The train will operate from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 from 10 am to 4 pm, on a ticketed basis. The event will feature two locomotives and six carriages, including one that can accommodate children in wheelchairs. Guests can look forward to a family-friendly atmosphere highlighted by a visit from the Easter Bunny and engaging displays in the plaza. Local vendors will also be present, offering an assortment of sweet and savoury treats.
A total of 5,700 tickets for the Easter Train will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 12 at noon, exclusively online at vancouver.ca/eastertrain for designated time slots. As the Stanley Park Train is a highly popular attraction with limited availability, we encourage guests to purchase their tickets early. Due to logistical and staffing considerations, tickets will not be available for purchase on site.
Pricing (exclusive of GST & service fees) is as follows:
- All guests ages 3 years and older: $9
- Children ages 2 years and under: Free
Ticketing process
To help facilitate a fair and efficient process, our online ticketing provider will integrate a queue system. Access to the waiting room begins at 11:30 am on March 12 at vancouver.ca/eastertrain.
At the start of the sale at noon, individuals in the waiting room will be randomly assigned a place in the purchasing queue. Those joining after sales commence will be placed at the back of the queue on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to customers already waiting.
Accessible tickets
We are committed to creating an accessible experience for our guests at all Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation facilities and attractions. Tickets for wheelchair-accessible spots and attendants will be reserved in advance of the general sale. Complimentary admission is offered to support persons accompanying guests with disabilities requiring assistance. Tickets for children in wheelchairs and attendants of guests with disabilities must be booked in advance of the general sale by calling 1-844-307-7469 on March 12, starting at 8 am.
Easter-themed programming
The fun doesn’t stop at the train! Enjoy Easter egg hunts, decorating activities, live entertainment, and visits from the Easter Bunny at community centres throughout the city.
Explore all Easter activities and spring programs on ActiveNet or check in with your local community centre.