Alberni Pacific Railway

10/15/2026

Don't be left at the station. Secure your tickets before they disappear into the darkness. Get your tickets: https://www.albernipacificrailway.ca/special-event-trains/bloodmoon-limited-night-train/

10/11/2026

🚂 Steam into Christmas with THREE Weekends of Magical Fun! 🎅

Get ready, Santa’s Steam Express is returning to the Alberni Pacific Railway!
Join us for a festive family adventure aboard our heritage train pulled by the No. 7 Steam Locomotive, as we welcome the holiday season with twinkling lights, billowing steam, and a special visit from Santa himself.

You can even pre order hot chocolate when you purchase your tickets online, as well as new this year Santa’s Steam Express Souvenir Hot Chocolate Mugs!

This event runs over three magical weekends in December, with both night trains and day trains available! One departure is already sold out, so get your tickets before they are gone!

Tickets & information available exclusively at www.albernipacificrailway.ca/santas-steam-express.

All aboard Santa’s Steam Express, where the Christmas spirit steams to life in Port Alberni!

10/11/2026

Sarah Baeumler is right, the wait is almost over!!!

10/11/2026

Two Weeks until Port Alberni hits TVs across Canada, and on CityTV+!!

🇨🇦 TWO WEEKS 🇨🇦

Watch the series premiere of Sunday, October 25 on HGTV, or stream it on Citytv+

10/10/2026

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

🎟 Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Grab yours before they sell out!

🚂 Steam into Christmas with THREE Weekends of Magical Fun! 🎅

Get ready, Santa’s Steam Express is returning to the Alberni Pacific Railway!
Join us for a festive family adventure aboard our heritage train pulled by the No. 7 Steam Locomotive, as we welcome the holiday season with twinkling lights, billowing steam, and a special visit from Santa himself.

You can even pre order hot chocolate when you purchase your tickets online, as well as new this year Santa’s Steam Express Souvenir Hot Chocolate Mugs!

This event runs over three magical weekends in December, with both night trains and day trains available!
Tickets & information available exclusively at www.albernipacificrailway.ca/santas-steam-express.

All aboard Santa’s Steam Express, where the Christmas spirit steams to life in Port Alberni!

09/28/2026

All Aboard Santa's Steam Express this 2026 Holiday Season! 🎅🚂
Tickets on sale NOW!

Join us for a festive family adventure aboard our heritage train pulled by the No. 7 Steam Locomotive, as we welcome the holiday season with twinkling lights, billowing steam, and a special visit from Santa himself.

This event runs over three magical weekends in December, with both night trains and day trains available!

Book your tickets quickly as this event is historically a quick sell out!

Tickets & information now available exclusively at www.albernipacificrailway.ca/santas-steam-express

09/26/2026

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Alberni Pacific Railway is looking for volunteers to join our team!

We’re currently looking for people interested in:
Mechanical & Railway Operations
Ticket Agents & Guest Services
Events & Special Events
Railway Operations & Track Work

Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, mechanically minded, great with people, or simply want to be part of something unique in our community — we’d love to hear from you!

Come be part of the team that keeps Port Alberni’s railway history moving forward.

Interested? Send us a message or reach out to the Alberni Pacific Railway to learn more.