North Pole Express

November 25, 2023

December 17, 2023

$82 to $132 for 2

West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, Squamish

(604) 229-1103

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Events Description

 

The North Pole Express is a fun family Christmas event that takes you on an adventurous and entertaining train ride from our Polar Express Station to our North Pole.

Kids of all ages will enjoy the entertainment as you take the train to The North Pole to deliver much needed wrapping paper and bows to Marshall P. Bear, the Polar Bear that is the head of Santa’s workshop.

Along the way you and your family will meet all sorts of characters, enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and many activities for the kids. You will eventually find your way to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for a family photoshoot to preserve your memories of this exciting day.

This is a fully immersive event that families come back to year after year so be sure to buy your tickets now before they sell out!

Our North Pole Express train will be led by our 1950’s vintage FP9A passenger locomotives. CN #6520 and/or CP #4069. The train consist will include several of our restored CN coaches, and will feature our historic Canadian Pacific ‘Alberta’ Business Car with open observation platform at the end of the train. (RMBC may substitute, remove or add equipment as necessary to meet operational or mechanical requirements).

Visit us in the Roundhouse to see Santa Claus! Come for a ride on our Holiday Mini-rail train, through the Christmas Car Shop and right on by our 1910 Pacific Great Eastern #2 Steam Engine! Explore our Holiday Model Train Displays. Enjoy crafts and other fun activities.

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

HOW MUCH

Tickets :

Coach Class Seats – Sold in pairs – $82.00/pr + GST
First Class Seats – Sold in pairs – $105.00/pr + GST
Includes your choice of collectible: mug, ornament, t-shirt, train set, other items (TBD).
Station platform loading & unloading, tables on board.
Night Time Ride – Sold in pairs – $132.00/pr + GST
Includes your choice of collectible: Mug, ornament, t-shirt, train set, other items (TBD).
Saturday 6:00 pm departures.
A $5 Museum Preservation fee is applied to all Coach, First Class & Night Time Ride tickets.

Alberta Private Coach – $ 1750 + GST
Allows up to 15 friends and family.
Limited Availability –

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

Phone: call (604) 229-1103.

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

November 25-26, December 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17, 2023

Saturday Departures
10:00 am
12:00 Noon
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Sunday Departures
10:00 am
12:00 Noon
2:00 pm
4:00 pm

Venue & Address :

West Coast Railway Heritage Park – 39645 Government Road, Squamish, BC V8B 0B6 Canada

The North Pole Express trains operate on Railway Museum of BC property and use CN (Canadian National Railway) tracks as part of the route. From the Museum, trains will travel North on CN tracks close to the Squamish River, or South through Squamish to the shipping port. All trains depart from, and return to, our Squamish Station at the Railway Museum of BC.

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