RAIL Fest - Historic Places Days

RAIL Fest

Ministers Island
Type
Tour
Address
199 Carriage Rd, Ministers Island, NB E5B 0A4, Canada
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When
2 - 10 August, 2025 | Open hours: ministersisland.net/hours

Presenting RAILFest 2025!

RAILFest is a first-of-its-kind event that has fun for parents, kids, and kids-at-heart:

  • A giant model train display made with more than 100,000 LEGO® bricks.

  • Thousands more LEGO® bricks to build your own creations to add to the display.

  • Daily prizes for standout creations.

New This Year:

  • Display of rare historic CPR timepieces including percussion instruments that played a vital role in keeping transcontinental trains running across Canada. 

  • 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.

Great Value: Everything Is Included In Your Island Day Pass!

  • Access to RAILFest including the LEGO® Model Railway Exhibit on display in the Island’s historic bathhouse.

  • The fun of creating new LEGO® buildings and trains, the best of which will win fabulous LEGO® kits.

  • Access to the historic buildings on Ministers Island that were the Estate of Canada’s legendary railroad pioneer Sir William Van Horne.

  • Use of the Island’s many nature trails and free parking on the Island.

Island Members

  • ​Unlimited visits included in your 2025 Island membership.

  • Receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases, food services, concerts & events, and more.

For More information call 506-529-5081

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Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Pet-Friendly
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Washrooms

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