Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, The Selkirk and the Railway Café are open Monday, March 23 for Spring Break. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026. Click here for full operating hours.
Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, The Selkirk and the Railway Café are open Monday, March 23 for Spring Break. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026. Click here for full operating hours.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Three Sundays Only – Limited Seats
Ticket must be purchased online through Showpass ahead of time and can not be obtained at the Front Gates.
This event is part of the series: The Springtime Express at Heritage Park
As the whistle sounds and the train pulls away from the station, you’ll travel across the prairie to a classic railway whistle-stop town.
At the historic Wainwright Hotel, colourful characters and lively stories from the days when the train brought excitement to town. While you enjoy butter tarts, warm drinks and prairie treats, you’ll experience the music, laughter and mischief that once greeted travelers along the railway line.
Then it’s back aboard for the ride home across the wide prairie.
This special early-season experience runs on three Sundays before the Historical Village opens for the summer season.
Your experience includes:
Bring the whole family and discover what it felt like when the whistle of the train meant something exciting was about to happen.
Annual Heritage Park Members and Heritage Club VIPs get 15% off: Call Guest Services before you purchase for discount code: 403.268.8500
Don’t miss this fully immersive journey through Canada’s Prairie past! Please purchase tickets online prior to arrival when possible.
Step inside Heritage Park’s new 1951 diesel-electric locomotive, the first new engine added to the Park’s rail collection in nearly 50 years. With space for only two guests per departure, this exclusive upgrade places you inside the locomotive cab alongside the engineer for a rare, behind-the-scenes rail experience.
Take in unmatched views from the very front of the Springtime Express and experience this powerful piece of Canadian rail history from the place where it comes to life.
$74.99 + GST per ticket | Limited to just two seats per departure time
Heritage Park is grateful to Prairies Economic Development Canada and Travel Alberta for their generous support in the restoration of the new diesel-electric locomotive and for helping expand tourism within the Historical Village throughout the year.
The full experience is approximately 105 minutes from departure to return.
The train cars are not heated. We recommend dressing in warm layers so you can stay comfortable throughout your journey.
No. Admission to Gasoline Alley Museum is not included with your Springtime Express ticket.
No. Guests are permitted to enter the Park 15 to 30 minutes before their scheduled departure time and are expected to depart once the experience concludes.
Strollers are not permitted on the train. We recommend leaving them in your vehicle for the duration of the experience.
Yes. Heritage Park offers an accessibility railcar to ensure guests of all abilities can enjoy the journey. If you require accommodations, we recommend contacting Guest Services in advance.
Please plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to allow for check-in and boarding.
Your ticket includes a unique opportunity to experience Heritage Park entirely by rail, a scenic journey through the Historical Village, a scheduled stop at the Wainwright Hotel for treats and beverages and lively theatrical entertainment along the way.
Members must call Guest Services at 403.268.8500 before purchasing to receive their 15% discount.
This event operates rain, shine or snow. However, the locomotive will not run if temperatures, including windchill, reach -20°C. If the event is cancelled due to extreme weather, refunds will be issued.
If the event is cancelled due to extreme weather, refunds will be issued. Otherwise all tickets are final sale with no refunds.
If guests would like to take advantage of the new offer, we can refund their original purchase and have them rebook using the updated bundle pricing, subject to availability.
1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3
Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500
There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!