Feature Excursion Schedule
All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated:
Monday August 23, 2010)
These trips are a variation on a "Country Dinner" which are the most frequent and popular excursions we offer. Includes steam or
diesel-powered rail excursion lasting between five to five and one-half hours,
full course buffet
meal
at destination, entertainment, sightseeing & maybe even a train
robbery. These trips are great for children and families.
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,
roundhouse interpretive centre, St. Edmund Church and Jimmy Jock Boardwalk.
PUBLIC TIMETABLES
Fri., Sept. 24 -
Fall Colours Special to Big Valley
(Steam) (A)
Sat., Sept.
25 - End of Steam Special to Big Valley (Steam) (A)
Sat.,
Oct. 2 - Fall Supper Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (A)
Alberta Prairie reserves the right to substitute trips to different destinations
and to use
alternative locomotives in cases of mechanical failure. Although train robbers
are
scheduled on all (A) excursion with meals, they are only guaranteed on (B)
special event
and (C) APST Limited excursions. Inclusions on all excursions are subject to
change
without notice, discount, or refund should circumstances arise which would
prevent the
delivery of such things as train robberies.
This is a once a year opportunity. Depending on the year
spectacular
colours can be seen all along the
tracks at this time in the fall.
Usually
all of the brush, trees, grasses
and fields have turned to bright gold,
orange
and reds, and are wonderful
to see up close and away from the highways.
Includes Alberta roast
beef buffet meal and on board entertainment.
Departs Stettler 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler 3:55 p.m.
This is your last
chance in 2010 to ride the train behind steam-locomotive
No. 41. Come and join
us for roast beef buffet meal, entertainment and
a fireworks display on both
sides of the train during the return journey
to Stettler.
Departs
Stettler 3:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 9:05 p.m.
Join us for one of our
best excursions of the year and dine on traditional
community fall supper.
This outstanding buffet meal features roast turkey,
dressing, mashed potatoes
and gravy, garden fresh buttered carrots,
salads, and home made pie. Watch out
for the bandits!
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 7:25 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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