Visit Fort Steele Heritage Town on Canadian train trips for a look at the nation's history
Visit Fort Steele Heritage Town on Canadian train trips for a look at the nation's history
Fort Steele Heritage Town is a step back in time to the 1860's and the gold rush era of western Canada. Travelers on a Canadian Rockies train can stop by this historic village located in the hills of the mountain range and see what life was like in British Columbia during that time.
Though the town of Fort Steele was once a thriving center of the area, it became almost abandoned by 1898 when the B.C. Southern Railway bypassed it in favor of Cranbrook, which is now a thriving city. However, in 1961, the B.C. government acquired the remaining village and turned it into a preservation site of Canada's pioneer days.
Today, Fort Steele appears to be stuck in that era of discovery and exploration. Visitors to Fort Steele on Canadian train vacations can tour the town and visit shops, homes, offices and civil centers like the church, school, men's club and local railway stop. Rides on the restored steam engine train are available for $10 CAD, and on Wednesdays the town hosts a train robbery event.
The Heritage Town offers different rates for visitors depending on the season. Spring, summer and fall admission costs $5 CAD, while tourists can stop by for free in the winter, though some parts of the village are closed. Certain events are only available in specific seasons as well.
Though the town of Fort Steele was once a thriving center of the area, it became almost abandoned by 1898 when the B.C. Southern Railway bypassed it in favor of Cranbrook, which is now a thriving city. However, in 1961, the B.C. government acquired the remaining village and turned it into a preservation site of Canada's pioneer days.
Today, Fort Steele appears to be stuck in that era of discovery and exploration. Visitors to Fort Steele on Canadian train vacations can tour the town and visit shops, homes, offices and civil centers like the church, school, men's club and local railway stop. Rides on the restored steam engine train are available for $10 CAD, and on Wednesdays the town hosts a train robbery event.
The Heritage Town offers different rates for visitors depending on the season. Spring, summer and fall admission costs $5 CAD, while tourists can stop by for free in the winter, though some parts of the village are closed. Certain events are only available in specific seasons as well.
Posted on Friday, Feb 3, 2012 by Justin Marlowe
