Big Valley Site Events – 2024
July 13, 2024 – Railway Heritage Day (11:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Enjoy guided tours from the station through the railway grounds including the roundhouse area and rail yards. Learn more about the history of the Canadian Northern Railway and its effect on the development of the area. Be sure to check out the local market on the station grounds. The Alberta Prairie train will be arriving at approximately 4:30 pm. This event will be held in conjunction with Alberta Prairie Railway’s Live Steam and Vintage Car Show.
Camrose Heritage Railway Station Events 2024
Regular Hours, 2024
May 18 – August 31
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
May 18, 2024 – Spring Opening Day for the Station
Your first chance to visit us this year! Visit the gift shop for unique treasures, and check out our special sale. Enjoy the first blooms in the gardens and watch the model trains in the Morgan Garden Railway. View our exhibits, or take a tour (guided or self-directed). Take a ride on our Percy-like train (weather permitting).
June 1, 2024 Plant Sale (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Purchase some of the many plants that grow within our station gardens or have been donated by community members. Bring your gardening questions. Donations of plants, garden and yard items are gratefully accepted. Carrot cake and beverages available for purchase. All other regular attractions of our station site will be available.
July 27, 2024 – Family Train Day Festival (10:30 am to 4:00 pm)
Back by popular demand! A day for the children and young at heart. Enjoy Speeder rides with Sir Topham Hat supervising the railway. Thomas and friends will be traveling around the Morgan Garden Railway, and children can enjoy free play in the Children’s garden. Participate in a scavenger hunt. Food and beverages available for purchase. Stay tuned for more details to come and watch our Facebook pages. Entry by donation.
August 24, 2024 – Camrose Heritage Day (10:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Celebrate Camrose’s past with events around the City.
10:00 am Start the day at the Bailey Theatre downtown with silent film screenings.
11:00 am Opening ceremony at the Bailey Theatre, featuring a talk about Indigenous Place Names with knowledge keeper Bruce Cutknife.
12:00 pm Screening of Marquee Rising at the Bailey Theatre.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Downtown walking tour, beginning from the Bailey Theatre.
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Old-fashioned games at the Centennial Museum.
2:00 pm Performance of The Railway King reader’s theatre at the Railway Station. The reader’s theatre focuses on the life of Sir William Mackenzie, one of the founders of Canadian Northern Railway.
Looking for lunch? Stop by the Station from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a Ukrainian lunch from Pierogi Girl Camrose.
August 29, 2024 – Evening at the Station (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Rescheduled from June 27th due to weather
Join us for a back-to-school celebration! Ride the speeder up and down the short track in front of the Station and enjoy the new lights that make it glow. Rides are free of charge. Donations are greatly appreciated, but not necessary. Light refreshments will be available to purchase. The event is weather dependent. Please watch Facebook for updates.
November 1 – December 14, 2024 – Christmas Sale (12:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Enjoy Christmas shopping for unique items in our gift shop. Enjoy tea and treats in our beautiful seasonally decorated Community Room. The Christmas Sale will be open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from November 1st through December 14th from 12:00-5:00 pm. Donations of gift items are greatly appreciated. The Community Room is also available for bookings during the holiday season.
Meeting Creek Site Events – 2024
May 14, 2024 – Meeting Creek Spring Bee Day (9:30 am – 3:30 pm)
Join the Canadian Northern Society for an old-fashioned workday to help us prepare for our 2024 season. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Contact the Canadian Northern Society office to let us know if you will be attending: canadiannorthern@telus.net or 780-672-3099. All are welcome.
Spring and Summer 2024 – Community Gardens at Meeting Creek Station Grounds
We are welcoming all to help us grow a community garden at the Meeting Creek Railway Station Park. If you are interested in joining the continued development and upgrading of the Meeting Creek site, please let us know. There currently is an existing fenced garden on site that will be expanded and more raised beds developed. Each participant or group of participants would receive space for one 10 x 20 foot box. The Canadian Northern Society will fund the materials and land, each participant is responsible for building their box, and suppling their own compost and seeds. Screened topsoil will be provided on request. For more information or to reserve your space, please call the Camrose station office at 780-672-3099 or Karen at 780-608-9892.
June – August 2024 select weekends
Guided tour of Station and elevator. Follow our Facebook page for details.
August 17, 2024 – Meeting Creek Family Fun Day and Pig Roast (10:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Enjoy tours of the station and elevator at Meeting Creek, Alberta. Ride the Track Car and take guided or self-guided nature walks along the Linear Park Trails. Enjoy many children’s activities, including songs and stories at 2:30 pm and Olympic fun all day. Pork on a fresh bun, vegetables and dip, homemade beans, homemade pie, cookies, and beverages available for purchase from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the community hall. Attend the dedication of the North Cree Trail interpretive signage in the grasslands at 1:30 pm.
September 28, 2024 – Meeting Creek Fall Bee Day
Enjoy working with volunteers to prepare for winter at the Grasslands and closing of the Station & Elevator for the winter season. More details to come.