience for the whole family. Great Train Robbery & BBQ / Historic Rails & Trails and other special events on specified dates during May - October season.
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| Memory Junction Museum |
| Region of Operation: Brighton, Ontario |
| Telephone: 613-475-0379 |
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| E-mail: re.bangay@sympatico.ca |
| Web Site: www.memoryjunction.netfirms.com |
| Contact: Eugenia Bangay |
| Description: Railway and Brighton & region historical artifacts. Special Events throughout Season. Bus Tours welcome. For directions and hours of operation check web site. |
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Polar Bear Express
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| Region of Operation: Ontario |
| Telephone: 1-800-268-9281 |
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| E-mail: tours@ontarionorthland.ca |
| Web Site: www.ontarionorthland.ca |
| Contact: Dawn Elliott |
| Description: Rail. History. Culture. A Canadian heritage experience!
Acclaimed by the "World's Greatest!..." television show as the "World's Greatest Rail Excursion!", this railway excursion will allow you and your family to get away from all of the hassles of modern living and spend time discovering the history of the people and the landscape of the North.
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| Rail & Cruise Travel Center |
| Region of Operation: Quebec and Ontario |
| Telephone: 908-688-7277 |
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| E-mail: pcalleo@railandcruisetravel.com |
| Web Site: www.railandcruisetravel.com |
| Contact: Peter Calleo |
| Description: Operator of luxury scenic rail journeys between Montreal, Niagara Falls, Quebec City, Toronto and New York City. Guests travel aboard restored pullman rail cars and enjoy first-class accommodations, fine dining and fantastic scenery. |
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| Rail Travel Tours |
| Region of Operation: Canada |
| Telephone: 204-897-9551 |
| Fax: 204-897-9551 |
| E-mail: railtraveltours@mts.net |
| Web Site: www.railtraveltours.com |
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| Description: Rail Travel Tours is a tour operator using rail transportation to enjoy the different regions of Canada. From the Atlantic to the Arctic to the Pacific Oceans, our tours get off the train at numerous destinations so you can learn about the ecology, culture and history of Canada. |
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| Railway Coastal Museum |
| Region of Operation: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Telephone: 709-724-5929 |
| Fax: 709-724-5932 |
| E-mail: info@railwaycoastalmuseum.ca |
| Web Site: www.railwaycoastalmuseum.ca/ |
| Contact: Corrina Dawe |
| Description: 'Newfoundland's Most Fascinating Story' revisits the province's railway and coastal boat services. Over 100 exhibits and displays - including a 1940s passenger train diorama, models, murals, and automated train model - in a beautiful 100 year old station. Gift store offers quality toys, books, clothing, etc. |
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Revelstoke Railway Museum
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| Region of Operation: Revelstoke BC / Thompson-Okanagan |
| Telephone: 250-837-6060 Toll Free 1-877-837-6060 |
| Fax: 250-837-3732 |
| E-mail: railway@telus.net |
| Web Site: www.railwaymuseum.com |
| Contact: Jennifer Dunkerson |
| Description: Discover railway history at the Revelstoke Railway Museum. Exhibiting fascinating artifacts and photographs, including a restored CPR steam locomotive. Bus tours welcome. Picnic area. Gift Shop. Visit our operation at The Last Spike, on Hwy 1.
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Rocky Mountaineer
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| Region of Operation: across Canada featuring Canada's West / Canadian Rockies |
| Telephone: 604-606-7245 |
| Fax: 604-606-7295 |
| E-mail: sales@rockymountaineer.com |
| Web Site: www.rockymountaineer.com |
| Contact: Elizabeth Johnsen - U.S. Sales; Philip Ordever - European Sales; Ian Robertson - Canada Sales |
| Description: Rocky Mountaineer offers unique Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Guests experience the diverse beauty of Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies as they relax and enjoy renowned service and gourmet cuisine onboard. Best known for the award-winning two-day, all daylight Rocky Mountaineer train journey, the company also offers a three-hour rail excursion between Vancouver and Whistler, BC. |
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| Royal Canadian Pacific |
| Region of Operation: Alberta/British Columbia - Canadian Rockies |
| Telephone: 403-508-1400 / 1-877-665-3044 |
| Fax: 403-508-1409 |
| E-mail: info@royalcanadianpacific.com |
| Web Site: www.royalcanadianpacific.com |
| Contact: Jean LeSourd |
| Description: Luxury excursion through the Canadian Rockies, from the five-star comfort of vintage rail cars with beautifully restored fixtures and the modern conveniences that today's traveller expects. Luxurious, private guest quarters. Gourmet meals. Majestic mountain scenery. Rail travel like you've never experienced before. |
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| Train Station Inn |
| Region of Operation: Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia |
| Telephone: 902-657-3222 |
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| E-mail: office@trainstation.ca |
| Web Site: www.trainstation.ca |
| Contact: James LeFresne |
| Description: The Train Station Inn is a century old Railway station that has been transformed into a unique country Inn. It's a tourist's dream with not only a railway museum, cafe, gift shop and fine dining, but guests have a choice of several railway cars to choose from for "a one of a kind" overnight stay. |
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West Coast Railway Heritage Park
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| Region of Operation: Vancouver / Squamish British Columbia |
| Telephone: 604-898-9336 |
| Fax: 604-898-9349 |
| E-mail: park@wcra.org |
| Web Site: www.wcra.org |
| Contact: Nathan Pinfield |
| Description: Home of the Royal Hudson steam locomotive, and Western Canada's largest collection of Heritage Railway Equipment. Ride the 3 km Miniature Railway, explore the Garden and Model Railway displays and climb aboard snowplows, cabooses & locomotives. Town centre features Brightbill Heritage House and the Squamish Station, designed in 1915 but not built until 2000. The new 21,000 sq.ft. CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre will open in 2010. WCRA also operates rail tours through their subsidiary West Coast Rail Tours. |
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| Winnipeg Railway Museum |
| Region of Operation: Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Telephone: 204-942-4632 |
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| E-mail: wpgrail@ mts.net |
| Web Site: www.wpgrailwaymuseum.com |
| Contact: Ken Praymak |
| Description: A collection of unique and unusual items of rolling stock and interpretive displays illustrates the railway heritage of Western Canada, and for the pure rail fan offers the opportunity to see some things which just aren't available anywhere else. The museum is uniquely sited in an operating passenger station. |
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