Upcoming Dates, Departure Times & Fares

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted. The ticket office opens 30 minutes prior to the first departure of the day. Passengers should arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time to allow sufficient time for parking, ticketing, washroom visits and boarding the train. Round-trip ride takes about 50 minutes. Schedules and operating equipment subject to change without notice.


2010 EXCURSION SCHEDULE and FARES:
 
Regular excursions begin Victoria Day weekend (May 23rd) and run through to the weekend after Thanksgiving (October 17th).

The train operates every Sunday and holiday Monday, departing at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00. In addition, the train also operates Mondays and Tuesdays in July and August, and the first three Saturdays in October, at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00.

Fares: Adults $13, Seniors $11, Children $8 including all taxes. Babies under 3, not occupying a seat, are free. Children's fares apply to age 15 and under; senior fares to age 65 and older. Visa, MasterCard & Interac are accepted for payment.

For safety reasons, strollers and infant car seats are not permitted on board the train.

Please visit the Planning Your Trip page for answers to commonly-asked questions.


FALL COLOUR EXCURSIONS:
 
Enjoy an excursion through the Beeton Creek Valley and enjoy the Conductor's commentary as you travel through a backdrop of beautiful autumn leaves.

Fall Colour excursions run on October 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 with four departures daily at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 & 3.00. Regular fares apply.

Advance reservations will be available starting September 7th.


HALLOWE'EN EXPRESS:
 
Our only night-time excursions of the season! Come in costume for a special trip in search of the ghost which is known to inhabit our rail line. Best costume contest sponsorted by Tottenham Dairy Queen.

Hallowe'en Express trains run on

  • Friday October 29th at 7:30 & 8:30 and on
  • Saturday October 30th at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30

Advance reservations will be available starting October 4th.

Special event fares (for Hallowe'en and Santa excursions): Adults $14, Children $8 including all taxes. Babies under 3, not occupying a seat, are free. Children's fares apply to age 15 and under.


SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS:
 
Join in the fun and magic of Christmas with a trip up the line hosted by the Jolly Old Soul himself and his elves.

Santa Express trains run on December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 with four departures daily at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 & 2:30.

Advance reservations will be available starting November 1st.

Special event fares (for Hallowe'en and Santa excursions): Adults $14, Children $8 including all taxes. Babies under 3, not occupying a seat, are free. Children's fares apply to age 15 and under.

For information on special event advance reservations, please click here.

 

 
 


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