Kettle Valley Steam Railway

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Kettle Valley Steam Railway

Make today a trip into yesterday with a ride on the only preserved section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway line built during 1910 - 1915.

Originally 325 miles (523 Kms) long the KVR is said to be one of the most difficult railways ever built. You'll enjoy a 90 minute nostalgic journey through the rural beauty of Summerland and onto the Trout Creek Bridge with spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the canyon below. Our majestic 113 year old locomotive "the 3716" thrills young and old alike as it steams along the track. Live music, h

istorical commentary and an observation game for the kids completes your unique railway adventure. Be sure to book your trip today.

09/07/2026

🚒❤️ Let’s show our wildfire firefighters some community support! ❤️🚒

Tomorrow, September 7th, some of our amazing firefighters will be heading out on a special 2:30 PM train.

Come line the route, give them a wave, and show them how much our community appreciates everything they’re doing. 👋❤️

📍 Great spots to wave them off:
• At our station
• West Summerland
• The Trout Creek trestle

Let’s send these brave folks off with a big Summerland thank you! ❤️🚒

09/06/2026

🚒❤️ Let’s show our firefighters some community support! ❤️🚒 Community members are invited to come out tomorrow to wave and cheer for our incredible firefighters as they depart on the special 2:30 train on September 7th.

If you’d like to give them a big community send-off, great places to wave them off include:

📍 At the station 📍 West Summerland 📍 The trestle

Let’s line the route, give them a wave, and let these brave folks know how much our community appreciates them. ❤️👏

09/05/2026

We are SO happy to be running again and can’t wait to welcome you back aboard! ❤️

After a long few weeks, it feels pretty special to see the train rolling again. We’re excited for more scenic rides, beautiful views, and great memories ahead!

🚂 Check out our website for our full schedule and to book your ride: www.kettlevalleyrail.org

08/29/2026

🚂 WE’RE BACK!

We’re so happy to announce that our Scenic Tours will be running again starting Saturday, September 5th!

Join us Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays as we get back on the rails and welcome you aboard once again. We’re so excited to have our guests back and share the beautiful Okanagan scenery with you! 🌲⛰️🚂

GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY UPDATE ‼️

Unfortunately, our Great Train Robbery events have been cancelled for the remainder of the year. The Bald Range wildfire impacted the area where the robbery takes place, making it necessary to cancel these events.

Guests with Great Train Robbery bookings will automatically receive a refund. Please allow 2–3 business days for the refund to be processed.

If you’d like to join us for a Scenic Train Tour, tickets and dates are available at www.kettlevalleyrail.org.

Thank you so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support throughout the past few weeks. We can’t wait to see you back aboard! ❤️🚂

08/23/2026

As we continue to navigate the impacts of the recent wildfires, we wanted to provide a quick update.

Operations will remain suspended for the remainder of August. We are hopeful to resume train operations in September and will continue to share updates as we assess conditions and determine next steps.

We’re happy to report that our train has safely returned home to the station🚂♥️

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support!

08/15/2026

We were recently able to access the station under a temporary access permit and see the train and facilities firsthand. We’re very pleased to confirm that the fires did not reach our station, and everything appears to be safe.

Operations will remain cancelled through the end of August, at which point we will reevaluate the situation and determine next steps. We’ll continue to keep everyone updated as we assess conditions and plan for the future.

We’re incredibly grateful to the fire crews, first responders, emergency personnel, and support teams working tirelessly to protect our communities. Their dedication, courage, and countless hours during this difficult time do not go unnoticed.

Thank you to everyone for your patience, support, and understanding ❤️

08/08/2026

Due to the Bald Range wildfire and current conditions in our area, all operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.

Refunds for affected bookings are currently underway. We appreciate your patience as our team works through these during this difficult time.

As a precaution, we have moved our locomotive and train cars away from the area of the fire to a safer location, with the hope of keeping our equipment protected.

Our thoughts are with everyone in our community who has been impacted by the fire. We are incredibly grateful to the firefighters, emergency crews, volunteers, and everyone working tirelessly to keep our community safe ❤️

-The Kettle Valley Steam Railway Team

08/01/2026

Looking for your next summer adventure? ☀️☀️

Step aboard and discover the beauty of Summerland from a whole new perspective. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you travel through the beautiful Okanagan. There’s no better way to experience summer! 🚂

07/25/2026

🎄🚂 The Christmas Express is officially available for booking!

Make your holiday season extra magical as you journey through the Summerland surrounded by Christmas magic, festive cheer, and live Christmas music aboard by the wonderful Ben Klick! 🎶🎅

Gather your family and friends and join us for a Christmas experience you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Book your tickets now at kettlevalleyrail.org

07/09/2026

☀️ We’re loving our summer schedule! Beat the heat and enjoy a scenic ride through Summerland with departures at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. There’s no better way to spend a sunny day than aboard the Kettle Valley Steam Railway! 🚂

Book your seats and come make some summer memories with us! ❤️

Address

18404 Bathville Road
Summerland, BC
V0H1Z8

Telephone

(250) 494-8422

Website

http://www.kettlevalleyrail.org/

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