Quick Details
Lounge Car Single Seat
All Ages • (November Pricing)
CA$ 65.99
Lounge Car Single Seat
All Ages • (December Pricing)
CA$ 70.99
Coach Seat • Adult (November Pricing)
Ages 12+
CA$ 45.99
Coach Seat • Adult (December Pricing)
Ages 12+
CA$ 50.99
Coach Seat • Child (November Pricing)
Ages 2-11
CA$ 35.99
Coach Seat • Child (December Pricing)
Ages 2-11
CA$ 40.99
Coach • Lap Child
Under 2 Years Old • Must Sit on an Adult's Lap
Become a Merry Maker aboard the Christmas Cheerlight Charter!
Climb aboard the Christmas Cheerlight Charter, a spirited evening adventure where guests of all ages help restore the magic of the holidays by completing joyful challenges and collecting stamps in their Merry Mission Passport – all while enjoying our heritage Christmas train ride! Get ready for some lighthearted, fun, “Christmas Spirit Training”!
From heartfelt high-fives and cheerful waves to singing carols and sharing gratitude, you’ll earn your place as one of Santa’s Official Merry Makers.
This immersive journey includes a visit from Santa, festive music, and a special memento to commemorate your holiday mission.
It’s a heartwarming ride filled with laughter, connection, and just the right amount of North Pole magic.
Seating & Ticket Types
COACH CAR
Our standard coaches offer traditional rail seating in groups of four, and every passenger gets a special holiday gift.
LOUNGE CAR
This car features soft, upholstered chairs in spacious surroundings, and an additional extra special holiday gift!
More Information
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Your journey begins at the WCR Farmers’ Market Station located at 330 Farmers Market Road between the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and the Value Village Shopping Centre. Please note there is no public boarding or parking at our St. Jacobs Village (Isabella St.) location.
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Free Parking is available in the Value Village parking lot located off Farmers Market Road which is adjacent to our station platform. 330 Farmers Market Road Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4G8.
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Washrooms are available aboard the train, as well as a baby changing station located in Car 5.
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There are no refunds unless the WCR cancels a train. Missed trains or bad weather will not be refunded.
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- Wear your Christmas PJ’s and/or “ugly Christmas sweaters”!
- Bring along your Santa letters to put in our Christmas mailbox! Please note that while every effort is made to provide a response, WCR cannot guarantee it.
- No food or drink (except bottled water) is permitted to be brought onto the train. We encourage the use of reusable water bottles. Please help keep our trains clean by disposing of your water bottles after use.
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- Get your tickets soon.
- Seating is limited.
- Upon purchasing your tickets, you’ll be assigned a train car number, but specific seats are not assigned. While we’ll do our best to seat your party together, this cannot be guaranteed due to capacity limits and the design of our heritage train cars. Large groups may be boarded first.
- WCR will make every effort to seat larger parties together; however, depending on availability, it cannot be guaranteed.
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Please be advised that our train cars are not currently fully accessible for those with considerable mobility challenges. However, we are actively working on improvements to enhance accessibility in the near future. In the meantime, our trainmen are stationed at all doors and are ready to assist with boarding and disembarking to ensure everyone can travel comfortably and safely.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work towards a more inclusive experience for all.