BC Forest Discovery Centre

The BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan, British Columbia is a 100-acre living museum dedicated to the history of the forest industry and the railways that served it. At the heart of the experience is the Centre’s beloved narrow-gauge steam train, which carries passengers on a scenic loop through the forested grounds past heritage buildings, logging equipment, and working sawmill exhibits. The collection includes an impressive array of historic logging and industrial railway equipment, including rare geared steam locomotives and logging trucks that once worked the forests of British Columbia. Authentic heritage buildings relocated to the site include a country store, a church, a farmhouse, and various logging camp structures that recreate the communities that grew up around the forest industry. The Centre also features interactive exhibits, picnic areas, and a magnificent 300-foot-plus trestle bridge. Located in the Cowichan Valley — the heart of Vancouver Island’s heritage country — the BC Forest Discovery Centre celebrates both the natural environment and the pioneering spirit of the people who built British Columbia’s forest industry. It is a wonderful educational destination for families and a treasure trove for industrial history enthusiasts.