ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
For the past 50 years the Association has been dedicated to the collection and preservation of British Columbia's railway history. Founded in 1961, it is not-for-profit Society and is registered with Canada Revenue Agency as a Charity.
Membership is open to everyone and currently totals over 1200. You will meet people from all walks of life and of all ages with one common interest - Railways and Rail related topics.
Regular meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. The location is the Rainbow Creek Station at Confederation Park in Burnaby BC (120 N. Willingdon & Penzance - 4 blocks north of Hastings). Each Meeting discusses reports of the Association's activities followed by a social and entertainment period.
The Association publishes a monthly periodical which covers the activities of the organization and rail news of the Pacific North West.
There is something for everyone involved in the WCRA, from being a volunteer Tour Guide on our extensive rail tours program to numerous interesting activities at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
The association owns and operates the 12 acre West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. In the Yaletown District of Vancouver the Association also operates the Engine 374 Pavilion home to the locomotive that pulled the first train into Vancouver in 1887.
THE WEST COAST RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK
Home of the Royal Hudson
The major undertaking of the Association is the development of the West Coast Railway Heritage Park at Squamish BC to provide a home for the Association's collection of more than 90 locomotives - including the Royal Hudson - rolling Stock and innumerable artifacts.
Phase 3 of a 4 phase development has been completed. This phase saw the building of the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre and the restoration and installation of a vintage turntable donated by Canadian National Railway.
Future plans (Phase 4) call for the expansion of the park infrastructure including developing the Town Centre complex to support the Mac Norris Station which is built to the plans of the PGE Station proposed in 1915 for Squamish but never built. There are many more projects on the drawing board.
At the same time our Volunteers continue the day to day work of restoring and maintaining cars and locomotives, creating displays, conducting tours and operating our 3km long Miniature Railway.
The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is located at:
39645 Government Road Squamish BC Tel: (604) 898-9336
Open Daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (4:00 pm winter)
Except December 25th and January 1st
For more information, click here
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES
- Unlimited Access to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park
- Opportunity to restore and operate vintage Railway Equipment
- Reciprocal free Admission or discounts at many other railway heritage attractions and tourist railways
- 15% discount at the Gift Store
- 10% discount at the Beanery
- 2 complimentary guest Day Passes ach year so you can bring friends to the Park
- Free MiniRail rides at the park during regular operating hours
- Advance notice of upcoming attractions and events at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
COST OF MEMBERSHIP
In some categories the fee depends on how you wish to receive your NewsletterAll memberships are subject to 12% HST
Membership Fee + HST indicated
| Type of Newsletter >>>>> | Printed | E-Option |
| Individual |
$55.00+$6.60 =
$61.60 |
$40.00+$4.80 =
$44.80 |
| Family |
$65.00+$7.80 =
$72.80 |
$50.00+$6.00 =
$56.00 |
| Senior (65 yrs plus) |
$50.00+$6.00 =
$56.00 |
$35.00+$4.20 =
$39.20 |
| Junior (18 yrs & under) |
$30.00+$3.60 =
$33.60 |
$30.00+$3.60 =
$33.60 |
| Sustaining Individual* |
$155.00+$6.60 =
$161.60* |
$140.00+$4.80 =
$144.80* |
| Sustaining Family* |
$165.00+$7.80 =
$172.80* |
$150.00+$6.00 =
$156.00* |
| Lifetime Individual |
$700.00+$84.00 =
$784.00 |
$700.00+$84.00 =
$784.00 |
| Lifetime Family |
$1200.00+$144.00 =
$1344.00 |
$1200.00+$144.00 =
$1344.00 |
* Note - Sustaining Memberships will receive a Canadian Income Tax receipt for the $100.00 donation portion. The donation portion is not subject to HST.If the member resides outside Canada fees are payable in US Funds to
help offset the additional cost of mailing the Newsletter.
Updated Jul 1 2011
SUPPORTING DONATION
If you would like to make a supporting donation please indicate the amount on the Application Form. A Canadian Tax receipt will be
issued for all donations over $10.00.
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
You can fill out our secure on-line membership form or
you can print the following membership application, fill it out, and mail it to the
address at the bottom of the form.
(After clicking on the link, from your
browser click "File" then "Print".)
Or you can visit the West Coast Railway Heritage Park and apply in person.
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