Stanley Park Railway

Stanley Park Railway The Stanley Park Railway is one of Vancouver's most popular attractions, welcoming over 200,000 visitors per year.

Open since 1964, the train is one of Vancouver's most enduring and popular family attractions, winding through tunnels and over trestles in the Stanley Park forest. Situated on a site cleared by Typhoon Freda in 1962, the two kilometer track travels through the forest in iconic Stanley Park. Kids of all ages will enjoy the fun relaxing ride in a replica of Canadian Pacific Railway Engine #374, fam

ous for pulling Canada's first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver in the late 1880s. The railway hosts events for Easter, Halloween and Christmas and is open for the summer from mid-June through Labour Day.

The Vancouver Park Board regrets to announce that the Stanley Park Train will not be back in operation in time for our a...
03/17/2025

The Vancouver Park Board regrets to announce that the Stanley Park Train will not be back in operation in time for our annual Easter Train event.

We know that this latest update is disappointing for many fans and families who look forward to spending their Easter weekend at the Railway. Our staff is working to bring the train back online so that it can welcome visitors aboard for many years to come, however, we currently do not have an estimated time of return.

We appreciate your understanding and we will ensure that any updates regarding the status of the Stanley Park Train operations and holiday events will be shared on our social channels and website in a timely manner.

Attention Bright Nights Ticketholders and Valued FollowersWe regret to inform you that all Bright Nights Train rides hav...
12/20/2024

Attention Bright Nights Ticketholders and Valued Followers

We regret to inform you that all Bright Nights Train rides have been cancelled and will not resume operations for the remainder of the season. This decision was not made lightly, and we appreciate your understanding during this time. The Vancouver Park Board will be sharing a broader update to the public on this decision soon.

For guests with reservations from December 23 to January 4: We are processing refunds as soon as possible. Please look for updates in your inbox.

Visitors are still welcome to enjoy the lights and displays in the plaza area daily from 4 pm to 10 pm, thanks to the incredible efforts of over 1,200 volunteers from the BC Burn Fund. Admission is by donation, supporting the Burn Fund’s survivor programs. Please note that the plaza will be closed on December 25.

Thank you for your continued support, patience and understanding.

We sincerely regret to inform you that, effective today, the Vancouver Park Board is suspending all Stanley Park Train o...
12/14/2024

We sincerely regret to inform you that, effective today, the Vancouver Park Board is suspending all Stanley Park Train operations until further notice following a safety incident last night, Friday December 13, 2024. Staff are working to notify and refund all affected customers who had reservations this weekend and until Wednesday, December 18, 2024. We are very sorry as we understand the inconvenience and disappointment this represents for you, your friends, and your loved ones.

Unfortunately today, the Bright Nights plaza is also closed, as Stanley Park currently is closed to public access due to high winds. These weather conditions are elevating the risk of tree failures and public safety risks throughout the park.

For the remainder of the period in which the train's operations are suspended, once Stanley Park reopens, we welcome visitors to come and enjoy the seasonal displays on the train plaza, curated in partnership with the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

If you have tickets for the train after December 18, we will share an update regarding operations when we have additional information. Ticketholders are welcome to contact Showpass to request a refund at any time at 1-844-307-7469.

TRAIN UPDATE: Tonight's train ticketholders may encounter a longer-than-usual wait time. Due to seasonal illness impacti...
12/12/2024

TRAIN UPDATE: Tonight's train ticketholders may encounter a longer-than-usual wait time. Due to seasonal illness impacting staff availability, we are only able to run one locomotive at this time. We are transferring additional carriages to the operating locomotive to accommodate guests as best we can.

If you are a ticketholder for a time slot prior to 5 pm, please continue to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in at the train station as indicated on your ticket. If you have tickets for 5 pm onwards, there is no need to arrive early. All ticketholders should ensure they are dressed warmly, and please consider bringing snacks and warm beverages or visiting our onsite food vendors before joining the line.

