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SEARCHMONT RESORT
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12 noon update
SOLD OUT!
The 2013 Searchmont Polar Express is officially sold out.
Thank you for your interest in the event, we look forward to seeing all participants December 21!
The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and Searchmont Resort have partnered to present the first ever Searchmont Polar Express on the Algoma Central Railway.
This will be a wonderful holiday event for the whole family!
Children and adults who have enjoyed reading the Polar Express or seeing the movie will be able to ride on a Polar Express train, leaving from the Algoma Central train station, travelling to see Santa in his workshop at the North Pole (Searchmont Resort).
The Searchmont Polar Express will be a magical day full of excitement.
White Pines on Stage actors, under the direction of Susan Barber, will provide an onboard performance.
At Searchmont Resort children can visit Santa in his North Pole workshop.
There will also be lunch, skiing (rental equipment provided), crafts and games, caroling, readings of the Polar Express, prize draws and bus transportation home. All of this is included in the ticket prices below.
In addition to the event partners, several sponsors have made contributions to make this a special day: The Station Mall, The Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie, Local 2, Rogers Radio Group, AK Graphix, Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District, CN/Algoma Central Railway, Duke of Windsor Sport Shop, Family Video, Goodlife Fitness, Michael's, Parkway Cleaners, Rome's Independent Grocers, Stitch King and the YMCA.
This is a wonderful treat for family members and friends to give to their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to put everyone in the mood for the holiday season.
Buy your tickets early as they are limited!
Tickets go on sale starting November 4 at the Algoma Central Railway/CN Train Depot.
Here are The Searchmont Polar Express event details:
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2013
Time: Please be at the Algoma Central Railway/CN Train Depot, 129 Bay St. (beside the tracks at Station Mall parking lot) by 8:30 a.m. for boarding, train departs at 9 a.m.).
You will return to the train station at 4 p.m. by bus.
Ticket sales: At the Algoma Central Railway/CN Train Depot, 129 Bay St. (beside the tracks at Station Mall parking lot); hours of operation: Monday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices: $22.35 adult (19+) $20.90 senior (60+) $19.50 youth (6-18) $14.00 child (2-5)
More information: email [email protected]
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