Vancouver North Pole Express

All Aboard! Step up into a real train car for a wondrous and magical lead-in to Christmas. Come enjoy an opportunity to Believe once again.
The 'North Pole Express' is a thrilling half-hour event based on the children's story, 'The Polar Express' by Chris Van Allsburg. You will be seated in a 1930's, fully renovated, train car at VIA Rail's Pacific Central Station to live a scene from that story. You will be served a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy a Christmas Magic Show by Matthew Johnson. Upon departing,… Show more you will receive a souvenir ticket to remember to 'Believe'. It's the perfect setup to reading the book to your kids or watching the movie.
Show times are Thursdays 4-8pm; and Saturdays & Sundays 10am-8pm on Dec 6,8 &9 Dec 13,15 &16 and Dec 20,22 &23. The Pacific Central 'VIA' Station is just east of the SkyTrain's Main Street station. Parking is limited.
The National Railroad Historical Society of B.C. is using a few of their restored passenger carriages from the 'Golden Age' of railroading in this fund-raiser providing for future restoration and more public events like this.
Our entertainer is Matthew Johnson, of MagicShow2Go, who has been thrilling children and adults, alike, world-wide. His infectous style, lively wit and true love of his craft shines through in every performance. He has tailored his show to this audience, this railway car and the Christmas spirit. It will be truly memorable. Don't miss being amazed and captivated in the magic surrounding Christmas.
Our team has created several ticket purchase options for families from small to large. We are pleased to offer seating layouts to view the show, at the most, 8 seats along the aisle from Matthew. In purchasing tickets, be aware that this is a railway car (see the picture) with the show in the middle of the rail car, so pick your seats accordingly. (a diagram appears after choosing seating type and before purchase)
The seating is similar to that of a cafe diner booth, but without the table. A LARGE group will be assigned the full booth (ie the 2 long seats facing each other) wherein a maximum of 6 persons can sit. A SMALL group will be assigned 1 long seat upon which a maximm of 3 will sit together. Another Small Group will occupy the opposite long seat. If you have any special seating needs, please contact us via our email and we will try to accommodate you and your family. Also, if you are attending as a single parent with more than 2 children, then contact us for a special seating, if available.
Please consider the audience and realise a child lacking a 1/2 hour attention span may cause a disruption to the detriment of all others enjoying the show. We have not set a minimum age. Magic is not appreciated by the very young as they do not understand illusions. You know if your child is suitable for attending this type of event. If not ready yet, there is always next year.
This is a train to the North Pole where Santa is busy, busy getting ready for Christmas so he will NOT be on board.

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