Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum

10/19/2026

Today our flag is at half mast in sympathy and support for all those impacted by the fire at CFB Wainwright.

In the face of such heartbreaking loss, we stand together in remembrance, keeping the victims, their loved ones, and the entire community in our hearts.

May those grieving find strength, comfort, and support in the days ahead.

We will remember. 🕊️

10/10/2026

Well b’y’s, that’s a wrap! 👋

The Louisbourg Visitor Information Centre and the Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum are closing up for the season today, October 10th.

And what a summer it was! It’s been a time! We had an awful lot of fine folks through the doors - from near and from away - and we were mighty happy to see each and every one of yous!

Thanks for stopping in, saying hello, asking questions, sharing stories, exploring Louisbourg, and helping make this summer one to remember.

We’ll be putting our feet up for a spell, but don’t you worry - we’ll be back at ’er in Summer 2027!

Until then, take care, travel safe, and we’ll see you down the line.

Thank you for a fantastic summer. 💙🚂

09/01/2026

🍁🚂 A Little Fall Change at the S&L Railway Museum! 🍂

The leaves are starting to turn, the air is getting a little crisper, and our summer students have wrapped up another wonderful season with us! ❤️

But don’t worry — we’re still open! 🎉

Our fall hours will be:

🍂 Tuesday–Saturday
🕘 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The main station building will remain open, with our Visitor Information Centre staff member ready to welcome you, answer your questions, and help you make the most of your visit.

A little seasonal note: The Freight Shed and Roundhouse will be closed for the season, and the museum will be closed on Sundays and Mondays throughout the fall.

We’re so happy to have welcomed so many wonderful visitors so far this season, and we’re looking forward to enjoying a beautiful fall with you! 🍂🧡

So grab your sweater, enjoy the changing colours, and come say hello! 🚂🍁

08/28/2026

We had a lovely visit on Tuesday.

08/21/2026

We are delighted to welcome His Honour, Lieutenant Governor Mike Savage, and Her Honour, Ms. Darlene Savage, to the Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum on Tuesday, August 25th, from 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Members of the public are warmly invited to join us for this special visit and take the opportunity to meet and greet Their Honours while they are at the museum.

☕ Tea, coffee & light refreshments will be available, and our museum will be open for visitors to wander through and enjoy.

We would love to see members of our community come out and help us give Their Honours a warm Cape Breton welcome!

📅 Tuesday, August 25th
🕒 3:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum

Everyone is welcome!

08/12/2026

Apparently, Squawks has a LOT to say about FunFest happening this weekend!

So… you should probably come see what all the fuss is about! 🚂

S&L Railway FunFest
📍 S&L Railway Museum, Louisbourg
🕛 12:00–3:00 p.m.

Squawks will be there. We’ll be there. Will you? 👀

08/06/2026

🚂 All aboard! 🚂

Hop aboard and join Squawks the Puffin at the S&L Railway Museum on Saturday, August 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon packed with family-friendly fun!

From face painting and rock painting to fresh popcorn, story time, railway artifact show & tell, model railway demonstrations, and more, there's plenty to keep everyone smiling.

Make the S&L Railway Museum your next stop this summer. We promise it'll be an afternoon that's full steam ahead! 🚂💨

08/01/2026

Drumroll please …..

Congratulations to the winners of our lobster draw(s)

Kyle Allen
Osty Gale
Brent & Joanne Baker
Diane Lightfoot
Laurie Goyetche

Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts this year. Your support is greatly appreciated.

07/30/2026

We saw that this week the Nova Scotia
Museum’s theme is Creepiest Object.

Our pick? This wooden wheelchair.

Used at the CN Station in Sydney, it was donated to the Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum by A.C. Monroe, Trainmaster. It has helped tell the story of rail travel for years—but it may have a story of its own.

Over the years, our staff have noticed something unusual. The wheelchair has a habit of moving. It's been left in one spot in the upstairs living room, only to be found somewhere else later. No one remembers moving it, yet it never seems to stay where it was parked.

Could there be a perfectly logical explanation? Maybe. Or perhaps there's a former railway traveller who still enjoys wandering the station...

What do you think? 👀🚂👻

07/22/2026

We don’t mean to toot our own horn, but we were pleased to welcome Ryan MacDonald from CTV News to see the completed model railway yesterday!

Drop by the museum to see it for yourself, you’ll be glad you did! 🚂🚂

A replica of the old railway route between Louisbourg and Glace Bay...