Saturday May 17, 2008
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Tourism Kamloops

THE KAMLOOPS HERITAGE RAILWAY'S
SPIRIT OF KAMLOOPS



Rush Hour Kamloops style

Climb aboard the beautifully restored 2141 'Spirit of Kamloops' and steam back into history. In the late spring and summer, take a one-hour tour departing from a 1927 restored CN station and cross the South Thompson River on a steel trestle bridge. You will travel to First Nations lands and past St. Joseph's Church, an historic site, before crossing Paul Creek on the way to the CN Junction. On our return there are many photo opportunities including Mount Paul and Mount Peter, sunset at the church, and on the trestle bridge once more. Experience railroading of old as we pick a message using the old-fashioned hoop transfer method and are warned of masked riders seen in the area. One hundred years ago in 1906, the gentleman bandit Bill Miner and his gang robbed a train just outside of Kamloops and his ghost returns for a reenactment of the event on every trip!

 

The Armstrong Explorer

In the spring and fall, journey back into history on a trip of a lifetime on the 'Armstrong Explorer' railtour, the longest regularly-scheduled steam-powered excursion in Canada. This 9-hour, 182-km round trip between Kamloops and Armstrong features spectacular scenery viewed from the comfort of our restored coaches, our cafe-lounge car or from our custom-designed open-air 'hayrack' cars.

Special Events
Special-themed 1 hour in town trips include the very popular 'Ghost Train' railtour around Halloween and the 'Spirit of Christmas' railtour just before Christmas.

Marvelous Memories
This is a great way to experience some of Kamloops' greatest history, enjoy fragrant scents from the fresh air of forests, lake and grasslands, entertain visiting family and friends, a unique and memorable gift, or as an enjoyable weekend activity for yourself!

 

Information

Visitor Centre - 1-800-662-1994

 


Climb aboard the beautifully restored 2141 “Spirit of Kamloops” steam train! Enjoy 1-hour tours in Kamloops or a world class full-day scenic trip to Armstrong.