We appreciate your patience with our onsite team as we work to accommodate all ticketholders tonight!

Vancouver Park Board
BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund

TRAIN SERVICE UPDATE - December 7, 9AM: The train issue has been resolved and the Bright Nights train will resume operat...
12/07/2024

TRAIN SERVICE UPDATE - December 7, 9AM: The train issue has been resolved and the Bright Nights train will resume operations today. If you had tickets for last night, please check your inbox for an email from Showpass. Thank you for your patience.

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TRAIN SERVICE UPDATE at 5:36PM Friday, December 6th: Please note, the Bright Nights Train is temporarily out of service and will not be running for the rest of the evening. Any ticket holders with tickets for 4:40PM onwards will be refunded by Showpass via the method of purchase. Please check your inbox tomorrow for a follow up email from Showpass.

The plaza area is still open and welcoming visitors by donation to BC Burn Fund for the remainder of the evening.

We apologize for impacting your holiday plans this evening. We understand that Bright Nights is an important family tradition and we thank you for your patience and understanding for this unforeseen situation.

We will post an update on tomorrow’s train status as soon as we have more information.

Vancouver Park Board

We'd like to remind all Bright Nights visitors and train ticketholders to expect traffic to be extremely heavy this week...
12/05/2024

We'd like to remind all Bright Nights visitors and train ticketholders to expect traffic to be extremely heavy this weekend, from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8. Thousands of visitors will be coming downtown for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts as well as other events, games and festivities.

In addition, the overflow parking lot across from the Railway entrance is unavailable for parking due to the Metro Vancouver Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel project. More information can be found here: https://heyor.ca/qyZTDX

A 2-hour pay parking limit will be in effect in the main Stanley Park Railway lot. Free event parking will be available after 3pm at the Stanley Park Information Booth, Vancouver Aquarium, and Lumberman’s Arch lots. You can view free parking locations on this map: https://heyor.ca/AVVjub

Remember to plan ahead when travelling in, around and out of downtown, and expect delays. Please allow additional time for these expected traffic delays and to secure parking. Whenever possible, please walk, bike, roll, Mobi or take transit (TransLink Route 19 stops directly beside the main Railway entrance).

For more event information, please visit brightnights.ca.

Event Update, December 3, 6:15PM: We have resolved the issue and the second locomotive is back in service. Thank you to ...
12/04/2024

Event Update, December 3, 6:15PM: We have resolved the issue and the second locomotive is back in service. Thank you to all ticketholders for your patience tonight as we work to accommodate the queue.
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4PM: Tonight's train ticketholders may encounter an longer-than-usual wait time, as one of the locomotives is temporarily out of service. We are transferring additional carriages to the operating locomotive to accommodate guests as best we can, and we appreciate your patience during this time. We hope to return the locomotive to service as quickly as possible, and will provide an update when operations have returned to regular capacity.

11/29/2024

✨ Welcome to Bright Nights in Stanley Park! ✨

We can't wait to welcome visitors back for the holiday season, starting tonight at 4pm. While train tickets are sold out, the plaza area is fully decorated and open to the public during event hours by donation to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

Some things to note:

🧣 Remember to bundle up! The train will run rain, shine, or snow, unless safety concerns arise due to weather conditions.

🍔 Come hungry! There are plenty of food vendors on site. Visit brightnights.ca for a full list. Accessible washrooms are available at the entrance.

🚫 Please leave your pets at home, as no pets are allowed on the train with the exception of working guide and service dogs.

🎟️ If you are joining us on the train this year, please have your tickets ready on your mobile device or printed out for scanning upon arrival, and check in at the station a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of your time slot.

🚗 On-site parking near the Stanley Park Railway will be limited due to construction on Metro Vancouver’s Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel. A 2 hour pay parking limit will be in effect in the main Stanley Park Railway lot. Free event parking will be available at the Stanley Park Information Booth, Vancouver Aquarium, and Lumberman’s Arch lots after 3 pm. Please allow additional time for potential traffic delays and to secure parking.

