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West Coast Railway Heritage Park

West Coast Railway Heritage Park

The Royal Hudson returns to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. Photo by Bcbusinesshub.

Where is the West Coast Railway Heritage Park?

The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is situated just north of Squamish, off the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99). Driving from Vancouver takes about an hour up Highway 99 and the park is easy to find with a number of signs along the way.

West Coast Railway Heritage Park Attractions

The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is an attractive destination for all the family to enjoy with a typical visit lasting a couple of hours.

The West Coast Railway Heritage Park opened in 1994 on this 12 acre site in Squamish. Since then, the number of attractions and visitor facilities have been increased to include an interesting array of buildings and heritage railway stock which is open to visitors year round.

West Coast Railway Heritage Park Highlights

West Coast Mini-Rail Ride

Always popular with children and adults alike is the West Coast Mini-Rail Ride which takes visitors on a 1.5 mile (2.5km) tour around the park.

Town Centre

The Town Centre is a collection of buildings including the station building, heritage house and more, giving visitors to the railway park an authentic feeling of life around the railways in the mid 20th century.

Heritage Railway Collection

Of course there’s also the heritage railway collection, the largest collection of its kind in Western Canada which includes a Post Office Car as well as the world famous Royal Hudson

Other Facilities

Other facilities here at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park include food and drink provided by a number of local caterers and an attractive gift shop where you can buy a variety of railway related items.

For more information on what you can see and do at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park as well as opening hours and admission prices, please visit the West Coast Railway Association website.

West Coast Railway Heritage Park
39645 Government Road, Squamish
Squamish, B.C.
604-898-9336
West Coast Railway Heritage Park Website