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2018 Schedule
All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated: Thursday April 12, 2018)

The destination for most Alberta Prairie excursions is Big Valley. The exception being Pumpkin Fest, The Polar Express, and The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas. Big Valley was the divisional point for the Canadian Northern Railway in the early 1900s. Feature attractions include restored railway station, roundhouse interpretive centre, St. Edmund's Church and Jimmy Jock Boardwalk. All (A) type excursions are great entertainment for both children and adults.

The alphabetic characters (A) to (T) refer to the excursion type and the fare structure for trips. If you click on these letters the fares for that trip will be displayed.

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Murder Mysteries

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Special Event Excursions

Feature Country Dinner Excursions

Saturday, May 19 - Season Opener to Big Valley  (Diesel)               (A)
The excitement begins with the first excursion of 2018. Please be warned
the Reynolds Raiders are likely pretty hungry after six months of ice,
cold, and no trains to rob. Includes on board entertainment and buffet -style
Alberta roast beef meal.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.          Returns Stettler      7:25 p.m.
                               Sponsored  by The Coffee Tree – Stettler

Saturday, May 26 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Diesel)                (A)
                      SOLD OUT
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       7:25 p.m.
                      Sponsored by Metalex Metal Buildings Inc - Stettler

Thursday, May 31 - School Special to Big Valley (Diesel)                 (S)
Special pricing makes this trip an attractive year-end outing. See and
experience pioneer railway travel and learn about how the West was
settled by the railways. Includes lesson plan, lunch, and guided tours
of historic sights in Big Valley.
Departs Stettler     10:30 a.m.         Returns Stettler       3:55 p.m.



Saturday, June 2 - APST Limited to Big Valley (Diesel)                    (C)      
Nothin’ gets a party rockin’ faster than hits from the 50’s 60’s & 70’s.  Music
from that era has stood the test of time and is energetic and infectious.  Get
ready to Rock’n Roll with Richard and Deborah Popovich! These special
excursions are the top of the line for Alberta Prairie. Includes a one-hour
long stage show performance, up-scale buffet-style meal  served on
glassware, wine with meal, guaranteed robbery, and on board entertainment.
Seating limited so book early. Warning this show has “dynamic lighting
and effects which may affect people with photo-sensitivity.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       8:25 p.m.
                          Sponsored by Johnson Connor Agencies - Stettler
Sunday, June 3 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Diesel)                     (A)    
The development of the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame to the south
of the Railway Car Museum is a great addition to community's
many attractions and well worth a visit. Spend some time looking at
the railway related artifacts in the station while you are in the area.
Trip includes buffet-style Alberta roast beef meal.  
Departs Stettler     11:00 a.m.         Returns Stettler       3:55 p.m.
                                Sponsored by Naturally Yours – Stettler

Saturday, June 9 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (No. 41 Steam)       (A)    
Travel back in time and see small town Alberta as it once was. A visit to
roundhouse interpretive centre and fully restored railway station a must
see during stop at Big Valley. Includes on board entertainment and
buffet-style Alberta roast beef meal at Big Valley.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       7:25 p.m.
                         Sponsored by Heartland Stationers – Stettler
Sunday, June 10 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (No. 41 Steam)        (A)      
Don't be surprised if bandits show-up. We have been having a bunch
of trouble with the notorious Reynolds Raiders over the last few years and
try as they may the railway police seem baffled as to how to catch them.
And yes! You should be safe while visiting Jimmy Jock Boardwalk, the
little town within a town. Includes buffet-style Alberta roast beef meal
and entertainment.
Departs Stettler      11:00 a.m.        Returns Stettler       3:55 p.m.
                                Sponsored by Wells Furniture – Stettler

Sunday, Aug 26 - Highland Special to Big Valley (No. 41 Steam)   (A)
Red Deer Legion Pipe Band will perform in Stettler and again in Big Valley.
Includes buffet-style Alberta roast beef meal plus all the extras offered on
most Country Dinner excursions.
Departs Stettler      11:00 a.m.        Returns Stettler       4:25 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 1 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Diesel)               (A)        
Mine payroll on board increases danger of being hit by bandits. Includes
on-board entertainment, buffet-style Alberta roast beef meal, and time  to
visit Jimmy Jock Boardwalk, restored station, rail car museum, and
roundhouse and elevator interpretive centres.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.       Returns Stettler       7:25 p.m.
              Sponsored by Richards Insurance Services – The Cooperators

Sunday, Sept. 2 - Teddy Bear Special to Big Valley (Diesel)              (T)      
Children 10 & under accompanied by adult and teddy bear ride free.
Children are invited to join in a teddy bear promenade just before departure
on the return trip. Everyone receives a prize. Includes entertainment
specially for the children and buffet-style Alberta roast beef meal plus hot
dogs for the children, but no train robbery.
Departs Stettler      11:00 a.m.      Returns Stettler       4:25 p.m.

Or you can view Alberta Prairie's complete operating schedule for past years:
       2006   2007   2008   2009    2010   2011   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016  2017

Menu Options
Because of the nature of what it is we offer Alberta Prairie Railway is not able to provide alternative menu choices. Over the years what we have found is that guests find the buffet more than amble with lots of choices. In special circumstances, and as an alternative to the meat dish offered, guests can request a high-quality vegetable burger by pre-ordering at time of booking.

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.

THE POLAR EXPRESS CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
THE POLAR EXPRESS train cancellations will be accepted up until departure. No refunds will be made once the train has left the station. The Polar Express cancellations will receive a 50 percent refund of all monies paid up until the date and time of departure and the return of unused tickets. There will be no refunds after the fact.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
With the exception of THE POLAR EXPRESS trains 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 either Alberta beef, roast turkey or baked ham, 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 is included with your meal.

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