At the turn of the century steamboats plied the lakes immediately around Huntsville and the large neighbouring Lake of Bays. The steamboats were responsible for transporting freight and passengers to the bustling town of Huntsville, and local resorts.

Adult Admission
Train
$5
Child aged 3 to 12
Train
$3
Children under 3

One admitted FREE

per one paid adult

2008 Season Train Schedule*:

SEASON OPENS May 17, 2008

May 17 to June 30, 2008

  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays, Fridays: One diesel-electric 1948 narrow gauge engine pulling authentic open-air coaches one run daily at 1:00 pm
  • Saturdays: Four diesel-electric runs daily at 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
  • Sundays & Mondays: Muskoka Museum and Pioneer Village open with lots of hands-on activities, but no train ride these two days.

July 1 to August 30, 2008*

*Please note changes to our earlier published
steam and diesel-electric train schedule, due to regrettable circumstances beyond our control.

  • Steam-Up Day TUESDAY, July 1, 2008

Celebrate Canada! Strawberry Social and Steam Up Day

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Four runs steam engine* , authentic open-air coaches
    12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
  • Thursdays, Fridays: Four runs diesel-electric engine*, authentic open-air coaches
    12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
  • Saturdays: Four runs steam engine*,
    12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
  • Sundays & Mondays: Muskoka Museum and Pioneer Village open with lots of hands-on activities, but no train ride these two days.

September 2 to October 11, 2008

  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays, Fridays: One diesel-electric 1948 narrow gauge engine pulling authentic open-air coaches one run daily at 1:00 pm
  • Saturdays: Four diesel-electric runs daily at 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
  • Sundays & Mondays: Muskoka Museum and Pioneer Village open with activities, no train ride.

* Subject to availability. Equipment may vary.

We are pleased to quote on private functions, group and bus tours, including private steam-up of train.

Please call 705-789-7576, extension 3210, or email: village@muskokaheritageplace.org