Squamish trip to see Thomas the Tank Engine (July 19, 2014)

Let's talk about some occasional events that happen around the city. The Greater Vancouver area attracts many big name performers who like to visit our side of the country for the weather, the scenery and the wide range of fanfare. Last month, my family and I made a trip to Squamish, which is rural town 45 minute drive from Downtown Vancouver and on the way to the world renowned, Whistler Resort. The purpose of this trip was give our little boy the chance to meet his idol, Thomas the Tank Engine!



Thomas was visiting the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in early June and stayed for 2 weekends. Prices for admission was $24 per person but for an event that kept us busy for over 4 hours, it was well worth it.

If you have never been to this museum, they have some really cool exhibitions of all kinds of trains and miniature train sets that is entertaining for kids young and old.

The event itself was a enjoyable. We got to ride in a train towed by Thomas, checked out all the exhibitions, ate some delicious carnival food like mini donuts, wrote a letter to Thomas to thank him for being awesome and played with the trainsets in the kids play zone. The kids also get face painting and tattoos just to remember their special day.

 

If you are into the great outdoors and have never been to Squamish, then I urge you to make the trip soon. Aside from a railway museum, they also offer Rock Climbing, Windsailing, hiking trails, biking trails, fishing and much more. If you like museums, then you can also stop at Britannia Mines on your way from Vancouver.

Did I mention the incredible views from the Sea to Sky Highway?