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Heritage Park - The growth
of the railway in British Columbia, Canada played a big part in
establishing the locations of many of our communities currently
thriving in the BC region. Because of the early days of the railway
and its unlimited access to remote areas and communities, the province
successfully developed new trade routes and freight lanes attracting
new settlers to the region by the train load.
In the early 1960's, a group of railway enthusiasts
got together to brainstorm on how to preserve the history of the
railway on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. By 1990,
the group had purchased some historical railway equipment and heritage
housing. It was soon later that the railway association started
looking for land so to operate a railway museum honoring the history
of the railroad.
Today, The West Coast Railway Heritage Museum is
located on 12 acres near the Village of Squamish. The park museum
buildings are either, genuine heritage buildings or reproductions
so to create an atmosphere conducive to the railway era. The Silver
Fox Passenger Loading Bay, the Brightbill Heritage House, the many
restored railcars and steam trains.. all set the stage and tell
the story of the pioneers who paved the way riding the rails.
Many of the railway cars on display in the park are
from the early 1930's to 1950's. Most have been restored and are
open for viewing at your own leisure. The park is also the home
base for the Royal Hudson Steam Train. A historical train in British
Columbia because it was one of the original steam trains in the
region. This train transported goods and people from North Vancouver
to Squamish in its hey-day.
The park can also be viewed by riding the miniature
train which gives you a short tour of the grounds and an opportunity
to ride the rails.
Park Access - Follow Hwy 99 (Sea
to Sky Highway) north past the Squamish Village and the Industrial
Park turn off. Continue north on the highway until you reach Government
Rd. Turn left onto Government and continue until Aspen Rd where
you take a right. Follow the signs to the parking lot.
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