Trains and railway outings with kids: 6 ideas for little train lovers

Does your child talk about nothing but trains? Here are six outings where you can board real locomotives, ride along the river in a railcar or admire model railways.

In short: near Montreal, Exporail (over 400 artifacts, and you can climb aboard); in the Laurentians, Musée Rodrigue's model trains; near Quebec City, the Charlevoix Train and the Old Quebec Funicular.

Near Montreal

1. Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum

More than 400 railway artifacts and vehicles you can board, from streetcars to steam locomotives. Indoor play area and kids' activities.

• 110 Rue Saint-Pierre, Saint-Constant
• Open year-round
• See the listing

2. Railway Ghosts at Exporail — October 14 to November 1, 2026

A pumpkin trail, crafts for kids under 10 and a ghost train on October 24, 25 and 31 and November 1.

• Ghost train: $5 (under 10) or $8 (10 and up), on top of admission
• See the event

In the Laurentians

3. Musée Rodrigue

The visit ends with one of Canada's largest model train layouts, a tribute to the P'tit Train du Nord.

• 2505 Chemin Jean-Adam, Saint-Sauveur
• See the listing

Quebec City and Charlevoix

4. Charlevoix Train

A 125 km ride hugging the St. Lawrence, between river and mountains. A great way to discover Charlevoix without driving.

• Main station: 50 Rue de la Ferme, Baie-Saint-Paul
• June to late October; round-trip packages from Quebec City
• See the listing

5. Old Quebec Funicular

The little inclined railway linking Dufferin Terrace to the Petit-Champlain district: an 85 m climb with a river view.

• 16 Rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City
• Cash only
• See the listing

In Lac-Saint-Jean

6. Saint-Félicien Wild Zoo

Board a train to cross 485 hectares of boreal forest and see North American animals roaming almost free.

• 2230 Boulevard du Jardin, Saint-Félicien
• See the listing

Our tips

• At Exporail, the indoor play area gives little ones a break during the visit.
• The Charlevoix Train ends its season in late October: book early for fall colours.

Frequently asked questions

Where can kids see trains near Montreal?

At Exporail in Saint-Constant, where you can climb aboard locomotives and streetcars.

Where can we see model trains in Quebec?

At Musée Rodrigue in Saint-Sauveur, home to one of Canada's largest model train layouts.

Can we take a train ride with kids near Quebec City?

Yes, on the Charlevoix Train, June to late October, over 125 km along the river.

Information checked on October 13, 2026. Prices, hours and seasons may change: confirm with each place before you go.