This is a legit train museum with restored trains in a huge warehouse! You can go inside most of the trains which makes it more interactive. They even have a few train tables inside one of the trains! Outside the museum, there are 3 types of trains you can ride on (small medium and large). Starting with the medium one, it's an old fashioned cable car type of train you can ride on that loops around the museum with a few stops along the way. It was probably used for short distances as a city train. This train seems to be running all the time while the museum is open (maybe not during the winter months but I could be wrong) The small train is a bench train you straddle where you go through the forest and into a tunnel. This bench train is basically benches on wheels connected to each other in series, pulled by a strong lawnmower, but it totally works and it's sooo fun!! This train is definitely not running in the winter for obvious reasons. (Update: I stand corrected it IS open during the winter!!) The last train you can ride on, the really large one, is a noisy passenger train that has a really high ceiling it was probably used for long distances. I didn't see this train all the time so it might have a specific schedule. There's also a model train room and this is by far my 3 year old son's favorite spot as Thomas the train is there! Unfortunately more often than not Thomas is out of commission but you can still see him even if he's not going down his track. I also went here around Halloween and they decorate the trains as per my Yelp photos. A dream come true for any train enthusiast, even a 2 year old would enjoy it (mine started going at that age) Not too far of a drive from Montreal maybe 30-45 mins max. If you don't have a car not to worry as you can get here via the TRAIN as it's right next to a train station! There's also a small IMAX room which is extra in addition to the entrance fee. They also have a cute souvenir store. You could easily spend the day here if you have the energy or interest, there's so much to see! The folks who work here are super friendly and know their stuff when it comes to history and trains! read more

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Honestly,I haven't been in years now even though I live close to it but I used to take my daughter there often when she was young. Their train exhibition can't be beat,the staff are always kind and helpful when you want info. And it's fun going for a ride on their little train that takes you for a nice ride for free all around their territory which is fairly big. This is a great family outing or even for train connoisseurs. One of these days I will go back to take more pics of the beautiful trains they have there. read more

This is a wonderful place to visit, for kids both young and young at heart. I have been visiting this museum since I was a child, and I think I'm enjoying it the most now as an adult. I will admit, my favourite part of the visit was the miniature railway. When we first saw the track size we weren't sure us adults would fit, and we were puzzled when a small locomotive came around the bend pulling what looked like a bunch of wooden gym benches. We shouldn't have been concerned, it was a lot of fun! It wizzes through a wooded area, over small bridges and even through a tunnel. There is also an operational streetcar to take you from site to site, or you could just sit and do the loop and enjoy the ride. Inside the main building are all kinds of trains, from old steam locomotives to schoolhouse cars to sleeper cars. There was even a prototype of the new metro cars we'll be getting eventually. My favourite piece on display though was a open air streetcar used to tour Mont-Royal and Westmount, that looked a little bit like a saute moutons type boat, except with ornate details that include beavers and maple leaf decorations. Only a short drive from the island of Montreal, Exporail is worth the drive! read more

Took my wife and my train loving two year old to the Exporail exhibit on a holiday Monday. It's not a cheap visit (just under $20 per adult), but this is an impressive collection and worth the money. There is some outside viewing areas, but 99% of what you are here to see is inside, which makes this a good rainy day visit. Be aware that the (running) trains end at 5, while the museum is open to 6. We missed out because we left the train until the end. When you enter you may be confused by stroller parking. This is just for riding the train. Continue on, the rest of the exhibit is (mostly) accessible. If you have a child who loves trains they will be in heaven. The exhibit is impressive and they have a lot to see. Normally our two year old has an hour long attention span for exhibits. We stayed for two and he didn't want to leave. I wish some of the fancy cars could be viewed from inside (they're viewed from windows), but I get why they needed to preserve them. With kids this is a must do. read more

I've been living at Saint constant for 12 years and this is the best place to know about trains

A recurring favourite for our whole family. Such an amazing collection of trains of all shapes and sizes.

My young sons love trains, so naturally we find ourselves at this museum quite often (children 3 years and under are free!). We purchased a one-year membership here, which pays itself off in three or four visits. This museum is really unique and is a hidden gem. Inside, you can explore various "real" engines and rail cars used for diverse purposes in the past , e.g. delivering mail, ploughing snow. You can also go underneath a train to see the complete wheel system. A separate room houses small electric trains that wind through miniature towns and landscapes -- Thomas the Tank Engine is a favourite of my sons. In the summer, you can ride a miniature train and a passenger train (unfortunately the latter was not running the day we visited) and at Christmastime, they offer more activities for children, including train ornament crafts, cookie workshops, and festive electric trains on display. There is a gift shop and a small cafeteria on site. Or, pack a picnic and eat outside on the grounds while you gaze at railcars. Either way, a day trip here is sure to be a success. read more

This is an OUTSTANDING museum dedicated to railroading in Canada. I visited during the fall season so the grounds were very quiet. I spent 5 hrs. on the grounds, but then I try to read the placards and write down the information pertinent to the photo taken. Because I visited on the tail end of the season, only a streetcar was running the grounds and also the miniatuure train. One note, only a few of the rolling stock are open to the public but what one can view from the outside only seems enough to get a good idea of the conditions within. I visited the museum by taking a commuter train to Saint-Constant stn, and walked next door to the museum. As for the return trip, I chose the option to walk to an autoparc next to a shopping center, about 35-40 min walk, and caught the CIT Roussillon bus 130 back to centre Montreal. If you are interested in trains, then you have no reason not to experience this remarkable train museum. PS The museum sells a compendium of the collection which is more or less up-to-date. read more

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Best place to bring your children and have them walk around and explore the museum indoors and out when weather permits. I've literally been here over 100 times with my eldest son. He enjoys going around and around on the electric trolley. This year we need to hop on the diesel train tour for sure. read more

This is by far the best train museum we have ever been to. There is an extraordinary display of various railway vehicles including engines, passenger cars, handcarts and even a car that was modified to run on tracks and was used for track inspections. There is tons of train history to read. There is a small outdoor train for you to take your kids on (you straddle it for the ride). There is a larger passenger train that trains you around the grounds of the museum. This is a fantastic place. read more