Revelstoke Railway Museum |
V0E 2S0 Revelstoke, Canada (British Columbia) |
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Address |
719 Track St W,
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Floor area | unfortunately not known yet |
Opening times
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Winter: Friday - Monday: 9am - 5pm; Thursday: 5pm - 9pm | ||||
Status from 03/2024
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Adults: $14; Senior (60+): $12; Youth (13-18): $8; Children (6-12): $4; Family (up to 5 family members, any age): $30 |
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Contact |
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Homepage | www.railwaymuseum.com |
Location / Directions |
Located on the Columbia River at the foot of Mount Revelstoke National Park, Revelstoke sits in a narrow fir-cloaked valley between the Selkirk and the Monashee mountains. The museum is a short walk from the downtown core, close to cafes and located near the foot of the Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump Hike The Last Spike Gift ShoppeA satellite branch of the museum is located at the site of the driving of the Last Spike at Craigellachie, signifying the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885.Located on the Trans-Canada Highway 45km west of Revelstoke, the site includes a seasonal gift shop, picnic area and monument beside the main CPR line. Highway 1, Craigellachie, BC, V0E 2S0 |
Description | The history of the Canadian Pacific Railway through the Mountains of Western Canada is one about great changes in geography, industry and the movement of people, playing a pivotal role in the creation of Canada as a nation. The Revelstoke Railway Museum plays a valuable and essential role in collecting, preserving and interpreting this history. The museum showcases the historic construction and operation of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada's mountain region. |
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