We start the month of April off at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park by announcing our new General Manager. We welcome Squamish resident Ken Tanner to this role, effective Monday, April 2. Please say hello to Ken next time you visit.

Easter Sunday will be a big day at the Heritage Park, as the last of this season's Winter Farmer's Markets is held. These have proven to be great events and have drawn many people each time they have been held through the winter season. We would like to thank the organizers for choosing the Heritage Park's CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre as the home for these markets.

Also on Easter Sunday, don't forget to bring the family out for our Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt, on from 12:30PM to 3:00PM. Admission is free for this fun time, as you search the park and its displays for clues, then return to the Mac Norris Station where there are Easter treats for all as well.

The CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre will also be a busy place this month with two major events. On Saturday, April 14 the Howe Sound Women's Centre sponsors a special speaker, Stephen Lewis (tickets available from HSWC), an event anticipated to be the largest ever for our new facility with as many as 900 expected to attend. Later in the month, the annual Chamber XPO is on Friday, April 27 (afternoon and evening) as local businesses get together and exhibit their offerings.

Of course, the Heritage Park is open every day for your enjoyment, the mini rail is up and running and our exhibits are spruced up and ready for another great year. Don't forget Day Out With Thomas is back this June, and as always, expect several new additions as the year progresses. Consider a membership - the best and most economical way to enjoy the Heritage Park, all include unlimited access for 12 months. Memberships are available on line at www.wcra.org or at the Heritage Park station gift shop.