Murder Mystery Schedule

All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated: Friday February 01, 2008)

Includes diesel-powered excursions lasting six hours and featuring interactive theatre. Passengers are encourage to participate in solving a "Who-Done-It" presented by a company of professional actors. Also included is full course buffet meal. Not recommended for children. Performances may include course language and sexual connotations.
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. Want more information?

PUBLIC TIMETABLES
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.

Sat., Sept. 6 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel)       (D)
Complete package includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion,
full course roast beef buffet dinner and murder mystery. Performers from
Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional theatre company, play all
the parts and you become part of the play as you attempt to solve the
mystery. Starts out on the train and finishes up at the community hall in
Big Valley. May not be suitable for children.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       8:25 p.m.
            Sponsored by Subway Sandwiches - Stettler

Sat., Sept. 20 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Steam)       (D)
Complete package includes this one only chance to be pulled by steam-
locomotive on a Murder Mystery excursion plus a full course roast beef
buffet dinner. Performers from Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional
theatre company, play all the parts and you become part of the play as you
attempt to solve the mystery. Starts out on the train and finishes up at the
community hall in Big Valley. May not be suitable for children.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       8:25 p.m.
                     Sponsored by Sobeys - Stettler

Sat., October 11 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel) (D)
Complete package includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion,
full course roast beef buffet dinner and murder mystery. Performers from
Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional theatre company, play all
the parts and you become part of the play as you attempt to solve the
mystery. Starts out on the train and finishes up at the community hall in
Big Valley. May not be suitable for children.
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 p.m.

Sat., October 25 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel) (D)
Complete package includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion,
full course roast beef buffet dinner and murder mystery. Performers from
Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional theatre company, play all
the parts and you become part of the play as you attempt to solve the
mystery. Starts out on the train and finishes up at the community hall in
Big Valley. May not be suitable for children.
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 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.

Murder Mystery Schedule

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