PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation: Elmira Railway Museum

Events and Exhibits

Today in Island History

1846 At a lecture to the Mechanics Institute at the Courthouse in Charlottetown, Abraham Gesner lectures on caloric (heat). He unveils his newly invented fuel oil -- kerosene. His audience was enthusiastic but little knew they were witnessing the birth of the petroleum refining industry.

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Elmira Railway Museum

For many years Elmira Station served as the end of the line for Prince Edward Island's railway. Today, displays of photographs, maps and artifacts, a recreated station master's office and ladies' waiting room recount the fascinating story of railroading on the Island.

Take a ride on our minature railway. See the speeders and our trolley too.

Hike or bike along the scenic Confederation Trail through PEI woodlots and farmland that has been converted from abandoned railway lines.

Now open for the season

Hours of Operation

June and September

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

July and August

Daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Miniature train and speeder operate in July and August only

The train will run on Labour Day, September 2, 3013

Admission and Rates

Adult $4.00 + .50hst = $4.50

Family $11.00 + 1.54hst = $12.54

Students $3.50 + .49hst = $3.99

Preschoolers free

Group rates available

Miniature Train Ride Rates

Adults $5.00 + .70hst = $5.70
Child/student $3.50 + .49hst = $3.99
Family $13.50 + 1.89hst = $15.39

Events and Exhibits

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Contact Information

Phone: (902)357-7234

Fax: (902) 357-3077

Off Season Phone - (902)368-6600

Email elmira@gov.pe.ca

Location

Elmira (east of Charlottetown)

GPS N46 26.336 W-062 3.952

Get driving directions

This information has been taken from the website:
PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
URL: http://www.peimuseum.com/index.php3?number=1043067&lang=E

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