Santa Daze Train to Alliance — Battle River Railway

The Friends of the Battle River Railway run the Santa Daze Train to Alliance on the Battle River Railway, from Forestburg to Alliance in east-central Alberta. The operator describes a Christmas train with Santa and his elves, music and much merriment.

In Alliance, the operator's schedule lists a Christmas market and a visit with Santa at the Alliance Community Hall, crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, ice skating with Mrs. Claus and turkey curling at the arena, mini train rides for cash donation, a Parade of Lights and fireworks. The ticket includes the round-trip train ride, light refreshments on the train and a wiener roast.

The operator says proceeds from the mini train rides support the Flagstaff Food Bank and the Alliance & District Historical Society.

A round trip by train from Forestburg to Alliance, with light refreshments on the train and a wiener roast. In Alliance: Christmas market and a guaranteed visit with Santa, crafts, cookie decorating, ice skating with Mrs. Claus, a Parade of Lights and fireworks, then the train home. The operator suggests bringing skates and a Christmas wish list.

Boarding at the Battle River Railway station, 5009 50 Avenue, Forestburg, Alberta. The operator asks passengers to arrive at least 45 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. departure. The return train leaves Alliance at 6:30 p.m. or after the fireworks, and arrives back in Forestburg about one hour after leaving Alliance. Times are subject to slight changes due to weather. Tickets are sold through the operator's ticketing link; the operator's phone is 780-781-9260.