12 Train Adventures for Seattle-Area Kids and Families
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Head north to tour this impressive Canadian railway museum. Photo: courtesy Tourism Squamish | Explore Squamish
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 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 that will take you on a 20-minute ride around the park grounds, so you can see the different stations.
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.
Cost and hours: The museum is open every Saturday (and Sundays on long weekends) until Thanksgiving. They’re also open on Thursdays in July and August. Admission (in Canadian dollars) is $30 for adults; $22 for students ages 12–18 with a current student ID; $15 for kids ages 6–11; kids 5 and younger enter free. Or, consider purchasing a family pass for the day for $85 (everyone covered by the pass must live at the same address).
Things to do nearby: In addition to exploring Squamish, you can also visit Vancouver, Whistler and stunning Howe Sound.
