Melissa M.

I recently visited the South Simcoe Railway Heritage Corp., and even though I wasn’t able to go on the train ride, I had a wonderful time exploring the historic grounds! The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, sharing stories and insights about the railway’s rich history. Walking through the beautifully preserved site felt like a step back in time, and I could really appreciate the dedication they put into maintaining the charm of this heritage railway. It’s a must-visit for history buffs and families alike, and I hope to return soon for the full train experience! Highly recommended!

renu

This train ride is a fun experience that takes you back in time. The only thing disappointing was that there were no fall colours to see right in the middle of fall. They should not advertise this as a Fall Train Ride. Also, the non stop commentary for annoying after some time. It started to feel like a history class.
Kids love it!

Hemant C.

If you plan to go for fall rides book in advance (September). If it's sold out, come early as the ticket sales open at 10 am, but the line up starts at 8 am. Over 300 people were in line and sold out within 30 mins of ticket office opening. Great experience and ride for kids. Also pack warm clothes as it's usually cold during this time.

Balavignesh K.

The heritage train journey was good.
Due to weather we couldn’t find much fall colours during the train trip.
The park opposite to the heritage train station was good to visit during the wait time.

Brent B.

A very fun little excursion not too far from the highway. Buy your tickets online in advance to avoid the insane line at the ticket counter. Fall colours tour was particularly scenic.

ivy R.

I recently took a 1-hour train ride with Simcoe Railway Heritage to experience the fall colors, and while the ride itself was pleasant, I found the overall experience a bit overrated for a fall foliage spot. Luckily, I had booked my tickets in advance, which was a great decision seeing the long queue at the ticket counter when I arrived—definitely a time saver!

The train journey was smooth, and the vintage railway bogies added a nostalgic touch that made the heritage aspect of the ride quite enjoyable. The staff were friendly, and the ride offered a peaceful, scenic view. However, the fall colors weren’t as vibrant or breathtaking as I had anticipated, especially given how highly recommended the site is for autumn scenery.

That said, the Simcoe Railway Heritage site itself holds great historical significance, which added to the overall charm of the trip. If you’re looking for a laid-back ride with some heritage flavor, this is a good option. But if your main goal is to be wowed by fall colors, it might fall short of expectations.

Mikey

We enjoyed this scenic experience on the heritage railway train in Tottenham. The station has a collection of past Canadian railcars and locomotives as a not-for-profit volunteer historical organization that rebuilt this 45 minute portion of rail line.

We ordered tickets in advance which was worth it as all seats were sold out by the time we came to pickup our tickets. The fall colours that we came for was not fully ready based on weather this year. We noticed the outside view appeared to be better on the C/D side of the railcard.

Namit N.

What an amazing experience, mostly run by volunteers and what an amazing staff they are. Shout out to our conductor Julie, she was extremely helpful and probably made our visit that much better. The train is an hr long ride and the views are really nice. If they had a winter train I would def come back. 100% would recommend buying tickets online in advance.