When is the best time to visit Burnaby Central Railway?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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Burnaby Central Railway
- 4.8894 reviews
Volunteer-run miniature railway in Confederation Park offering outdoor rides behind steam, diesel and electric locomotives.
Quick answers
Burnaby Central Railway in short
Is Burnaby Central Railway indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Burnaby Central Railway good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Burnaby Central Railway cost?
Tickets C$5 per ride, ages 3+.
Do you need to book Burnaby Central Railway?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Burnaby Central Railway?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Burnaby Central Railway?
120 N Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 6K1.
Is Burnaby Central Railway wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
The forecast never quite lines up this week.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Hours not listed
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
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- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Burnaby Central Railway
- 2 Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch · 6 min
- 3 Confederation Park Viewpoint · 8 min
- 4 Capitol Hill Reservoir Park · 13 min
- 5 Anton's Pasta Bar · 14 min
Good to know
- Tickets C$5 per ride, ages 3+
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 894 reviews
Known for
- Miniature train rides
- Steam locomotives
- Garden railway
- Volunteer operators
What people say
- Worth knowing:
- Long queues are a recurring review topic.
Around Burnaby Heights
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time