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"The Cranbrook History Centre is a landmark site located in Cranbrook BC. We preserve and display internationally recognized paleontology specimens, a nationally designated railcar collection, and serve as a repository for the history of Cranbrook and the East Kootenay region for all to explore and discover."
Address: 57 Van Horne St S , Cranbrook V1C 1Y7, BC, CA
Phone: (250) 489-3918
State: BC
City: Cranbrook
Zip Code: V1C 1Y7


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Great place that has come such a long way in the thirty+ years I've watched it grow. It's a gem that shines the history not only of the railway itself but the whole reason Crambrook exists as a city and it rich history as opposed to why the population explosion did not happen at Fort Steele. Numerous displays both older and newer are here. The major attraction is not only the ball room but the train cars themselves. Guided tours can take you through the train cars for a more intimate experience. Easily spending 3 hours here if you want to delve into the historic information.
Really cool museum about the local history of the area and trains in Canada. I do recommend calling ahead to check when tours of the facility are available. We were able to tour the train yard, but missed some of the other elements. Generally, a cool experience and definitely worth the stop.
We appreciate the kindness of a stranger who welcomed us to Canada. The museum shows community pride which is a great recipe for success!
Amazing! We learned so much in only 45 minutes. There are a few different tours to choose from, ranging from 20min to 1h45m, so make sure you have time for a tour, because it is definitely worth it, and it is the only way to see the trains.
Six adults and four children under 8 took the short 20 minute train tour. Our guide was very interesting and knowledgeable, he was able to keep the kids interest even though the tour was designed for adults. The trains are in the process of being restored but you can still see the designs and imagine what it was like to ride trains 100 years ago. The museum itself was small but fascinating. The little ones loved the model train, spending 20 minutes starting and watching the trains circle. I liked the quilt with its escaped elephant story, as well as the medical cabinet with its old equipment.
My son attended the spring break camp, and he absolutely loved it! The staff were very kind, and made the whole experience for him very enjoyable! Definitely recommend!
If you're a railfan, a guided tour of the Canadian Pacific Railway 7-car 1929 Trans-Canada Limited collection in Cranbrook needs to be on your bucket list. The display of what the Golden Age of Rail Travel looked like for the well-to-do is remarkable not only for the equipment on display, but for the quality of the ongoing restoration. Our tour guide was excellent - he's been there for many years. I wish I would have recorded it.
What an awesome museum!! We walked through one day, then came back a couple days later for the train tour, very cool! All of the woodwork in CP rail cars with the wood inlays are stunning! Our tour guide Marty was great!! He said he had only been there a couple weeks but he was an awesome guide. Made this tourist very happy! Gotta love local history.
Nice historic collection of passenger cars. We tour the guided tour. Room from the Winnipeg hotel was amazing
As tourists this was a great place to visit to learn about a big part of Canadian history that may be gone one day. Our guide Donald was very knowledgeable. The kids loved it! Admission was for a donation and the tours were very well priced.
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