Engine 374 Celebration 2025 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver

📍 Location: Roundhouse Turntable Plaza, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
📅 Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
🎟 Admission: Free
🌐 Event Info: roundhouse.ca/event/engine-374-celebration

🚂 Celebrate History with Engine 374 — Vancouver’s First Passenger Train

Step back in time and celebrate a monumental moment in Canadian railway history at the Engine 374 Celebration 2025, held at the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza in Yaletown on Sunday, May 18. This free family-friendly event commemorates the historic arrival of Engine 374, the first passenger train to arrive in Vancouver on the West Coast — a moment that changed the city forever, 134 years ago.

Hosted by the Roundhouse Community Centre, this annual celebration offers a fun-filled afternoon of music, history, and community spirit in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

🎉 Event Highlights

• 🚂 See Engine 374 in Action
  Witness the historic locomotive as it rolls out onto the Roundhouse Turntable, just as it did in 1887.

• 🍰 Free Birthday Cake
  Celebrate Engine 374’s anniversary with complimentary cake for all attendees.

• 🎶 Live Music
  Enjoy live performances by a local band as the festivities unfold.

• 🧒 Family Activities
  Fun and engaging activities for children and families throughout the event.

• 🎤 Guest Speakers
  Hear local historians and community leaders speak about the importance of Engine 374 and its place in Vancouver’s development.

📜 Why Engine 374 Matters

Engine 374 made history on May 23, 1887, by becoming the first passenger train to reach Vancouver, connecting the young city to the rest of Canada and paving the way for decades of growth and transformation.

Today, Engine 374 stands proudly on display at the Roundhouse Community Centre, where it continues to inspire residents and visitors alike. The Engine 374 Pavilion is open year-round, but this annual celebration offers a rare opportunity to see the engine in motion.

👨‍👩‍👧 Plan Your Visit

🗓 Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Roundhouse Turntable Plaza, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
🎟 Admission: FREE! All ages welcome
🚆 Transit-Friendly: Located just steps from Yaletown–Roundhouse SkyTrain Station

Come early to grab a slice of birthday cake and a front-row view of this piece of living history!