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Choo-Choo! 10 Train Adventures for Seattle-Area Kids and Families

Free mini train rides, historic excursions, urban rail adventures and more

Nancy Chaney
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Published on: June 01, 2023

Choo-Choo! 10 Train Adventures for Seattle-Area Kids and Families

West Coast Railway Heritage Park
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West Coast Railway Heritage Park

Bonus: Railway Museum of British Columbia, Squamish, B.C.

For those planning a road trip north to British Columbia consider a stop at the terrific Railway Museum of British Columbia (formerly West Coast Railway Heritage Park) in Squamish. Find this city north of Vancouver, on the way to Whistler.

The museum features a roundhouse and an impressive number of engines and rail cars in various states of restoration. There’s also a mini-train on which volunteers offer rides. In addition, this park hosts a Day Out With Thomas event. Check the website for more information about dates and how to purchase tickets.

Getting there: Squamish is about a 3.5-hour drive north from Seattle, an hour beyond Vancouver.

Open hours: Open Saturdays only, July 1–Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission (in Canadian dollars) is $25 for adults; $18 for students ages 12–18 with a current student ID; $10 for kids ages 6–11; kids 5 and younger enter free. Or, consider purchasing a family pass for the day for $75 (everyone covered by the pass must live at the same address). 

To visit nearby: Vancouver, Whistler and stunning Howe Sound.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published many years ago and updated most recently in 2023.

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