14 November
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Alberta Prairie Railway Announces Service to the North Pole Onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Stettler, Alberta – Alberta Prairie Railway will begin service to the North Pole onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride starting November 14, 2026. The magical story comes to life when the train departs Stettler for a one hour long roundtrip journey to the North Pole.
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Once onboard, hot chocolate and treats are served as passengers read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to Stettler.
The journey begins November 14, and runs through to December 23, 2026 on select dates. Ticket prices for children (13 years and under) are $80.00 and for adults $120.00. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride!
THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters TM & © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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November 20, 2026.
Stettler, Alberta is straight east of Red Deer on Hwy 11 which merges into Hwy 12 in between Nevis and Erskine on your way to Stettler. Alberta Prairie Railway's station and passenger loading area is located at 4611- 47 Avenue in Stettler AB which is in the south-east part of town. Head for the only burgundy-coloured grain elevator and you will end up right at the station.
Fantastic, enthusiastic team members. Great entertainment, food and experience. We enjoyed this immensely and hope to try one of the other packages when the kids are older. Big Valley was absolutely hospitable as well. We would definitely do this again! Well worth the cost. Bathrooms and facilities were clean.
- Amanda B -
