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:
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A giant model train display made with more than 100,000 LEGO® bricks.
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Thousands more LEGO® bricks to build your own creations to add to the display.
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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!
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Access to RAILFest24 including the LEGO® Model Railway Exhibit on display in the Island's historic bathhouse.
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The fun of creating new LEGO® buildings and trains, the best of which will win fabulous LEGO® kits.
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Access to the historic buildings on Ministers Island that were the Estate of Canada's legendary railroad pioneer Sir William Van Horne.
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Access to the World Premiere of the Van Horne art exhibit now showing in the Van Horne mansion.
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Use of the Island's many nature trails and free parking on the Island.
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Island Members
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​Unlimited visits included in your 2024 Island membership
Event Sponsor
Designer and builder of the model railroad
Media Sponsor