Picture this: a cup of hot cocoa in your hands, snow-covered countryside views, the glow of twinkling lights, and the sound of your favourite Christmas carols. These holiday train rides in Ontario will give you all of that and much more, all in one place.

From pancake breakfasts with Santa to vintage trolley rides around town, these festive train rides are sure to give you a big dose of holiday cheer.

York-Durham Heritage Railway: Holiday Train Rides

York-Durham Heritage Railway has filled its schedule with all kinds of Christmas-themed train rides and passengers of all ages are in for a treat.

The special train rides include The North Pole Light UP Express, Pancake Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Santa Express Train Ride, the Victorian Christmas Tea — A Dickensian service, the Bethlehem Express The Nativity on Rails, and the 19+ Murder at the Christmas Station dinner.

Where: 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
When: Until December 24th, 2022 (select dates)

Santa Treats Train Rides

This festive train ride takes you through Elgin County on board a heated and decorated car. Kids and kids at heart will be treated to live entertainment on board, and Santa will be waiting to greet you when you arrive at the final destination.

Where: Port Stanley Terminal Rail
When: December 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th, 2022

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Polar Express at Niemi Family Farm

All aboard the Polar Express! Niemi Family Farm’s Christmas Land has returned for the holidays and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight to Santa’s hometown.

You’ll get to climb aboard the Polar Express and travel around the magical village, saying hello to the farm animals along the way.

Once you’ve done all of that, you can warm up by the bonfire and treat yourself to some tasty s’mores, shop at the holiday market, say hello to Santa in his workshop, and much more.

Where: Niemi Family Farm, 18463 ON-48, Mount Albert
When: Until December 22nd, 2022 (Fridays and Saturdays)

A Vintage Christmas: Christmas Lights Experience

This colourful festive train is an annual tradition at Waterloo Central Railway. Carolers and Christmas tales will delight you on your journey to the North Pole, where Santa, his elves, and prancing reindeer await!

“Put a sparkle in your eye and rekindle the wonder of the season as you view our Heritage Christmas Train adorned with 15,000 breathtaking lights,” the description says.

Where: Waterloo Central Railway
When: Until December 21st, 2022 (select dates)

Christmas Lights Trolley Tour

Sing along to Christmas carols on this 75-minute trolley ride to all of the gorgeous light displays and decorations around Kingston.

You don’t want to miss the final Christmas trolley of the year on December 31st, which ends just in time for the city’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks show.

Where: Kingston Trolley Tours, 248 Ontario Street
When: Until December 23rd (Thursday to Sunday) and December 25th to 30th (Daily)

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