A Journey of Labour ‘From the Past to the Present’!
August 31 @ 10:00 am – September 2 @ 4:30 pm
Witness History in Action as the Iconic Hillcrest No.1 Shay locomotive makes its triumphant return to Service at the
BC Forest Discovery Centre this Labour Day weekend.
It’s an amazing eight-year restoration story culminating in a major celebration this Labour Day weekend to which
you are all invited to our ‘ JOURNEY of LABOUR – from the PAST to the PRESENT’
Today, the fully restored Hillcrest Shay No.1 is so much more besides being Canada’s only operational Shay
locomotive – it’s an important part of our forest industry and communities’ heritage and culture – one that should be
preserved, promoted, and celebrated.
The 3 day celebration includes train rides, crafts, and cake each day at 1pm. The celebrations run from Saturday,
August 31st to Monday, September 2nd from 10am – 4:30pm with the last departure from the station at 4pm. A
special celebration admission of Adults $14, Seniors & Youth (13-18years) $12, and Children 3 -12years $10. Note:
2 years and under FREE. The BCFDC offers many wheelchair accessible areas including the train.