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Santa Treats Train Rides — Port Stanley Terminal Rail

  • Run by Port Stanley Terminal Rail
  • Port Stanley Terminal Rail — Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

Next: Nov 21 – Dec 20, 2026

Weekend Santa train rides in a heated car through Elgin County, Ontario, from the historic Port Stanley Terminal Rail station, where Santa has treats for the kids.

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Next edition

Nov 21 – Dec 20, 2026

Nov 21–22 and 28–29; Dec 5–6, 12–13 and 19–20, with trains at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00.

From CA$14.84 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Port Stanley Terminal Rail says it has been operating trains for over 35 years from its station next to the King George Lift Bridge in Port Stanley, Ontario. Its Santa Treats Train Rides take the line through Elgin County in early winter from the warmth of a heated car.

The operator says Santa has treats for the kids, who watch their anticipation grow as the train nears the destination where they meet Santa. Live entertainment may appear on some trains. The Red Caboose can also be chartered to meet Santa.

What to expect

A ride through Elgin County in a heated car, with Santa and treats for the children at the destination. The operator says live entertainment may appear on some trains. Trains leave three times a day on the scheduled weekends.

Practical info

Departs from Port Stanley Terminal Rail, 309 Bridge Street, Port Stanley, Ontario, next to the King George Lift Bridge. Closed cars are heated in cool weather. Tickets are sold online through the operator's ticketing site, which shows fares with fees included; adult and child fares are listed (children aged 2 to 14, adults 15 and over), and infants aged 1 and under are listed separately. The Red Caboose can be chartered separately to meet Santa.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Port Stanley Santa Treats train leave from?▾
From the Port Stanley Terminal Rail station at 309 Bridge Street, next to the King George Lift Bridge in Port Stanley, Ontario.
What can children expect?▾
The operator says Santa has treats for the kids, who can watch their anticipation grow as the train nears the destination where they meet Santa. Live entertainment may appear on some trains.
Is the train heated?▾
Yes. The operator describes the ride through Elgin County as taken from the warmth of a heated car.
How many trains run on each Santa Treats day?▾
Three: at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Can we charter a car to meet Santa?▾
Yes. The operator says you can charter the Red Caboose to meet Santa; the details are on its Red Caboose page.

Sources

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

Official website: pstr.on.ca

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