Welcome to the Nelson Electric Tramway Society Web Site

Streetcar No. 23 is owned by the Nelson Electric Tramway Society and is operated by trained volunteer Motormen and Conductors. Operation is dependent on the fares collected, sale of postcards, pins, and donations. Membership in the Society is available at $10.00 per year.

The streetcar runs on weekends only from Easter Weekend to Mid June. Daily operation is from Mid June to Labour Day. Weekend operation is run again from Labour Day to Thanksgiving Weekend.

The streetcar leaves the Hall Street Station at 11:10 a.m. and every half-hour until 4:40 p.m. It leaves the Lakeside Rotary Park Station at 11:30 a.m. and every half-hour until 4:30 p.m. A routine stop is made in both directions at the Chahko Mika Mall Station and flag stops are made at the Car Barn, the Soccer Field and the Power Shed for passengers wishing to board or leave at any of those locations.

Fare for Adults is $3.00, Seniors and Youth (ages 6 to 12 years) is $2.00 and under 6 years with an adult is free. Maximum family fare is $8.00. A Seasons Pass for one Adult is $25.00 and $15.00 for a Senior or Youth. Family Season Passes are $50.00. Passengers wishing to board at one location and leave prior to completing a full round trip can obtain a ticket from the Conductor and re-board on a later trip to complete their journey.

Conventions, Tour groups and other organizations can charter Streetcar No. 23 before noon daily from Easter Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend.  Cost is $75.00 per hour and reservations must be made at least a week in advance of the date required.