After almost three and a half years of extensive research & planning and six
months of tireless railcar renovations the
Guelph Junction Express (GJE) embarked on it's
inaugural excursion on Saturday September 20, 2008.
The GJE offers weekend dinner, brunch and sightseeing
excursions year-round on 17 miles of track owned by the Guelph
Junction Railway (est.1884) between Guelph and Guelph Junction (Campbellville
area). Passengers board the train at John Galt Park adjacent to the River Run
Centre with parking available close by at the Sleeman Centre - OR -
the Guelph Youth Music Centre.
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 Locomotives and crews from the Ontario Southland Railway (OSR) operate our fleet of three 1955 vintage stainless steel climate
controlled Budd Cars through Ontario Greenbelt Country to Guelph Junction. There the entire
train will turn around on the wye offering passengers a view of the opposite
side of the route for the return journey back to Guelph. A typical
dinner excursion runs approx 2 hours and 20 minutes.
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download a copy of the route map.
Of the three passenger cars we currently have in service, two have been configured
as dining cars with tables and chairs
for meal service. The third car we refer to as our Family Car
has been reconfigured with original coach seats. Ideal for those who just want to go for a
train ride, take in the scenery, enjoy a soft drink and maybe an optional light meal or
slice of pizza.
 In addition to scheduled weekend service, special themed trains
will be offer throughout the year such as the Easter Bunny Express, Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Fall Foliage, Halloween Murder Mystery and Santa Express
Trains to name a few. The train will also be available for private family celebrations
and corporate Christmas Parties. Don't forget birthdays! Host your child's
birthday party on the GJE and the birthday boy or girl can have their picture taken
aboard the OSR locomotive - how cool would that be?
WHAT WE OFFER
DINING CLASS SERVICE
 Dinner Class Service includes your choice of three
entrées served at your table, seasonal dessert and complimentary coffee, tea, juice and
pop throughout the excursion. Our two Dining Cars
are configured with a modest sized dining table at each of our large picture windows with
comfortable seating for up to four adults per table. We upgraded the foam on our custom
Canadian-made chairs because we believe a comfortable tooshie is a happy tooshie.
Both of our dining cars have a total capacity of 72 seats each.
FAMILY COACH CLASS SERVICE
 Family Class Service
is perfect for families and those who just want to go for a train ride. Each window in our
Family Car is configured with two original commuter-style
coach seats facing each other with a small table in between to hold drinks and snacks. This
configuration will comfortably accommodate up to four adults per window with some seats offering
extra leg room. This service includes complimentary coffee, tea, juice and pop served at your
seat. An optional snack or light meal (sandwich or boxed lunch) can be purchased at time
of booking. 
Optional
Cash-Only Bar
(beer/wine)
We are proud to feature quality products from Sleeman at $5.00 per bottle (incl tax) and fine
wines from Joseph's Estate at $5.00 per glass (incl tax).
Please note that we do not
accept credit cards or $100 bills onboard the train at this time.
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RESERVATIONS
Reservations can be booked and paid for over the phone by calling Destiny Tours at (local)
519-823-9799, toll-free) 1-877-823-9799 or in person at Destiny Tours -
727 Woolwich Street, Guelph.
BOARDING & PARKING
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Boarding takes place approx 15 minutes prior to departure at one of the following locations: |
Guelph Youth Music Centre
75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON |
OR |
John Galt Park (River Run Centre)
35 Woolwich Street,
Guelph, ON |
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Please be sure to check your receipt for confirmation of the boarding point for your excursion. |
GJE IN THE NEWS
May 20, 2008 -
GUELPH TRIBUNE
September, 2008 - SNAP GUELPH
September 21, 2008 -
MAYOR KAREN FARBRIDGE'S BLOG
October 1, 2008 -
GUELPH DOWNTOWN
November 21, 2008 -
GUELPH TRIBUNE "Santa Express"
December 9, 2008 - GUELPH TRIBUNE "Santa Express"
April, 2009 - WELLINGTON ADVERTISER "Guelph businessmen failed to support their own..."
April 10, 2009 - GUELPH TRIBUNE "GHRA Rare Mileage Tour"
May 2, 2009 - GUELPH MERCURY "Chamber Breakfast"
June 19, 2009 -
GUELPH TRIBUNE "Great Train Caper"
July, 2009 - SNAP GUELPH "Great Train Caper"
July 31, 2009 - GUELPH TRIBUNE "John Galt Day"
August 8, 2009 - GUELPH MERCURY "GJR and John Galt Day"
September 14, 2009 -
METRONEWS.CA "Taking Vacations Close To Home By Train"
November, 2008 -
SNAP GUELPH "Red Hat Express"
UPCOMING EXCERSIONS... (click on an excursion to view details for that excursion)
Saturday February 6th - Haiti Earthquake Relief Train
Sunday February 14th - Guelph Symphony Orchestra Music of Love & Romance
SOLD-OUT
Saturday April 3rd - Easter Bunny Express
Saturday April 10th - Spring Dinner
Sunday April 18th - Spring Lunch
Wednesday April 28th - Spring Lunch
Saturday May 1st - Spring Dinner
Thursday May 6th - Spring Lunch
Sunday May 9th - Mother's Day Lunch
Saturday May 29th - Spring Dinner
Sunday June 6th - Spring Lunch
To book any of the above excursions call: (Local) 519-823-9799 or
(Toll free) 1-877-823-9799 or visit us in person at Destiny Tours - 727 Woolwich Street, Guelph.
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