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B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The train! The train!
Riding a real steam locomotive train is not a fantasy on Vancouver Island.
It can be done most of the time during the prime tourist season at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre just north of Duncan.
While the steam train has long been the centre’s main attraction, there is much more to see and do at the 100-acre site at all times of the year.
Special events such as the Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival in February and the Christmas carol train make it a special time to visit for a unique experience at different times of the year.
The centre’s grounds feature forest and marsh trails for excellent bird-watching opportunities. Some of the old-growth forest on the nature path is worth seeing itself, just to appreciate such magnificent trees.
The story of B.C.’s forest industry is told through exhibits, heritage buildings, logging artifacts, displays, hands-on activities and much more.
Educational programs are also offered to groups of school students between the ages of five and 12 who meet Ministry of Education guidelines. The programs vary in length from one-and-a-half to two hours.
For complete information about the centre, visit www.bcforestmuseum.com.