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Take a train ride back in time with South Simcoe Railway. You can enjoy a wonderful trip through the Beeton Creek Valley on this historic train – Ontario’s first steam heritage railway.
The volunteer-run Railway has a number of diesel and steam coaches that date back to the 1920s. These include engine #1057 (built-in 1912), engine #22 (built-in 1960) and the two most commonly used coaches: engine #703 and #136.
Engine #703 is a diesel-electric locomotive that was built in 1948, and engine #136 is a steam locomotive that was built in 1883. These engines aren’t the only thing that is vintage, the rails are also a century old and used to connect Hamilton with Barrie and Collingwood.
Your journey will begin in downtown Tottenham at the station on Mill Street, and the entire trip will take an hour. The views are spectacular throughout the beautiful countryside.
The conductor and the staff will give an overview of the railway lines, the train and how the railways have contributed to making Canada what it is today.
Train tours are usually available from Victoria Day Weekend to mid-October and also during Easter.
Fall is an excellent time to visit the Beeton Creek Valley. The countryside is filled with the bright and fiery colours of fall. The Fall colour tours run from September 26 to October 18. The extremely popular tours sell out quickly. The tickets will be on sale starting September 8, 2026.
Christmas in July tour returns for 2026 season during Summer. Experience the magic of the holidays with a ride on the Santa Claus Express in July —meet Santa early without the winter chill! Each child enjoys a personal visit with Santa to share their Christmas wishes, and the trip is sweetened with candy canes from elves.
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South Simcoe Railway Train Tour:
South Simcoe Railway
When:
Victoria Day Weekend to October (May 17 to October 18, 2026), various dates
The South Simcoe Railway will begin its Fall Color excursions on September 26. Since the valley is very popular during this time of the year, you should make reservations in advance.
How much:
Tickets for the scenic excursion for adults cost $17 and for seniors (65 and above) cost $14. Tickets for kids between ages 3 and 15 cost $9.
Special events vary from $10 to $18.
Where:
Excursions depart from the station on 28 Mill St W, Tottenham, Town of New Tecumseth.
There is no parking available on the station grounds, but free parking is available at nearby lots.
Tottenham is located ~ 1 hour from downtown Toronto, 90 minutes from Kitchener and 45 minutes from Barrie.
