DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE CELEBRATION TOUR 2010

Heritage Park Historical Village- May 8, 9, 15 & 16th

Thomas the Tank Engineâ„¢ to visit Heritage Park Historical Village

All aboard for the best birthday party ever! Thomas the Tank Engineâ„¢ is set to roll into Heritage Park Historical Village for the Day Out With Thomasâ„¢: The Celebration Tour 2010 on May 8, 9, 15 & 16th. All Thomas fans are invited to come spend the day with their favourite No. 1 engine and celebrate his 65th birthday.

For 65 years, children have been captivated by the courageous adventures of Thomas and his engine friends. Pulling out of the station for its 15th consecutive ride on the rails, the Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010 will visit three exclusive cities in Canada. Day Out With Thomas is the only place for families to take a ride with a 15-ton replica of everybody’s favorite #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. Each year the tour grows, traveling to new destinations, adding new activities and welcoming new visitors. In addition, to celebrate Thomas’ 65th birthday, fans will be invited to check out a mini-museum highlighting special moments and events over the years, make birthday cards for Thomas, and participate in other fun activities.

Day Out with Thomas 2010 activities include:

· A 20-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine.

· The opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway.

· A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station; featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts activities and coloring sheets.

· Storytelling, video viewing and live music.

· A special display at every DOWT location celebrating 65 years of Thomas the Tank Engine.

· 2010 commemorative merchandise and giveaways, including a mini-view finder giveaway that tells the story of Thomas’ upcoming adventure, Misty Island Rescue.

For more information, visit www.HeritagePark.ca