SUMMERLAND TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Mother’s Day on the Rails: Steam, Sun and Tea over Summerland’s Vistas
A 90-minute scenic Mother's Day train run from the Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland — choose open-air or vintage coaches; each mom receives a complimentary flower and a cup of tea.
Mother’s Day on the Rails: Steam, Sun and Tea over Summerland’s Vistas.
Celebrate Mother’s Day aboard a scenic train through Summerland, British Columbia, where cool breezes, open-sided cars and vintage coaches frame sweeping vineyard-and-lake vistas for a relaxed, memorable ride.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Summerland Vistas from the Track
The run delivers cool breezes and stunning panoramas of Summerland as you travel along majestic tracks that overlook the valley — an easy, photogenic way to spend Mother’s Day.
Tea and a Flower for Mom
Each mother on the train receives a complimentary flower and a cup of tea, a small ceremony that underlines the trip’s relaxed, celebratory tone.
Choose Open-Air or Restored Vintage Coaches
Riders can select open-air cars with roofs and open sides for breezy views or enclosed, tastefully restored vintage coaches from the 1940s; the vintage cars have large sliding windows but are not equipped with air conditioning.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
The outing is a relaxed 90-minute circuit of scenic track: music, gentle motion, and panoramic views combine with the tactile charm of historic rolling stock or the immediacy of open-air seating to create an unhurried Mother’s Day experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and where to check before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring layered clothing and sun protection: open-air cars have a roof and open sides for breeze, while vintage coaches rely on large sliding windows rather than air conditioning.
The experience runs approximately 90 minutes; plan arrival and parking time accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Mother’s Day Train ride?
The outing is approximately 90 minutes long.
How much does the experience cost?
Ticket prices run in the range CA$28.86 to CA$41.07.
What does each mom receive on the train?
Each mom receives a complimentary flower and a cup of tea.
What are the coach options and their differences?
Open-air cars (Winslow, McCulloch, Kirton) have roofs with open sides for breezes; vintage coaches (Canyon & Faulder) are enclosed, restored 1940s cars with large sliding windows and no air conditioning.
Who operates the Mother’s Day Train?
The experience is run by the Kettle Valley Steam Railway.
Are the vintage coaches air-conditioned?
No — the vintage coaches are not equipped with air conditioning; they use large sliding windows for ventilation.