Santa made an early visit to Huntsville tonight (December 23), greeting passengers at the end of the Portage Flyer line at Muskoka Heritage Place. Were you there?
![A Portage Flyer Christmas is a popular event with many families lining up before the first train is scheduled to leave. It's worth the wait.](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-1.jpg)
A Portage Flyer Christmas is a popular event with many families lining up before the first train is scheduled to leave. It’s worth the wait.
![It's always a thrill to watch the Portage Flyer, decked out in Christmas lights, round the final bend on its way to the end of the line...and Santa!](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-2.jpg)
It’s always a thrill to watch the Portage Flyer, decked out in Christmas lights, round the final bend on its way to the end of the line…and Santa!
![The historic open-air train cars are full of holiday spirit](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-3.jpg)
The historic open-air train cars are full of holiday spirit
![At the end of the line is the Purser's Cabin, where Santa awaits believers of all ages](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-4.jpg)
At the end of the line is the Purser’s Cabin, where Santa awaits believers of all ages
![The Purser's Cabin is warm and welcoming on a cold winter's night](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-5.jpg)
The Purser’s Cabin is warm and welcoming on a cold winter’s night
![Jolly old St. Nick and his merry elf take a break from Christmas Eve preparations for Huntsville's version of the Polar Express](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-6.jpg)
Jolly old St. Nick and his merry elf take a break from Christmas Eve preparations for Huntsville’s version of the Polar Express
![A first visit with Santa is always magical](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-7.jpg)
A first visit with Santa is always magical
![Santa listens intently to wishes so he can add them to his list](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-8.jpg)
Santa listens intently to wishes so he can add them to his list
![A Portage Flyer Christmas is made possible thanks to Muskoka Heritage Place staff and volunteers](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-9.jpg)
A Portage Flyer Christmas is made possible thanks to Muskoka Heritage Place staff and volunteers
![The Portage Flyer is a spectacular sight with its nearly one thousand Christmas lights](https://media-doppleronline-ca.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/12/Portage-Flyer-Christmas-2017-10.jpg)
The Portage Flyer is a spectacular sight with its nearly one thousand Christmas lights
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