Kettle Valley Steam Railway
Tourism Region: Okanagan
© "Shay blow-down". Photo courtesy Chris Cornett
Ninety minute journey along 10 km of the original Kettle Valley Railway. A 1924 Shay Steam Locomotive pulls two 1950's passenger coaches and an open-air "Kettle Kar". Prairie Valley Train Station has the Trout Creek Trading Co. gift shop and concession.
About the Collections
Kettle Valley Railway memorabilia (uncatalogued at present)
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 50
Services & Activities
Educational Programs
School tours during May June Sept Oct. Commentary appropriate to age/school/grade at request of teacher.
School Programs
Other: Brakeman training
Visitor Services
Guided Tours
: English
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Information Centre or Desk
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
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Washrooms
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Children's Activities or Services
: Nursing area or Change Table
Food Services
Concession in Prairie Valley Station
Snack bar on train
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area
Other: Catering available
Internet Services
General Information •
Events •
Education •
School Visits or Programs •
Directions or Map •
Local History •
Other Internet Services
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Hotels •
Restaurants •
Shopping •
Other Services
Featured Images
Shay #3 Locomotive before re-commissioned
© BC Archives
The Trout Creek Bridge and trestle approaches.
© Courtesy of the Summerland Museum
The Shay#3 today, Kettle Valley Railway
© photo by Chris Cornett
"Engineer at the controls".
© Photo courtesy Bob Ironmonger
"On the line"
© KVR
Map
Location
| Address: |
18404 Bathville Road Summerland, British Columbia V0H 1Z0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 250-494-8422 |
| Fax: | 250-494-8452 |
| Mailing Address: |
Kettle Valley Steam Railway Box 1288, Summerland, British Columbia V0H 1Z0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
May to October train departs Prairie Valley Station at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm May June Sept & Oct. Sat Sun Mon.
July & Aug Thurs. thru Mon.
Open: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Closed:
Tuesday
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Wednesday
Tuesday & Wednesday
Admission:
Charged
Discounts:
Groups •
Seniors •
Students
