Surrey‘s Bear Creek Park has a miniature train that runs throughout the summer. It also offers special train ride events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
This article contains the following information about the Bear Creek Train:
Times and Prices | Spring Schedule | Summer Schedule | Valentine’s Trains | Easter Trains | Halloween Trains | Christmas Trains | Other Information
Bear Creek Miniature Train Rides
Bear Creek Park is an exceptional city park located at 13750-88th Avenue. It’s just a short walk from the Surrey Art Gallery.
The park offers numerous things to do including mini golf, swimming in the summer and trails to explore. It also has a playground and water park for children to play at.
One of the highlights of the park, especially for young families, is the miniature train. The railway attraction is owned by a private company that started in 1996. The company brought the trains from England. It now leases the space, including the adjoining 18-hole mini-golf course, from the City of Surrey.
Train Schedule Times & Prices
Surrey’s miniature train at Bear Creek Park operates most years over the Easter Long Weekend and then daily from mid-February until the end of September. It also operates throughout much of October for Halloween, and over the Christmas season from early December until the beginning of January.
Miniature Train & Golf Prices
Regular prices for trains on non-special event days are about $7 per person. General admission for mini golf in 2025 costs about $8. For just $10 folks can enjoy both activities.
Extra Notes
- Children under 2 are free
- With the mini golf, you pay for admission as well as to play golf, which means you can’t go in and just watch for free.
Train rides at Easter, Halloween and Christmas cost more (as they involve more). Prices for these special seasonal events are listed below along with further information about each holiday theme.
Spring Season Train Schedule
Miniature trains at Bear Creek Park typically run from sometime in March until the end of May. During this period trains operate daily between around 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on non-rainy days. The train used to open for the season in February, but hasn’t for a few years.
Summer Season Train Schedule
The trains at Bear Creek Park usually operate daily in June from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. In both July and August it might stay open an extra hour or so. Hours usually change slightly for September to a 4:30 pm closure and the train is only open until early to mid-September most years. Exact details for 2025 are to be confirmed.
Valentine’s Trains at Bear Creek Park
The miniature train usually runs daily for about two weeks from early until mid-February for the Valentine’s season. Craft activities, a train ride and round of mini golf typically costs about $7 per person.
In 2019 the Valentine’s Train ran from February 4th until the 18th between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The attraction hasn’t been open in February (including over the Valentine’s Day season) for a few years, however. It was closed again during that time in 2025.
Easter Trains in Surrey
Holiday-themed trains run each year over the Easter Long Weekend. In 2025 the special Easter train was in operation on the weekends of April 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, and 18th to 21st.
During this time of year the Surrey miniature train attraction operates rain or shine from around 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. It offers special extra activities including crafts, egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny. There’s also a petting zoo available on weekends. The Easter train cost $15 per person ages 2 and above.
Click Bear Creek Easter Trains for more information.
TIP: Another great train attraction this time of year is the Stanley Park Easter Train in Vancouver, although it was sadly cancelled in 2025.
Halloween Trains in Surrey
In Surrey during the month of October there are two kinds of Halloween Trains. There’s the fun and young-child-friendly Halloween Pumpkin Express during the day. There’s also the more spooky Halloween Scream Train designed for older folk at night.
Halloween Pumpkin Express
The Halloween Pumpkin Express is a child-friendly train ride. It typically runs rain or shine from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm. Admission includes a Halloween treat and mini pumpkin for each child over 2 years old.
Last year the event ran daily from October 1st until the 31st. Tickets costs $12. 2025 dates and details should be similar.
The train route for the Halloween Pumpkin Express is usually decorated with Halloween scenes and characters, but nothing overly gruesome or ghastly. There are skulls and skeletons, but also lots of fun inflatable characters.
To learn more, see our article about the Surrey Halloween Trains.
Haunted Forest Scream Train
Whereas the Halloween Pumpkin Express appeals to young children and exceptionally timid folk, the Haunted Forest Scream Train is designed to freak people out!
The Haunted Forest Scream Train typically starts up around a week or two later than the Halloween Pumpkin Express. It runs at night, in the dark, usually from around 6:30 to 10:00 pm daily.
The Haunted Forest Scream Train operated from October 11th until November 3rd last year. Tickets cost $17.50 each online. Rides in November cost $15 if purchased in-person at the attraction.
The Haunted Forest Scream Train runs along the same forested track as the Halloween Pumpkin Express. The scenes, however, are gorier and the sounds are spookier. There are also more creepy characters including many that are real, run around, jump out at people and sometimes even have chainsaws!
To learn more, see our article about the Surrey Halloween Trains.
For a list of other Halloween venues suitable for children, click Halloween Activities for Children.
Christmas Trains in Surrey
Surrey’s Christmas Train runs during the month of December. The Bear Creek Train is a wonderful place to take the family and enjoy Christmas scenes, festive music, holiday crafts, visits with Santa and a tour through the forest on the train.
In 2024 the Santa Express train ran almost daily from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm, from December 1st until the end of the month. The only day it was closed was Christmas Day. Meanwhile, the Christmas Night Train operated from 6:00 to 10:00 pm from December 4th to 24th. 2025 dates should be similar.
The Christmas train costs about $13 per person ages 3 and older. Admission for the day train includes visits with Saint Nick (on select days and times). It also includes crafts and a train ride through the forest with all its Christmas decorations. The Christmas Night Train costs the same but doesn’t include visits with Santa Claus or the bonus activities. However, the forest is decorated with beautiful illuminations so the train ride is extra special.
To learn more click Bear Creek Park at Christmas.
Other Information
Below is a list of tips and other general information that’s good to know.
- All children ages 12 and under must be accompanied on the trains by an adult.
- Bear Creek is an exceptional park. While you’re in the area, go for a stroll and explore!
- Don’t take young children or especially timid people on the Haunted Forest Scream Train. It’s really scary and they won’t be able to sleep afterwards.
To learn more about the train rides and miniature golf at Bear Creek Park, click Surrey Miniature Train.
For a similar attraction, check out the Stanley Park Miniature Train.
For more information about the area, click Bear Creek Park or City of Surrey.
