CARBARN TOUR

Fun for the whole family

EXPERIENCE IT

Learn about the history of the Interurban

THE MUSEUM

Reenactors performing at the Transit Museum

COME WITH US

And experience a part of history

THE TOURS

DISCOVERY CENTRE TOURS

After your ride on Car 1225, take a guided tour of the Discovery Centre  and see the restoration process underway!ToursPageA

During the 30 minute Discovery Centre Tour, you will:

  • Learn all about the history of the Interurban as it used to run throughout Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
  • See the restoration of Car 1225, and what was done to get it ready for operation
  • Find Car 1231, currently being restored by our team of volunteer craftsman
  • Experience the restored Velocipede, the self propelled vehicle that was used on the track many years ago
  • Ride the Speeder down the spur

THE TRANSIT MUSEUM

Complete your experience with a visit to our Transit Museum in the replica Cloverdale Station.

Discovery Centre Tour Tickets

Tickets for the Discovery Centre Tour include a ride on the Velocipede:ToursPageB

  • Children up to 12 free
  • Adults $5

Tickets may be purchased at Cloverdale Station. Go to our Ticket Information page for more details.

School Tours

Tour the Discovery Center, ride on one of the Heritage Interurban cars and a Speeder, see videos on safety and other topics. Visit the Cloverdale Station and museum.

While intended for school age tours on Monday or Fridays, this can also be used to set up Senior’s visits, or club trips.

Go to our School Visits page for more details.

About the Discovery Centre

  • In August, 2011, the City of Surrey provided FVHRS with property at 5554 176 Street, the site for a new 3-bay car barn and home for the BCER interurbans currently at the Sullivan Station car barn.
  • The site underwent a complete change with old “organics” removed and a covering of structural fill ready for the construction of the new barn. Work was delayed for a short time to remove some unexpected surprises left underground.
  • In October, 2011 approval to start construction been received from the City of Surrey. We expect the Building Permit to be issued shortly to be followed by construction and all the other activities that are needed to become the next operating railway in B.C.
  • On September 11, 2012, the final inspection was done and the Certificate for Occupancy signed – we are officially here!