Special Events & Train Rides
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO EXPERIENCE NORTH POLE EXPRESS 2021. We are looking forward to seeing you again in Spring/Summer 2022. Please stay safe.
Dec 13, 2021:
RMEO, in consultation with the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit, has decided to cancel the final train rides of the North Pole Express 2021, scheduled for this Saturday, December 18. RMEO has taken this step with the safety and well-being of staff, volunteers and visitors in mind.
All pre-booked/prepaid tickets will be refunded shortly.
We hope you will visit again, when we are open in Spring/Summer 2022 for tours, demonstrations, train rides, and more. Follow us on Facebook or the RMEO website (http://www.rmeo.org/).
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Sincerely, RMEO Directors and Volunteers
RMEO presents NORTH POLE EXPRESS 2021.
POSTPONEMENT OF DEC 11th NORTH POLE EXXPRESS 2021
Due to the freezing rain that continues to fall, the RMEO directors have made the decision to POSTPONE today’s, Dec 11th North Pole Express. It will be held next Saturday, December 18th.
All tickets will be honoured. If you are unable to attend next Saturday, December 18, please request a refund, as soon as possible, on the Eventbrite website and we will issue you a full refund.
We are very sorry that the weather is not co-operating and look forward to seeing as many of you as possible next Saturday, December 18th at the final day of the North Pole Express 2021.
Please be safe.
We have added a extra day of train rides on Dec. 11th!
We look forward to welcoming our many friends for the final run of the North Pole Express of 2021. This extra run day was added due to overwhelming demand for a festive family experience.
Tickets are available ONLY on Eventbrite.ca
There are a limited number of tickets available per ride time. All riders, 4 and older must purchase a ticket. Children, 3 and under, sitting on a parent’s lap, do not need to purchase a ticket.
Please be sure to check your ticket for the SPECIFIC TIME of your train ride. Ticket holders are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled ride time to check in at the Gift Shop and exchange their ticket purchase confirmation for their North Pole Express ride ticket. If you miss your train ride time, we unfortunately WILL NOT be able to put you on the next train, due to space requirements.
Covid-19 protocols are in place, including proof of double vaccination for those 12 and older. Attendees will be required to confirm proof of double vaccination when booking tickets and must be prepared to present proof of identification and vaccination at check in. Everyone, 4 years and older, must be masked when riding the train and when inside the station.
Please note: train ride tickets typically sell out before the event.
Proof of Purchase:
Eventbrite proof of purchase must be shown at the Gift Shop desk, where a RMEO ride ticket will be issued for boarding.
For details or updates as they happen visit: www.rmeo.org or follow us on Facebook.
