Live virtual tour on April 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm in English (Montreal)
Duration: approximately 45 minutes (+15 minutes for questions)
Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum is offering a virtual tour of the Canada Car, once used by Charles Melville Hays, former president of the Grand Trunk Railway. This car, built in 1897, is usually inaccessible to the public when visiting Exporail. This unique experience will allow visitors to explore the vehicle’s interior and hidden secrets. Moreover, visitors will learn more about the life of Charles Melville Hays, a great visionary of Canadian railways.
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Live virtual tour on May 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm in English (Montreal)
Duration: approximately 45 minutes (+15 minutes for questions)
Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, offers a virtual tour of the CPR 2850 locomotive used during the royal visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939.
This mode of transport was recommended to enable as many Canadians as possible to see the King and Queen.
For the first time in over 3 years, come visit the interior of the Saskatchewan Car ! To celebrate the 140th anniversary of The Last Spike, marking the completion of the CP’s transcontinental railway, Van Horne’s personal business car will be visitable every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of November! Unable to make it in person? No worries! Exporail will be offering a virtual tour on November 7th !
Duration: approximately 45 minutes (+15 minutes for questions)