It was like a scene right out of The Polar Express as hundreds of children lined up outside Jasper鈥檚 train station for a chance to ride the rails with Old St. Nicholas, Nov. 29.
Once the train rolled out of the station, the eager passengers glued themselves to the large picture windows, waving goodbye to the townsite while singing classic holiday tunes.
As the train approached the British Columbia border, Santa magically appeared in the aisle, jingling bells and handing out treat bags to all the girls and boys.
The annual event sells out every year, with all of the proceeds going towards Santas Anonymous.
Santas Anonymous organizes events throughout the holiday season to raise funds to help more than 50 Jasper families. For more than 20 years the organization has provided families with gifts and food hampers before Christmas.
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