

Sat. Aug 2 to Sun. August 10
Times vary; check Open Hours on this site for details
Discover the Magic of Miniature at RAILfest
Presenting RAILFest 2025!
RAILFest is a first-of-its-kind event that has fun for parents, kids, and kids-at-heart:
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A giant model train display made with more than 100,000 LEGO® bricks.
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Thousands more LEGO® bricks to build your own creations to add to the display.
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Daily prizes for standout creations.​
New This Year:​
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Display of rare historic CPR timepieces including percussion instruments that played a vital role in keeping transcontinental trains running across Canada.
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Engaging talks at 1pm Aug 2-4 with Brian MacDonald of Macklen House with stories of how these iconic watches helped shape the country's rail history.
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Great Value: Everything Is Included In Your Island Day Pass!
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Access to RAILFest including the LEGO® Model Railway Exhibit on display in the Island's historic bathhouse.
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The fun of creating new LEGO® buildings and trains, the best of which will win fabulous LEGO® kits.
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Access to the historic buildings on Ministers Island that were the Estate of Canada's legendary railroad pioneer Sir William Van Horne.
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Access to the World Premiere of the Van Horne art exhibit now showing in the Van Horne mansion.
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Use of the Island's many nature trails and free parking on the Island.​
Island Members
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​Unlimited visits included in your 2025 Island membership.​
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Receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases, food services, and more.
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For More information call 506-529-5081
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