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Christmas Express — Kettle Valley Steam Railway

  • Run by Kettle Valley Steam Railway
  • Kettle Valley Steam Railway — Summerland, British Columbia, Canada

Next: Dec 3–22, 2026

A one-hour evening ride in Summerland, British Columbia, on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway's 3716 locomotive lit with Christmas lights, with live festive music and a possible visit from Santa.

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Next edition

Dec 3–22, 2026

Dec 3–6, 10–13 and 17–22, with two trains each day at 4:30pm and 6:30pm.

From CA$26 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland, British Columbia, runs the Christmas Express as an evening ride of about one hour. The operator says passengers are enchanted by Christmas lights twinkling on the 3716 locomotive and enjoy live festive music by Ben Klick, a hot beverage and a few holiday carols, with a possible surprise visit from Santa Claus.

Tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final. Passengers can rebook through their confirmation email up to 48 hours before departure, subject to availability, and may add Trip Protection at checkout for a full refund up to 48 hours ahead of departure.

What to expect

About one hour aboard a train lit with Christmas lights, with live music by Ben Klick, carols to sing, a hot beverage, and maybe a visit from Santa Claus. Departures are in the evening.

Practical info

The railway is at 18404 Bathville Road, Summerland, British Columbia V0H 1Z8. Reservations: 250.494.8422 or reservation@kettlevalleyrail.org. Fares are quoted before 5% GST and a booking fee. Infants ride free on a lap. Tickets for the Christmas Express are non-refundable, though Trip Protection can be added at checkout for a full refund up to 48 hours before departure.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Kettle Valley Christmas Express?▾
The operator lists a duration of one hour.
What happens on the train?▾
Christmas lights twinkle on the 3716 locomotive, there is live festive music by Ben Klick, a hot beverage, and holiday carols to sing, with a possible surprise visit from Santa Claus.
Are tickets refundable?▾
No. Christmas Express tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final. You may rebook via your confirmation email up to 48 hours before departure, subject to availability, and Trip Protection added at checkout allows a full refund up to 48 hours ahead of departure.
Do infants need a ticket?▾
The operator lists infants as free on a lap.
Are taxes and fees extra?▾
Yes. The listed fares are plus 5% GST and a booking fee.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: kettlevalleyrail.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: kettlevalleyrail.org

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