All Events

Mon September 02, 2013 - Mon September 02, 2013

Labour Day is Members' Day at the BC Forest Discovery Centre! Relax with your family on the last day of summer vacation & ride the final steam train of the season. To show our appreciation of your support, we will be providing one complimentary hot dog & pop to each member (upon presentation of your membership card). As well, general family members will enjoy a free visit without a punch on their card.

Sat September 07, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley Wine & Culinary Festival presents to you spectacular views, farm-fresh food, outstanding entertainment & a mix of the valley's best wines, ciders & epicurean delights. A day at the festival will take you on a journey through the scenic country Cowichan roads, where you'll find yourselves alternating between ocean, mountain, field & rainforest views. Indulge your senses with both classic & unique flavours of a variety of wines, ciders & vinegars. Savour local cuisine prepared by world-class chefs or dance the night away at a variety of soirees. Each location will offer at least one complimentary activity or tasting (many have more).

Fri October 25, 2013 - Sun October 27, 2013

Beware of the Hallowe'en Train! Ride the steam train through ghostly scenes and past scary Hallowe'en characters at the museum. Children will enjoy trick or treating and making Hallowe'en crafts, and there are haunted houses for those who dare!

After 4:30 pm, costumed spooks will be mingling with the visitors and creeping up in unexpected places! The performers are provided by the South Island Musical Theatre Society. Spooky exhibits and live Hallowe'en music will take place in the main gallery.

Samson, the 1910 steam locomotive, leaves the station every 30 minutes except there will be no train at 4:30 pm.

Fri December 06, 2013 - Sun December 22, 2013

The Christmas Express. December 7-9, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 4pm - 9pm. December 14-23, Daily: 4pm - 9pm. Be enchanted as you ride through our decorated forest on a 1910 steam locomotive! Enjoy the season's laughter & twinkling lights on the Christmas Express. Visit with Santa Claus, dance to live Christmas music, make a Christmas tree craft in the schoolhouse, watch the model train display & warm up with hot chocolate or a snack in Train Stations Treats. Something every family should experience! Please see our website for the train schedule.