Qualicum Beach Train Station Centennial Celebration

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Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Qualicum Beach Train Station is turning 100.

On Saturday, August 23rd, celebrate the Town of Qualicum Beach Train Station Centennial with a variety of fun-filled activities for the whole family. The stage will be filled with entertainment for the entire day. The Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:00AM with the Town Crier and a welcome from the Mayor and Council and Island Corridor Foundation.

Travel alongside the �Track of Memories� to experience the history of vintage machines and rail equipment shared by the Port Alberni Industrial Heritage Society and the Canadian Railroad Historical Society. Many of these items were featured at Expo'67 in Montreal. Speeder Rides for kids and actual working demos of diesel engines and off-road logging trucks will be featured at the event.

Learn about the history of the Train Station and the restoration of the building. How volunteers and their love of the community successfully restored the station saving it from demolition. Beautiful stories along with amazing photos will be on display. Children of all ages will have lots of fun things to do at the Qualicum Beach Museum�s Kids Areas where they‟ll find over 20 different old-fashioned games and activities from Vintage Dress-up, Tug of War, Pioneer games and much more. They‟ll love to watch the Qualicum Spinners and Weavers spin their magic from Sheep to Shawl.

�Then & Now� murals created by the dedicated Grade 3 students and staff of the Qualicum Beach Elementary School will be on display. For �A quiet place to reflect� visit The Qualicum Baptist Church for historical memories of their move along the tracks 20 years ago to their new home. Enjoy the gospel music of the Heritage Boys.

At the same time, the Qualicum Beach Museum will be celebrating its own anniversary of 30
years. The Museum will be providing interesting Train Station historical displays and old fashioned games and activities for the kids.

In addition to featuring �things on wheels�, including authentic train station memorabilia, interactive train exhibits, and fashions of the era, there will be lots of entertainment including the upbeat music of Bill Cave and the Dixieland Band, the Old Time Fiddlers and more!

Food concessions, popcorn, candy floss and special celebration cake will be available.

Enjoy the music of Bill Cave and the Dixieland Band and The Old Time Fiddlers, a 1914 costume Fashion Show by the Port Alberni Centennial Belles, and costumed actors from Echo Players.

The Kiwanis Club will be on hand selling Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Pop, Popcorn, Candy floss and other goodies in support of the Kiwanis Village project. Special celebration cake will be served at 2:00PM.