This cherry blossom-inspired train ride near Toronto has dreamy spring views and sweet treats

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A train travelling over a bridge.

A train experience near Toronto.

Courtesy of the Waterloo Central Railway
Lead Writer, Travel

Spring is here, and soon, the landscapes will be adorned with stunning pink blooms. If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate cherry blossom season, you'll want to hop aboard this scenic train ride near Toronto. With themed dishes and beautiful spring views, it's an enchanting way to get in the spring spirit.

The Waterloo Central Railway is hosting a Cherry Blossom Dinner Train experience on May 3, 2025.

Located just over an hour from Toronto, the journey takes you through the picturesque spring countryside between the charming towns of St. Jacobs and Elmira.

The train travelling over a bridge. The train travelling over a bridge.Courtesy of the Waterloo Central Railway

Along the way, you can enjoy a feast in the cozy Lounge Car, complete with cherry-inspired treats.

The menu includes a Cherry Blossom cocktail, spinach salad with candied cherries, and a choice between chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce or butternut squash ravioli in a creamy curry sauce.

No feast is complete without dessert, and you can indulge in more cherry-flavoured delights with dishes like black forest cake and mini cherry pies served with a fruit kebob.

Views from the train. Views from the train.Courtesy of the Waterloo Central Railway

This round-trip train ride departs from the Farmers Market station in St. Jacobs and is 2 hours long.

You can turn this experience into a day trip by exploring the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market or quaint villages of Elmira and St. Jacobs beforehand.

Food served on a train. Food served on a train.Courtesy of the Waterloo Central Railway

The Waterloo Central Railway is hosting several other spring experiences, including The Easter Egg-spress and Mother's Day High Tea Luncheon.

Tickets for the Cherry Blossom Dinner Train are available on the website, so get ready for themed treats and stunning country views.

Cherry Blossom Dinner Train

A train travelling over a bridge.

The Waterloo Centrail Railway.

Courtesy of the Waterloo Central Railway

Price: $150 per person

When: May 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Address: 330 Farmers Market Rd., St. Jacobs, ON

Waterloo Central Railway Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

    Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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