Fine Dining Schedule

All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated: Tuesday November 29, 2011)

These trips feature traditional fine railway dining as it used to be on Canadian National's Super Continental and Canadian Pacific's Canadian. Complete packages include a four and one-half hour diesel train excursion from Stettler and return, 5-course meals with choice of three entrees including Prime Ribs of Beef, Cornish Game Hens on a bed of Wild Rice and grilled Fillet of Halibut, plus entertainment.
The destination for Alberta Prairie excursions is Big Valley. This community was the divisional point for the Canadian Northern Railway in the early 1900s. Feature attractions include restored railway station and Jimmy Jock Boardwalk.

Sat., February 11 - Valentines Fine Dining (Diesel)              (FD)
Complete package includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion
from Stettler and return, stopover at Big Valley, 5-course meal with
choice of entrees and wine with meal, plus entertainment.
Departs Stettler       4:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       9:15 p.m.
                    Sponsored by Lawlor Jewelry - Stettler

Sat., February 18 - Fine Dining to Big Valley (Diesel) (FD)
Complete package includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion
from Stettler and return, stopover at Big Valley, 5-course meal with
choice of entrees and wine with meal, plus entertainment.
Departs Stettler 4:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 9:15 p.m.

PUBLIC TIME TABLES
Alberta Prairie reserves the right to substitute excursions to destinations other than those shown in this schedule and to use alternative motive of power in case of mechanical failure.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
Reservations can be arranged by phone using MasterCard or VISA. Although we can usually accommodate passengers without reservations, we do sell out and a reservation guarantees seating.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted up until 24 hours prior to departure. No refunds will be made with less than 24 hours notice. Cancellations received less than seven (7) days prior will be issued a voucher of equal value for a future trip. With less than five (5) days notice, it may not be possible to seat passengers with their group. Please try to reserve the required number of seats with original booking.

RECOMMENDED TRAVEL TIMES
A leisurely drive from Calgary will take approximately three hours and, from Edmonton, two and one-half hours.

ALBERTA PRAIRIE COUNTRY DINNERS
Dinners are buffet style, served at the hall in community named and are prepared by the people of that community. Meals usually include Alberta beef, potato, roll, salad, vegetables and dessert.

FINE RAILWAY DINING (Winter Excursions only)
Dinners include a five-course meal with a choice of three different entrees, wine and entertainment.

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