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 - 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. Click here to 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 Coach 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

COACH CLASS SERVICE
Coach Class Service is perfect for families and those who just want to go for a train ride.  Each window in our Coach 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 (wine/beer)
We are proud to offer fine wines from Joseph's Estate at $5.25 per glass (incl. tax) and bottled beer $5.00 per bottle (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.

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, 2009 - SNAP GUELPH "Red Hat Express"
February 3, 2010 - GUELPH MERCURY "All Aboard the Love Train"