Missed your chance to ride the Stanley Park mini train during the last holiday season? Good news: you now have another opportunity to hop aboard this summer!
The Vancouver Parks and Recreation department has announced that the Stanley Park train will have an extended schedule throughout July and August.
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Currently running only on weekends only, the train will extend operations to Wednesday through Sunday starting July 3rd. Hence, visitors now have more days available to enjoy the scenic ride.
Guests can step aboard the Urban Forest Train to discover fascinating facts about the diverse flora and fauna of Stanley Park. Additionally, children can earn a Junior Urban Forest Ranger badge during the experience.
Tickets are currently $8.25 for adults, $5.75 for seniors and youths, $4.25 for children and free for kids 2 and younger.
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Additionally, the much-loved Halloween Ghost Train experience is set to return in October, bringing back its spooky charm to Stanley Park.
After facing repairs and maintenance challenges, the train is on the right track towards a full comeback. By the end of the year, three locomotives will be pulling ten carriages. This marks a significant recovery, bringing the train close to its pre-2020 capacity.
Plans for new carriage frames and mechanical refurbishments are also underway this month, ensuring that the mini train remains a cherished part of Stanley Park’s attractions.
Looking ahead, the board has hinted at an exciting future: there are plans to potentially convert the train into an electric vehicle. This move would align with Vancouver’s sustainability goals and could give the little train a modern twist, ensuring it continues to delight passengers for many years to come.