📷 But most of all, have fun and snap some photos -- and don’t forget to tag the Stanley Park Railway in your posts!

For more event information, please visit www.brightnights.ca.
All aboard! 🚂 🚃 🚃 🚃 🚃 Bright Nights in Stanley Park is curated in partnership with Vancouver Park Board and BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

Just 2 days remain until opening night of Bright Nights! If you have train tickets for Bright Nights this year, or if yo...
11/27/2024

Just 2 days remain until opening night of Bright Nights! If you have train tickets for Bright Nights this year, or if you will be enjoying a stroll through the plaza area by donation to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund, please note that parking has changed since previous events.

On-site parking near the Stanley Park Railway will be limited due to construction on Metro Vancouver’s Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, starting in November.

A 2-hour pay parking limit will be in effect in the main railway lot, while free event parking will be available after 3 pm at the Stanley Park Information Booth, Vancouver Aquarium, and Lumberman’s Arch lots.

Parking will not be available in the overflow lot on the west side of Pipeline Road.

We recommend allowing additional time for potential traffic delays and to secure parking.

More event information can be found at www.brightnights.ca.

Setup is well underway for Bright Nights, along the train route and in the plaza! The plaza will be fully decorated and ...
11/22/2024

Setup is well underway for Bright Nights, along the train route and in the plaza! The plaza will be fully decorated and open to the public during event hours by donation to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

Around 1,200 fire fighters from across the province volunteer their time to help set-up and take-down almost 3 million lights and displays, including fan favourites like the iconic vintage fire truck, giant red reindeer, and tunnel of lights.

With your help, Vancouver Park Board has donated more than $2.5 million to the Burn Fund since the event partnership began in 1998. A portion of ticket proceeds, along with your donations accepted by volunteers at the entrance gates, help support vital programs and services for burn survivors across BC/Yukon.

To learn more about the Burn Fund’s important work, visit burnfund.org.

Photos by Jane Spitz.

We sincerely apologize to all Bright Nights train fans, past visitors, and dedicated volunteers for the deeply frustrati...
11/14/2024

We sincerely apologize to all Bright Nights train fans, past visitors, and dedicated volunteers for the deeply frustrating experience surrounding ticket sales for our 2024 event.

We know that technical issues in the ticketing process left many first-time guests and loyal fans unable to secure tickets, and we are very sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this has caused. We would also like to thank everyone for their incredible interest and support, which highlights how much this event means to the community.

We understand how frustrating it is to encounter long wait times and website errors while making plans for the holiday season with friends and family.

We have read your comments and messages regarding the online ticket process, and will be sharing the valuable feedback with the operations and event planning team to determine what changes can be made so that the ticketing process and customer experience for next year’s Stanley Park Railway events is more efficient, effective and accessible for all visitors.

In addition, we strongly discourage purchasing tickets from third-party sellers, as we cannot verify their legitimacy, and can only offer refunds to original ticketholders in the case of event changes.

Bright Nights is a fundraising event supporting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Each year, your donations help support and enhance care for burn survivors of all ages across BC.

A reminder that no tickets are required to experience the holiday light displays and activities in the plaza, where you can support the efforts of approximately 1,200 fire fighters from across the province. These dedicated volunteers contribute over 6,400 hours of their time to help set-up and take-down almost 3 million Christmas lights and displays for Bright Nights.

Note to Ghost Train ticketholders impacted by cancellations who have not yet received a callback: Showpass is actively working through the callback queue this week and will follow-up with anyone who reached out. Additionally, those who left messages during the accessibility pre-sale will also receive a follow-up call to book wheelchair-accessible seating and/or attendant tickets as required.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve the event.

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Pipeline Road
Vancouver, BC

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Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

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