VANCOUVER Mayor Ken Sim has announced on Monday that the Stanley Park Train is on track to reopen for Bright Nights this holiday season.

“We are thrilled that the Stanley Park Train will be operational for Bright Nights,” said Sim.  “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to community champions for their generous philanthropic support in the restoration of this beloved holiday attraction. Specifically, we express our gratitude to the Beedie Foundation, Peter and Joanne Brown Foundation, Diamond Foundation, The Lyall family, Jeff Stibbard, and The 625 Powell Street Foundation for their invaluable contributions.

“We understand how cherished Bright Nights is for Vancouver families, and we are delighted that the train will be a feature of this event. We appreciate the patience and support of the community as the train’s restoration work was completed. We are excited for families to come and enjoy Bright Nights and create memories for years to come.”

The vintage 1961 train equipment required specialized parts that were challenging to acquire and necessitated specialized work to complete. The restoration work was accomplished through a collective effort involving staff and private donors who generously funded the project.

The Stanley Park railway will transform into a magical forest adorned with thousands of sparkling lights during Bright Nights, a beloved annual holiday tradition scheduled to run from December 1 to January 1, 2024.

Alongside train rides and holiday décor, Bright Nights will feature attractions like a vintage fire truck and an enchanting tunnel of lights in the plaza. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment. On-site food vendors will offer a selection of treats, including churros, pretzels, popcorn, and hot chocolate.

Starting November 9, tickets for the Bright Nights Train will be available for purchase for a designated time slot at vancouver.ca/brightnights.

Bright Nights serves as the single largest fundraising event for the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Proceeds from the event support life-saving, life-supporting, and life-enriching services to burn survivors and their families from across the province. The Park Board has donated more than $2.5 million to the Burn Fund since the event partnership began in 1998.