Prairie Dog Central Events

September 2024

Family Fun Day - September 1st 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Sunday, September 1st

Diesel Locomotive

Enjoy a relaxing ride as the vintage diesel locomotive leads the way to the rural community of Grosse Isle. During the trip tap your toes and sing along with our onboard entertainer. All children will receive balloon animals from our favorite magician, Patrick. On arrival pick up some home made baking, freshly prepared hotdogs and smokies or bring along your own packed lunch. Secure your front row seats as we await Patrick’s magic show, a fully interactive 40-minute performance, packed with fun, laughter and trickery. Take a walk back in time as you stroll through the restored Heritage House, East Rosser School and the Grosse Isle United Church. Don’t miss out and book early for this is a fun and entertaining family day.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

 

Lazy Labour Day - September 2nd 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Monday, September 2nd

Diesel Locomotive

Sit back, relax and unwind onboard the Prairie Dog Central this holiday Monday. Lose yourself in the open prairies as we take a slow paced trip to the rural community of Grosse Isle. During the stopover take a stroll through the beautifully restored Heritage House and East Rosser School before taking a moment in the Church. Indulge in a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, pick up some made from scratch baking or enjoy your home packed picnic. Visit with the friendly vendors who sell their handcrafted goods before kicking back and enjoying the live music by Ian the Musician.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

 

The Mystical Magic Train - September 7th 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Saturday, September 7th

Diesel Locomotive

Hop onboard for a day packed with fun and entertainment as we head to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Awaiting our arrival is our favorite magic man, Patrick the Magician. Pick up a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie along with fresh baking or ice cream and grab your front row seat as we await the mind-blowing show. Patrick’s 45-minute performance is amazing, funny and fully interactive that will have you marveling in the trickery and sleight of hand. Before we depart and head back to the city make sure you take a walk through the beautifully restored buildings making up the Heritage Village.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

Grandparents Day - September 8th 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Sunday, September 8th

Diesel Locomotive

The Prairie Dog Central is delighted to welcome onboard all of the special and much loved grandparents out there. September 8th marks the official Grandparents Day, and we can’t wait to help you celebrate. Join us onboard as we make our way from the hustle and bustle of the city to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Tap your toes or take part in an old-fashioned singsong as Ian the Musician makes his way through the train. Pick up a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie or bring along your own home-prepared lunch. Leave some room for dessert and indulge in some home baked goodies or a hand scooped ice cream cone. Stop by the welcoming vendors who sell their handmade items and take time to walk through the beautifully restored heritage buildings. Grab a seat and enjoy more live music before we head home. During the return trip there will be a treat for all grandparents onboard.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

The Great Turkey Heist of 2024 - Cowboys 'n Gals - September 14th 2024 - Departing 5:00 PM
Saturday September 14th

Diesel Locomotive

Join us onboard as we attempt to evade those brazen train robbers on horseback. Local RCMP have advised that there has been suspicious activity up the line so we are hoping this later departure will throw them off the scent. Tap your toes as onboard entertainer Ian the Musician makes his way through the coaches enjoying a jolly old sing song. On arrival at Grosse Isle you will be met with a plate of delicious food that you are sure to devour. Supper will consist of Turkey in a bun with stuffing and cranberry sauce, Caesar salad, bag of chips, apple pie and a hot or cold drink.

NB – Each passenger will receive 1 plate including 1 Turkey in a Bun with Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce, Caesar salad, Potato Chips and a Slice of Apple Pie plus a hot or cold drink.

Departure – 5:00 PM and Return – 9:30 PM

Adult Ticket - $54.95

Child - $47.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 while seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page

All donations collected will go to Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer

Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer Inc. provides assistance to women and men in Manitoba who are experiencing financial difficulties while undergoing treatment and follow-up for breast cancer. We help with expenses that simply fall through the cracks, such as parking, medications, lymphedema garments, wellness programs, rural client mileage/meals/accommodations to appointments; and many more. We receive no funding from any levels of government nor any other cancer organizations and rely on donations, grants, third party fundraisers, and our own fundraisers.

