Waterloo Central Railway

Looking for a holiday party idea? Well there's only 125 days until Christmas and only 92 days until our very first Santa's Nightcap train ride! 🎅🥃🥂We have group rates available for the exciting new 19+ experience! Enjoy a festive beverage and a jolly good time with Santa himself aboard our Christmas train! This is a brand-new event and is the ultimate way to treat your team this holiday season! Book individual tickets at https://lnkd.in/e5FftMH6 or call 1-888-899-2757 for more information on group rates.

We're so please to bring you several exciting experiences this September. Check out these fun Heritage Hopper Add-ons! Head over to https://lnkd.in/gmCzc4Xn for more information and tickets!

There's so much to enjoy in this region. We're proud to be able to not only promote scenic adventures aboard our train, but to have our main station situated right beside the incredible St. Jacobs Farmers Market! Enjoy it all with these ideas! We have two unforgettable ideas that combine delicious food, exploring one-of-a-kind vendors, beautiful scenery, and quality time together! 1️⃣ 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻: 🍑 Start your day at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, exploring a variety of vendors selling fresh produce, unique art, and more. Afterward, embark on our heritage dinner train for a cozy dinner date! Indulge in a gourmet feast celebrating the local peach harvest, featuring a special salad, a refreshing peach beverage (non-alcoholic), your choice of entree, seasonal dessert, and freshly brewed coffee or tea. It's a delightful way to savor the season's best flavors together! 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (Must book by August 18) 2️⃣ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄 & 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲 🍺: Spend your morning or afternoon exploring the market, then hop on the Heritage Hopper for our “Brew & Bite” experience! Enjoy a delicious lunch and a refreshing beverage as you take in the breathtaking views on a scenic train ride. It's the ultimate blend of gourmet delights and romantic scenery, perfect for making memories together. 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟵 & 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 These experiences are perfect for couples looking to enjoy a special day out. Book your adventure in St. Jacobs today at https://lnkd.in/gieRCpf2

𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨! We’ve got you covered on Tuesdays and Thursdays with fun at the St. Jacobs Farmers Market AND aboard our train! Combine creativity, storytelling, scenic adventures and more! 🚂🐄 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 Start your day at the market with our weekly Farmyard Fun Craft activities! Kids can explore the wonders of the farm through exciting and hands-on crafts. Afterward, hop aboard a heritage train for a scenic ride through beautiful landscapes. It’s a perfect blend of creativity and adventure! 🚂 📚 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝗨𝗽 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 Experience the magic of fairy tales and furry friends at the market’s Princess Story Time & Animal Meet-Up! Enjoy enchanting tales told by princesses, then meet some adorable farmyard animals. Cap off your day with a fun heritage train ride through scenic farmland, spotting more barnyard friends and nature along the way. ⚠️ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Farmyard Follies: https://lnkd.in/ebaAvTPU Heritage Train Ride: https://lnkd.in/gmCzc4Xn Don't miss this opportunity to experience two of Waterloo Region's incredible experiences! #FamilyFun #DayOutWithKids #FarmyardCrafts #PrincessStoryTime #AnimalMeetUp #HeritageTrainRide #StJacobsMarket #FamilyAdventures #KidsActivities #MakeMemories

🚂📚 Ready for a story on the train? Join us tomorrow, August 6 for a special story time with local author Carolyn Huizinga Mills ! Carolyn will be holding a special story time in our VIP car featuring tales from “𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙥𝙖’𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨” and “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙮 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣”. Engage with Carolyn during an author Q & A session, where she will chat about stories and creativity. Kids can also enjoy decorating snap bracelets and a connect-the-dots coloring page inspired by “Grandpa’s Stars.” Don’t miss the chance to purchase signed copies of Carolyn’s books! Book your August 6, 10:00AM First Class Heritage Hopper tickets today! 🎟 https://lnkd.in/gmCzc4Xn

Tickets for our Peach Harvest Dinner Train are now ON SALE! 🍑🍽 Indulge in a gourmet feast celebrating the latest local peach harvest! Seating is VERY limited, get your tickets today and enjoy a gourmet meal with an incredible view! 📅 August 24, 2024 ⏰ 5:00 pm 🎟 https://lnkd.in/e-3hdwRd Don't miss this chance for a romantic dinner like no other!

What are our volunteers planning for you next? We're excited to share so many fun happenings aboard our train! 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬: All aboard the train for a fun 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 and spot items of different colors outside the train to win fun prizes! 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯: Participate in our 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 and spot different items throughout your train ride to win a prize! 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟲: Join local author Carolyn Huizinga Mills for our 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻! Carolyn will be holding a special story time in Frist Class featuring tales from "Grandpa's Stars" and “The Little Boy Who Lived Down The Drain”. 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟴: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻! Hop on the Heritage Hopper and receive a FREE freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, baked locally by the Stone Crock Bakery & Market! 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻! Bring your favorite stuffy for a delightful train ride and meet our BIG Teddy! Tickets for all of these exciting experiences are available at https://lnkd.in/gmCzc4Xn

All Aboard! Join us this Christmas season as we journey to Santa's Candy Crossing! Last year, Santa faced a candy crisis because the sweet-toothed elves at the North Pole couldn’t resist eating almost all of it. This year, Santa has enlisted the help of Waterloo Central Railway to ensure there’s enough candy for everyone! Be part of the magic as we transport batches of yummy Christmas Candy to Santa’s Candy Crossing! This fully immersive holiday production is packed with entertainment, music, and merriment. 🎅 Secure your tickets now and join the fun! If you're looking for a fun idea for an outing, holiday party, or employee appreciation, please ask us about group rates! Looking for a fun daytime train ride? Hop on Santa’s Jolly Journey and travel through the wintery countryside with Santa! Or, for our 19+ friends, don’t miss our exciting new experience – Santa’s Night Cap! 🎟 Learn more & secure your tickets early, visit https://lnkd.in/eKh5pPjX

We're very excited to share several of our NEW experience aboard our heritage railway! Our team has been working hard and our volunteers are very excited to welcome you aboard to make new memories this summer! Visit https://lnkd.in/gieRCpf2 to learn about these and more!

Our Country Wagon Tour & Train rides are back! Starting next Saturday, June 22, enjoy riding our Heritage Hopper train plus a 2-hour guided Country Tour by tractor and wagon! Take a scenic train ride to our Elmira Station where you’ll deboard and an antique tractor and open-air people mover/wagon will take you through some of the region's most beautiful farmland! https://lnkd.in/gcHsrW3b