If you love a scenic train ride, get ready for the ultimate summer adventure for the whole family to enjoy. And if you’re a history buff, even better, because this ride via the Kettle Valley Steam Railway transports passengers back in time to the Old West!

The themed experience takes guests on a journey to a time ruled by the notorious ‘Garnet Valley Gang,’ who stop the train to ‘rob’ passengers for local charities. So make sure to bring some change for a good cause!

In exchange, you’ll get to enjoy a decadent BBQ feast at the station at the end of your journey, including chicken, baked beans, and salads.

Note that the railway’s vintage coaches have a limited number of wheelchair-accessible spaces, so booking early is encouraged.

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Kettle Valley’s Great Train Robbery & BBQ will take place on the following dates this summer:

  • August 4th, 1:30 pm and 4 pm
  • August 18th, 1:30 pm
  • September 1st, 1:30 pm and 4 pm
  • September 15th, 1:30 pm
  • September 22nd, 1:30 pm

Interested in checking it out for yourself? Passengers can reserve their seats online for $71 per person ($39 per child) and climb aboard!

Enjoy, BC!

Great Train Robbery & BBQ – Kettle Valley Steam Railway 

Where: 18404 Bathville Road, Summerland

Isabelle Vauclair

Staff Writer, Vancouver – Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver’s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.

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