All Aboard Ontario Northland's Santa Claus Express!

NORTH BAY, ON, Nov. 10 /CNW/ - Children from across Northeastern Ontario will once again have an opportunity to ride the rails to the North Pole for a visit with Santa Claus on Ontario Northland's Santa Claus Express.  This special train runs each year and is made possible by a unique partnership between Ontario Northland, its employees, and many community volunteers.

"Every year, our employees and community partners give of themselves to ensure that thousands of children from throughout our region have an opportunity to enjoy this great train ride and visit with Santa Claus," said Paul Goulet, President and CEO of Ontario Northland. 

"We are very proud that Ontario Northland's Santa Claus Express has become such an important event and a symbol of Christmas for the children and families of Northeastern Ontario.  We feel privileged to have the opportunity to provide this service."

Ontario Northland's Santa Claus Express has operated for over 25 years. More than 2,800 children in 16 communities across Northeastern Ontario and Northwestern Quebec will enjoy their train ride to the North Pole and their visit with Santa Claus on weekends in November and December. 

Ontario Northland
Ontario Northland, an Agency of the Province of Ontario, was established in 1902 and is a recognized leader in promoting sustainable economic growth by establishing and operating transportation and telecommunication links primarily in Northeastern Ontario.     With more than 1,000 employees who live and work in the North, Ontario Northland, and the economic activity it stimulates, has a dramatic impact in the region.

2010 Schedule: Ontario Northland's Santa Claus Express

Community organizing groups will advertise details regarding exact train times and pick-up/drop-off locations, as well as how to obtain tickets to ride the train, in each of their areas. 

Ontario Northland's Santa Claus Express will be visiting communities on the following dates:

Saturday, November 13 (morning)	Englehart
Saturday, November 13 (afternoon)	Kirkland Lake, Swastika
Sunday, November 14 (morning)	New Liskeard, Haileybury
Sunday, November 14 (afternoon)	Cobalt, Latchford, Temagami
Saturday, November 20 (morning)	North Bay
Sunday, November 21 (afternoon)	Rouyn-Noranda
Saturday, November 27 (morning)	Cochrane
Sunday, November 28 (morning)	Hearst
Sunday, November 28 (afternoon)	Kapuskasing
Saturday, December 4 (morning)	Matheson, Timmins
Saturday, December 4 (afternoon)	Iroquois Falls

For further information:

Media Inquiries
Beverly Martin, Ontario Northland, 705.472.4500 or 1.800.363.7512 ext. 265, cell 705.845.8884.