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Heritage Park — December 2025 Events Guide
🌟 Once Upon a Christmas
What it is: Heritage Park’s beloved holiday event — a festive winter wonderland filled with classic Christmas magic including visits with Santa, cheerful carolers, cozy wagon rides, markets, and holiday décor throughout the Historic Village.
Dates & Times (2025):
📅 Dec 6-7 (Sat & Sun)
📅 Dec 13-14 (Sat & Sun)
📅 Dec 20-21 (Sat & Sun)
📅 Dec 22-23 (Mon & Tue)
🕙 10:00 am–4:00 pm each day
Location: Throughout the Historic Village area (gates)
🎟️ Admission gives you full access to all the Once Upon a Christmas activities during event hours — big and small ways to enjoy holiday cheer!
🚂 Heritage Holiday Train Experience
What it is: A new winter train ride aboard Heritage Park’s diesel-electric locomotive with onboard entertainment and seasonal spirit.
How it works: Departures run every ~20 minutes throughout the day (times like 10:00, 10:20… up to ~3:20 pm). Guests should arrive about 1 hour before their scheduled train departure to allow time for parking and walking to Midnapore Station.
Pro Tip: Tickets for the Holiday Train can be bundled with your Once Upon a Christmas admission for a full festive day.
🍳 Once Upon a Christmas Breakfast Buffet
What it is: A seasonal buffet feast to kick off your holiday day inside a cozy historic venue (like the Wainwright Hotel or Gunn’s Dairy Barn).Menu Includes: Breakfast pastries, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, fruit, yogurt, coffee & more.
Best For: Families, groups, or anyone wanting a festive sit-down meal before exploring the event.
💡 Members get 15% off breakfast and can enjoy discounted admission to Once Upon a Christmas on the same day.
🫖 Holiday Tea (Cozy Seasonal Treat)
Looking for a warm mid-day pause during your holiday outings? Heritage Park’s Holiday Tea offers a relaxing afternoon with seasonal teas, pastries, and classic holiday treats — perfect for a festive break in December.
❄️ Tips for Visiting in December
✔ The Historic Village is otherwise closed — it only opens for December holiday events like Once Upon a Christmas.
✔ Gasoline Alley Museum & Heritage Plaza are open year-round with regular hours (great if you’re visiting outside event times).
✔ Dress warmly — many activities, including the Holiday Train departures, are outdoors.
✨ Holiday Fun in YYC!Whether you’re making memories with family, grabbing festive photos, or exploring Christmas displays and rides, Heritage Park is one of Calgary’s must-visit seasonal experiences in December.
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