Railway Museum of British Columbia

About her great piece of history. The Canadian coast to coast railway is a must see and it’s free. We must remember our history. Guides inside to share stories and try to answer questions. Loved it.

The Polar Express is an experience the kids (and adults) will not forget. The train ride is magical with plenty of entertainment during the 50 minute ride. Once you arrive at the North Pole, Santa and Mrs Claus are seated for photos, surrounded by a dazzling display of Christmas decor. Live band, hot chocolate milk, mini train rides, cookie & ornament decorating, miniature train displays are all part of the fun. You’ll easily spend 90 minutes inside to experience it all. The only downside is that you’ll have to make your own way home from the North Pole! Highly recommend!

Went for a craft show. Was a great space. It is good for lots of events and is a cool spot in Squamish. The craft show had tons of great vendors.

We did the North Pole Express event yesterday. It was so much fun and we had a great time! They really did an amazing job of orchestrating the entire event and timing everything so that the groups don't overlap. (Tip--We attended the 4pm session which fell during our usual dinner time and we were quite hungry, but the only non-sweet food available was popcorn and $8 hot dogs. Would definitely bring my own snacks next time!)

Went for our first time to the polar express christmas train! It was AMAZING!!! The train had singing, cookies, and entertainment...my three year old was just all smiles.

Santa at the north pole took their time and we got some really awesome pics! The mini train through the candy cane lane was a highlight...so well done.

There were lots of cool trains to look at and many other activies like cookie decorating, crafts and more.

It was just so so so awesome!

My family and friends took our children to the Polar Express and it was magical! Santa and Mrs. Claus were so special! Our six-year-old and three-year-old were mesmerized by the whole experience. Very well done and we were so impressed by the team of volunteers who put this production on. Thank you!

Very well done. Our family of 6 enjoyed the train ride and the North Pole afterwards. There were many activities for kids of all ages and everything was well organized. We chose to all wear the same pyjamas and that made it even more fun as well as great for photos with Santa and Mrs.Claus! Definitely a great activity to do as a family.

Our recent experience at the North Pole Express in Squamish was nothing short of magical! From the moment we stepped onto the enchanting train platform, we were immersed in a winter wonderland filled with joy and festive cheer.

One of the standout features of the event was the plethora of activities catering to both kids and adults. The train sets featuring a miniature city layout were not only visually delightful but also interactive, allowing visitors to engage in playful exploration. The mini train ride was a highlight, providing a charming journey that added to the overall festive atmosphere.

The variety of activities offered truly made this experience memorable. Ornament decorating brought out our creative side, while cookie decorating allowed us to indulge our sweet tooth. The attention to detail in each activity ensured that participants of all ages found joy in the festive crafts.

Meeting Santa was a delight, and the opportunity to capture the moment with a keepsake photo added a special touch to our visit. The hot chocolate was a welcomed treat, warming us up on a chilly winter day. Additionally, the souvenir we took home served as a lovely memento, allowing us to cherish the memories of our North Pole Express adventure.

The organizers deserve commendation for seamlessly blending entertainment and festive spirit into every aspect of the event. The North Pole Express Squamish is truly a family-friendly experience that goes above and beyond to ensure that both children and adults can fully participate and enjoy the holiday festivities. We left with hearts full of joy and a sense of the magic that makes the holiday season truly special.

Best Experience to back in old time where the Train is the one of good transportation.
Well maintain facility,there train is keep in clean,organized and very knowlegable and very details.
The price for adult is 25$ but there is a discount for a family price.
We spent about 1hour to see and look as much as we can inside the train.
All the person who is working there is very nice and polite.
There is a train ride in certain time.
Your kids will definetly enjoy here even adults too who like train!
Must be visit when you are in squamish!
It is worth it!

Came here for day out with Thomas. Not cheap for sure, but good cause for charity.

Train ride was okay, no interactions or any fun activities onboard unfortunately. 20min went by fast.

Highlight of the event was actually riding the mini train for 20min. $3 per person, it was so fun for everyone.

Have some food before you come, I would recommend.

Overall I think it’s a nice day trip activity.

Really great place with lots of activities to do and many nice trains to check out. Staff is passionate and friendly. Only 20 bucks per person - is a steal. I wish they were open more often.

Fascinating to explore and travel back in time. We were caught up in the knowledge and experience of the museum's dedicated volunteers who help bring the museum to life.

Been here for many many times, actually when Thomas mini rail project happen, its too much crowd. You have no time to enjoy the place. i strongly suggest find a quiet time to play, no much people and you could slow pace and feel the tremendous history of railway.

We did have a lot fun here in the Saturday. We can get into almost all the big monsters to have close look inside. We have taken the rides of different size and model of the train, they are all FREE! The volunteers are super nice and friendly, I wish I could do the same thing when I am retired.

Mini train was fun.. 15-20 min ride. $5 per person. The ride on Thomas the train was hot, I wish they had A/C in there..

We had a wonderful, nostalgic time. My grandsons used to come every year to the Christmas train growing up but this is the first time in about 8 years since we have attended. We missed the Polar Express story but were astounded at how elaborate the minirail ride has become. I think the model railway display was my favourite. I could have watched it for hours! Thank you for all your hard work. One suggestion I might make is to move the balloon lady in the waiting room over to the baggage car side of the waiting room from beside the door onto the platform so the line up for balloon animals does not block the door into the waiting room.. It seemed to get very crowded, very quickly, at the waiting room door and people did not realize they were in a balloon line up, not just waiting to get into the waiting room.

Had a fantastic time at the North Pole Christmas train in Squamish. Great, festive event for kids and family. They do a fantastic job at the Railway Museum. I’d highly recommend. Book early too!

had a blast at the day out with Thomas. Some line ups were approx 20 minutes but well worth it. Nicely organized and tons of things to do for the kids. Will return again!

A wonderful gem off the beaten path in Squamish that is a must see. With everything from a miniature train ride to toy trains and a banquet hall to host events this is quite the place. Many moments in history are captured in a palpable way for people of all ages to appreciate. All staff were extremely friendly and exhibits very well assembled. We only had half a day with young kids, but we'll be back again for sure.

Was an awesome museum for people of all ages! It covers so much history of Canadian trains. There are beautifully recovered locomotives and passenger cars that are charming to explore. The different train rides are fun to go on. It's worth going if you're in Squamish for the day.