Frequently Asked Questions
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The ride on a regular train ride is approximately 90 minutes long. Great Train Robberies are closer to 2 hours in length.
You travel from the Prairie Valley Station to the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge and back to the Station. The Trout Creek Trestle Bridge was the largest on the KVR and third largest of its kind in North America at the time it was built in 1913.
Yes – It is approximately 90 minutes and goes to the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge and then returns to the Prairie Valley Station.
No – The Myra Canyon Trestles are on the East side of Okanagan Lake. You will; however, get to go over the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge.
You should arrive at the station no later than 30 minutes prior to your departure. Reservations will not be guaranteed after this point.
We have a 48 hour cancellation policy (Regular trains only). All cancellations will be subject to a $5 cancellation fee.
Note: There are no refunds for special event trains.
No – however all vintage coaches are equipped with sliding windows that can be opened on hot summer days.
No – There are no washrooms on board the train, however there are washrooms at the station and at the trestle bridge where the train turns around.
No – The Great Train Robbery & BBQ is a special event.
We no longer provide a full concession facility but we do offer beverages and packaged snacks at the station and on board the train. You are invited to bring your own lunch and use our picnic shelter either before or after your train ride.
Yes. The station and our train cars are wheelchair accessible.
Note: If you are reserving and require a wheelchair please call us to make your reservation.
Volunteers are a very important part of our operation but we do have to hire seasonal staff for our summer season and maintain a small core staff that works year round. During operating season all the coach hosts on the train are volunteers and when we are not running trains, many of those hosts change hats and take up hammers and paint brushes to help us with projects around Prairie Valley Station, the Engine Shed and site.
Learn more about the KVSR Society and how to become a member.
No, unfortunately pets are not allowed on the train, dogs and other pets are also not permitted to be held in the station.
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