Our Featured Activities
- Ages 19+
- 1 hr 45 min
Settle into the charm of our historic railway cars as you travel through the picturesque countryside of Waterloo Region, while enjoying a carefully curated wine tasting and food pairing journey.
- 2 hours
All aboard the Karaoke Train—a rolling party through the countryside, where the rhythm of the rails meets the music of your heart! Join us in our stylish Lounge Car for an unforgettable evening filled with karaoke fun, scenic views, tasty snacks, and your favorite drinks.
- All ages
- 2 hours
Climb aboard Waterloo Central Railway’s Rails & Rhythms train ride—a unique blend of heritage travel and soulful live music set against the breathtaking backdrop of Waterloo Region’s countryside.
- All ages
- 1 hour
Climb aboard the Christmas Cheerlight Charter, a spirited evening adventure where guests of all ages help restore the magic of the holidays by completing joyful challenges and collecting stamps in their Merry Mission Passport – all while enjoying our heritage Christmas train ride!
- All ages
- 1 hour
This holiday season, join us on this daytime adventure as you help us save Christmas! The elves at Santa’s Workshop have fallen behind, and only a train full of merry passengers can help bring back the Christmas Spirit.
- Ages 19+
- 1 hour
Who says the magic of Christmas is just for kids? Join us aboard Santa’s Nightcap, a one-of-a-kind 19+ holiday train experience filled with laughter, lighthearted challenges, and just the right amount of holiday cheer.
ABOUT WATERLOO CENTRAL RAILWAY
Bringing History to Life
Waterloo Central Railway is a heritage railway offering historic passenger train rides between Northfield Drive in Waterloo, the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, the village of St. Jacobs and town of Elmira. We are proudly operated by the Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society (SOLRS), a not-for-profit, registered charitable organization. All ticket proceeds go to supporting operations and restoration programs that our volunteers complete at our restoration and maintenance facility in St. Jacobs.

TOP-RATED WATERLOO TRAIN EXCURSIONS!

What a fun day! For my mom's 75th birthday we planned a 'girls day'! We ranged in age from 16-75 and we ALL loved the experience. The train arrived on time and everyone was so friendly. The crew is all volunteers and you can tell, they love what they do and wanted us to enjoy our trip. Fantastic trip all around. Thank you for preserving the rail system!
– Jane | Tripadvisor
I recently attended the Thanksgiving Steam Train Excursion with my family. Our first time ever riding a train! We had a wonderful time on board. We were absolutely mesmerized by the steam locomotive which is apparently one of few in Canada that is actually in working order- WOW! The staff and volunteers were also so friendly and helpful.
– Light Packer | Tripadvisor
Waterloo Central Railway is a great experience throughout the entire year. They truly go above and beyond to ensure that all guests have a fantastic time. You won't be disappointed in choosing to spend a day or evening whether it is with family or friends. The specialty themed events are a hit too! Be sure to take a train ride if you're in the area!
– James B. | Tripadvisor
We had a terrific time yesterday, everyone really enjoyed it. A great adventure, lots to explore for the kids, and being able to sit up top and watch the scenery go by was wonderful. There was huge excitement when we went over the train bridge. The kids just loved it! Thanks again to all the volunteers who work hard to make the WCR the best!
– Diane K. | Tripadvisor
Amazing! I was greeted warmly by the volunteer crew when I arrived. There was a snack bar where you could get little snacks and drinks. During the journey, there was someone explaining what was around the area. I'll definitely be back during the summer! Highly recommend to any family with kids, or anyone that wants a tour of the countryside!
– Matt S. | Tripadvisor