The BC Forest Discovery Centre is located off the #1 highway in Duncan, BC, Canada. The museum is one hour North of Victoria, BC. on Vancouver Island and 35 minutes South of Nanaimo.

Address: 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC. V9L 6C2.

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Shoulder Season
March 30 to June 30, 2024

Adults $16.00
Seniors (65 & older) $14.00
Youth (13 to 18 years old) $14.00
Children (3 to 12 years old) $12.00
Children 2 and under are FREE

Summer Season
July 1 – September 2, 2024

Adults $18.00
Seniors (65 & older) $16.00
Youth (13 to 18 years old) $16.00
Children (3 to 12 years old) $14.00
Children 2 and under are FREE

Shoulder Season
September 5 – 22, 2023

Adults $16.00
Seniors (65 & older) $14.00
Youth (13 to 18 years old) $14.00
Children (3 to 12 years old) $12.00
Children 2 and under are FREE

Halloween Train

Adults/Seniors/Youth $16.00
Children (3 to 12 years old) $14.00
Children 2 and under are FREE

Christmas Express

Adults/Seniors/Youth $16.00
Children (3 to 12 years old) $14.00
Children 2 and under are FREE

Popular With The Whole Family!

All aboard the train for a day of adventure at the BC Forest Discovery Centre!

Besides offering a fascinating look at the history of the forest industry in the
province the BC Forest Discovery Centre is well known for its many special events, and you can be sure there is almost always something happening to entertain you and your family.

Major activities are scheduled throughout the seasons, so be sure to check our website to find out what’s happening and when.

Check out our exhibits, book a tour, group booking, wedding or schedule a class field trip to explore the Centre.

The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 100-acre museum park full of opportunities for discovery, education and fun! From our operational narrow-gauge railway to our forested trails, from our Ranger Station exhibit to our historic 1930s logging camp buildings, there is always something engaging to experience.

Currently, most main areas of the site are wheelchair accessible. Those areas include the main entrance and exhibit hall, the gas and steam trains, antique vehicle building, most heritage buildings, and the main walking trails. Wheelchair accessible portable toilets are on-site whenever the museum is open to the public. Designated parking stalls are available for people with mobility disabilities. 

A few of the heritage buildings as well as the speeder are not wheel chair accessible at this time. Please check the train schedule to confirm that the gas or steam train will be running the day you plan to visit.

Caregivers and support workers are admitted free of charge if they accompany someone who is unable to visit the site without assistance.

The BC Forest Discovery Centre is working towards a more accessible site. Please contact us in advance of your visit to let us know if we can help make your day at the museum more accessible and enjoyable.

Pet Policy

The BC Forest Discovery Centre welcomes well-behaved leashed pets. During our Halloween and Christmas Events, we request that you leave your pets at home due to the high volume of guests in the Centre.

For the enjoyment of all guests visiting the BC Forest Discovery Centre we have implemented the following pet policies:

• Please ensure you are fully aware of what your pet is doing at all times.
• Pick up after your pet so that others do not step in anything unpleasant. Waste bags are available when you enter the BC Forest Discovery Centre. The bags can be deposited into garbage cans designated for trash. Water is also available for your dog.
• Only Certified Guide & Service dogs are permitted in our food service areas and on board our trains.

Would you like a unique memento of your visit or a gift for someone special?

Visit the Discovery Centre’s Gift shop and check out our original and varied selection of “perfect” items. We specialize in local and BC handicrafts– railway memorabilia, t-shirts, hats, books, and of course smiles. Our friendly staff will help you choose the perfect item.