STEAMFEST - TRAIN EVENT
Squamish is home to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. On Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 2008 they will be having a unique new festival called "SteamFest".
- The spectacular Royal Hudson locomotice presents a "Symphony in Steam"
- Steam traction engines put on a show and demonstrate early power
- Stanley Steamer automobiles
- Steam railway crane and logging engine on display
- Model steam locomotives operate on teh minature railway
Rides:
- Climb into a vintage 1930's auto for a ride around the park
- Hop aboard a railway coach and take a short ride behind the Royal Hudson
- Try your arms out and pump the handcar along the track
- Ride the 3km Mini Railway around the Heritage Park - see the Garden Railway
Live Entertainment:
- Main stage in the PGE Carshop featuring the fabulous Kettle Valley Brakement and their music and stories about the railways for all ages (2 performances daily)
- Museum exhibits, model trains, children's shows, activities and lots of fun for everyone
Gift Shop. Tickets $15 for Adults, $10 Kids. Free parking. Tickets will be pre-sold.
www.wcra.org for more details