Great Train Robbery - Bonnie and Clyde - September 15th 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Sunday September 15th

Diesel Locomotive

Rumour has it that Bonnie and Clyde and their gang of bandits are up to their old tricks and looking to rob the next passenger train they encounter. Keep your eyes peeled as we make our way up the track. Inform our onboard staff if you see anything suspicious, they have been spotted driving a vintage, bullet-riddled vehicle. Be prepared to hand over any spare change should they manage to capture us. During the stopover enjoy your home-prepared picnic or indulge in a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, leaving space for home baked dessert. Visit the onsite vendors and stop by as Bonnie, Clyde and the gang join us for photographs. Stroll through the Heritage Village before enjoying the live music by Ian the Musician.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $40.95

Child - $33.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 while seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page

All donations collected will go to Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer

Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer Inc. provides assistance to women and men in Manitoba who are experiencing financial difficulties while undergoing treatment and follow-up for breast cancer. We help with expenses that simply fall through the cracks, such as parking, medications, lymphedema garments, wellness programs, rural client mileage/meals/accommodations to appointments; and many more. We receive no funding from any levels of government nor any other cancer organizations and rely on donations, grants, third party fundraisers, and our own fundraisers.

All Aboard Featuring Chris Without the Hat - September 21st 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM

Saturday, September 21st

Diesel Locomotive

Winnipeg legend Chris Without the Hat is going to hop onboard and join us for this Entertainment Express. All children onboard will receive a hand drawn caricature as we make our way up the track. On arrival at Grosse Isle enjoy your home packed lunch or pick up a freshly prepared smokie, hotdog or delicious home baked treats. Stroll around the vendors who sell their handmade crafts and meander through the Heritage House, the one room schoolhouse and the Grosse Isle United Church while chatting with the friendly locals. Take your front row seat and gasp in amazement as Chris Without the Hat performs his madcap juggling and comedy show.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

The Mystical Magic Train - September 22nd 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Sunday, September 22nd

Diesel Locomotive

Hop onboard for a day packed with fun and entertainment as we head to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Awaiting our arrival is our favorite magic man, Patrick the Magician. Pick up a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie along with fresh baking or ice cream and grab your front row seat as we await the mind-blowing show. Patrick’s 45-minute performance is amazing, funny and fully interactive and it will have you marveling in the trickery and sleight of hand. Before we depart and head back to the city make sure you take a walk through the beautifully restored buildings making up the Heritage Village.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

Family Fun Day - September 28th 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Saturday, September 28th

Diesel Locomotive

Family Fun Day onboard the Prairie Dog Central has become a firm passenger favorite! Hop onboard for a day filled with fun and entertainment, there's something for everyone on the PDCR today! Ian the Musician will entertain with onboard live music and there will be balloon animals for the children onboard. On arrival grab your front row spot for the mind-bending magic show performed by Patrick the Magician. Visit the volunteers in the Heritage House, East Rosser School and take a moment in the Church. Bring along your own home packed basket or delight in the home baked pies, pastries, hot dogs and smokies freshly prepared by the locals. Book early so you don’t miss this entertaining fun packed day.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $36.95

Child - $29.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.

Great Train Robbery - Cowboys 'n Gals - September 29th 2024 - Departing 11:00 AM
Sunday, September 29th

Diesel Locomotive

That’s all folks, today marks the last run of the regular season! It`s been well over a century since the first train robbery and those irritating robbers are still out in force. 2024 has been a rough season as the Cowboys and Gals on horseback have continued to hold up the train and fleece our passengers of their spare cash. We have tried to dodge this gang of desperados all season, but they always strike when we least expect it! Enjoy our onboard live entertainment performed by Ian the Musician, as we make our way though the prairies to the rural community of Grosse Isle. During the stopover savour the freshly baked goods or pick up a souvenir from one of the vendors before enjoying more live music. Prior to departure, stop in the beautifully restored Heritage House, East Rosser School and take a moment in the Church.

Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM

Adult Ticket - $40.95

Child - $33.95

4-Pack Pricing Available

Babies (Under 2 while seated on the knee) - Free*

* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*

For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page