Canadian Railway Museum

The Canadian Railway Museum is a railway collection in Saint-Constant displaying more than 140 vehicles and thousands of objects that trace the history of rail transport. The grounds and buildings hold locomotives, coaches, and equipment from different eras alongside archives of railway documents.

The museum was founded in 1961 by the Canadian Railroad Historical Association to preserve railway heritage. Its collection documents how trains transformed Canada's economy and connected its regions over more than a century.

The museum's operating name Exporail reflects its French heritage from the local community. Visitors notice how railways shaped Canada's growth and remain central to how people connect across this vast country.

The museum offers heritage streetcar rides during warmer months and operates special train excursions on weekends. Plan to spend several hours walking the outdoor grounds to view the collection of vehicles and indoor exhibits.

The museum houses a large-scale miniature railway layout built by local model train enthusiasts with intricate details and working tracks. This handcrafted model railroad represents Canadian railway landscapes in miniature form and is a hidden attraction many visitors miss.

Location: Saint-Constant

Inception: 1961

Official opening: 1961

Address: 110, rue Saint-Pierre, Saint-Constant (Québec), J5A 1G7

Phone: +14506322410

Email: info@exporail.org

Website: http://exporail.org

GPS coordinates: 45.37500,-73.56420

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42