400 13th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H6
Explore the history of Canada's iconic railway through vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and railway artifacts. This museum preserves the Canadian Pacific Railway's vital role in connecting communities across British Columbia and the nation.
Open year round. For winter hours and tours, please contact the museum.
🕐 Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00 "April, May, June, October" Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 "July, August, September"
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 26, 2026
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Institutions that offer free/reduced general admission periodically (e.g Canada Day, Thursday evenings, some Sundays, weekdays the last hour before close, etc.)
Établissements offrant une admission générale gratuite ou à tarif réduit de façon périodique (p. ex. : fête du Canada, jeudis soir, certains dimanches, en semaine durant la dernière heure avant la fermeture, etc.)
Entrance by donation; $2 per person.