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Sat. July 27 to Mon. August 5
Times vary; check Open Hours on this site for details
A Model Railroad Event For The Whole Family!

Presenting RAILFest24!

RAILFest is a first-of-its-kind event that has fun for parents, kids, and kids-at-heart:

  • A giant model train display made with more than 100,000 LEGO® bricks.

  • Thousands more LEGO® bricks to build your own creations to add to the display.

  • Prizes for the 4 best creations with each winner receiving a LEGO® railroad kit valued at $250. 

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Great Value: Everything Is Included In Your Island Day Pass!

  • Access to RAILFest24 including the LEGO® Model Railway Exhibit on display in the Island's historic bathhouse.

  • The fun of creating new LEGO® buildings and trains, the best of which will win fabulous LEGO® kits.

  • Access to the historic buildings on Ministers Island that were the Estate of Canada's legendary railroad pioneer Sir William Van Horne.

  • Access to the World Premiere of the Van Horne art exhibit now showing in the Van Horne mansion.

  • Use of the Island's many nature trails and free parking on the Island.

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Island Members

  • ​Unlimited visits included in your 2024 Island membership

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Event Sponsor

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Designer and builder of the model railroad

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