Rotary Heritage Park,
735 Kildare Ave W
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Event by Transcona Museum
Rotary Heritage Park – 735 Kildare Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C, Canada
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Admission: Tin for the Bin
Families and friends are invited to enjoy a magical afternoon with Santa Claus aboard the iconic CN2747, a historic steam locomotive that has become an enduring symbol of the Transcona community. Built in 1953 by the Canadian Locomotive Company, the CN2747 is a type of steam engine known as a “Mountain Type” locomotive. It served the Canadian National Railway for many years, helping to transport both freight and passengers across the country. Today, it stands as a rare and important piece of Canadian railway history, carefully preserved by the Transcona Museum.
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Event by Transcona Museum
Rotary Heritage Park – 735 Kildare Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C, Canada
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Admission: Tin for the Bin
Families and friends are invited to enjoy a magical afternoon with Santa Claus aboard the iconic CN2747, a historic steam locomotive that has become an enduring symbol of the Transcona community. Built in 1953 by the Canadian Locomotive Company, the CN2747 is a type of steam engine known as a “Mountain Type” locomotive. It served the Canadian National Railway for many years, helping to transport both freight and passengers across the country. Today, it stands as a rare and important piece of Canadian railway history, carefully preserved by the Transcona Museum.
Visitors will have the opportunity to step aboard this massive steam engine and capture a special moment with Santa in a truly unique setting. Bring your own cameras to make memories with Santa aboard the CN2747 and immerse yourself in a piece of railway history.
In addition to the photo session, there will be a special holiday storytime at the Transcona Library at 2 PM, a delightful activity for all ages to enjoy.
Disclaimer: This event description is for informational purposes only and was modified slightly by Winnipeg for Free from the original description for SEO purposes. Transcona Museum does not endorse this content, and Winnipeg for Free is not affiliated with them in any way. Please confirm program details and availability directly with Transcona Museum.
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