For the holiday season, Volunteers from the Fire Hall Museum and Education Centre have taken “Christmas decorating” to a whole new level, transforming the Old Galt Fire Station’s hall into a venue worthy of its Tinsel and Toys exhibition.

Among the sights and sounds one can expect on a visit to the historical venue are red lights and wailing sirens (keeping in line with the firehouse theme of course), fancy Christmas decorations, a specially decorated Bickle Seagrave fire truck from 1938, and last but not least, a special display of antique and more modern fire trucks and collectibles.

Furthermore, the museum offers some recent attractions, like a shiny 1951 International fire truck, and lifelike figures created by graphics students from SkillsCanada. The museum also comes with a newly expanded gift shop, perfect for tourists and other passers-by. The small shop contains interesting finds such as model fire trucks and other public vehicles, shirts and caps, books, and other fire service collectibles.

The biggest attraction no doubt, is the fascinating large-scale toy train set, dating back to the 1930’s. Since its display in 2007, the train set has drawn in plenty of city folk and tourists alike.

How to get in you might ask? All it takes is a food donation for the Cambridge Firefighters Basket Fund, which gives the less fortunate a reason to celebrate the holidays every year.

So, what’re you waiting for? Make your holidays extra-special for your family and kids and pay a visit to the Fire Museum and Education Centre!