Schedule & Fares

McLean Mill

2010

last updated February 24, 2010

Choose Your Season:

Spring  Summer  Fall  Winter

Spring 2010

Spring Mill Walk-about
May 15 to June 25
    

     While were not operational every day during our Spring Season, why not come out for a visit and explore the Site on your own.  Please note that the steam sawmill and steam train will be operational June 13 & 19.

Fares: (self-guided tour)
adult $5.00, senior/youth $5.00, child $2.50

Hours: 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Steam Pot Café: open - light refreshments available
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Children's Stamp Tour:
Steam Sawmill: sorry, not operational (except as noted)
Steam Train: sorry, not operational (except as noted)
Tours: self-guided

Special Spring Events
Please note that activity times may change due to Special Events scheduling.

June 13 – Beaufort Gang Train Robbery*
June 19 – Father’s Day Special (Dads ride for free with paying child)

Fares: (train & mill)
adult $25.25, senior/youth $19.00, child $11.25, family $67.50
*Beaufort Gang Train Robbery: +$2 pp to fare

Hours: 12:00 to 4:30 pm
Steam Pot Café: open
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Steam Sawmill, (McLean Mill NHS - 5633 Smith Road): 
June 13 & 19 - demonstration 1:30 & 3:00
Tours: 
June 13 & 19 - guided tour 12:45 & 2:15
Other: Children's Stamp Tour
Steam Train, departure times (E&N Station - 3100 Kingsway)
June 13 & 19 - 12 Noon

   
Summer 2010

Thursday to Sunday
June 26 to September 6

Fares:
steam train, sawmill: adult $29.95, senior/youth $22.50, child $14.95,
     family $79.95
sawmill (walk-in): adult $15.25, senior/youth $10.00, child $7.50, family $40.75

*Beaufort Gang Train Robbery: +$2 to fare
Family: maximum of five, 2 adults and 3 children/youth (5-18)
Group Rates: discounted rates are available to groups of 15 or more who pay together in one sum.  Bus driver and tour escort are admitted to the mill site and/or train free of charge.  For groups of 14 or fewer, the regular rate applies.
All admission prices include GST, and are in Canadian funds.

Hours:
Thursday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 5:15 pm
Operational: train, sawmill
McLean Mill Site: open
Steam Pot Café: open
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Thursday to Sunday

Morning Program:
10:35 train arrives
10:45 tour
11:45 sawmill demonstration
1:00 train departs

Mid-day Program:
1:15 tour

Afternoon Program
2:35 train arrives
2:45 tour
3:45 sawmill demonstration
5:15 train departs

Other: Children's Stamp Tour

 
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
June 26 to September 6

Fares:
mill site: adult $15.25, senior/youth $10.00, child $7.50, family $40.75

Hours:
Monday to Wednesday, 10:30 am to 5:15 pm
Operational: sorry, train and mill are not operational 
McLean Mill Site: open
Steam Pot Café: open - light refreshments available
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Tours, guided: 10:45 am, 1:15 pm, 2:45 pm
Other: Children's Stamp Tour

 Please note that activity times may change due to Special Events scheduling.

Friday Wine Steam Train
Chase & Warren Estate Winery

The Alberni Pacific "Steam" Railway is pleased to announce that they now stop at the Chase & Warren Estate Winery every Friday during their Summer Season. Chase & Warren is Canada's only winery with direct access by rail, and offers guided tours, sampling and of course the opportunity to purchase one of their wines such as a bottle of Pinoit Noir, Beaufort Blush, Oraninesteiner or Gervurtztraminer. This family-run winery started planting in 1996, sold their first bottle of wine in 2003, and now grows 38 varieties of grape. More info...

Special Summer Events

Please note that activity times may change due to Special Events scheduling.

July 2 - Teddy Bear Picnic
July 3 - Donor Recognition Day 
July 10 - Beaufort Gang Train Robbery 
July 17-18 - 7th Antique Tractor & Engine Show
July 24 - Pride Ride (special event - evening) 
July 31 - Miracle Day
August 1 - Grandparent's Day
August 8 - 2nd Annual British Car & Motorcycle Run
August 14 - Beaufort Gang Train Robbery 
August 21 - Starlight Express (special event - evening run)
September 4 - 6 - Antique Truck Show

Fall 2010

Fall Mill Walk-about
September 7 to September 18

While were not operational every day during our Fall Season, why not come out for a visit and explore the Site on your own. Please note that the sawmill and steam train will be operational September 12 & 19.

Fares: (self-guided tour)
adult $5.00, senior/youth $5.00, child $2.50

Hours: 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Steam Pot Café: open - light refreshments available
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Children's Stamp Tour:
Steam Sawmill: sorry, not operational (except as noted)
Steam Train: sorry, not operational (except as noted)
Tours: self-guided

Special Fall Events

Even though our Summer Season is over, we're pleased to offer an opportunity for young and old to experience the thrill of steam.

September 12 - Fall Steam Special
September 19 - Fall Steam Special

Fares: (train & mill)
adult $25.25, senior/youth $19.00, child $11.25, family $67.50

Hours: 12:00 to 4:30 pm
Steam Pot Café: open
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Steam Sawmill, (McLean Mill NHS - 5633 Smith Road): 
September 12 & 19 - demonstration 1:30 & 3:00
Tours: September 12 & 19 - guided tour 12:45 & 2:15
Other: Children's Stamp Tour
Steam Train, departure times (E&N Station - 3100 Kingsway)
September 12 & 19 - 12 Noon

Winter 2010

McLean Mill Christmas Village
November 26 to November 28

Hours:
Friday - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Steam Pot Café: open - light refreshments available
Mill Store (Gift Shop): open

Activities:
Crafters:
Entertainment:
Santa Photos:
Blacksmith (Mike Lyle):
Children's Stamp Tour:
Steam Sawmill: sorry, not operational
Steam Train:
Tours: self-guided

Special Winter Events

November 26 to 28 - McLean Mill Christmas Village
December 4 - Santa Run (waterfront run)
November 26 - 28, Decembr 4-6, & 11-13 - Festival of Christmas Lights