Are you ready for a Christmas Secret? Sometimes, Santa needs to get away from ALL those elves, and he has the perfect plan. When he needs a break from the work at the North Pole, he visits his SECRET Alberta vacation spot. St. Albert Centre is welcoming Santa back for another season of visits with all the little girls and boys. Shhhh, don’t tell anybody! Santa has a cabin at St. Albert Centre! He’ll arrive on November 21, 2025 and stay until the elves notice he’s gone. We have one more secret. If you visit from November 21st to 23rd, Santa will have a special treat from Purdys Chocolatier. Remember, you can’t tell anybody, except maybe friends, your kids, and family! Make Santa’s vacation one he won’t forget! Make sure to book your Santa reservation now.

Celebrate Santa’s Arrival at St. Albert Centre

Friday, November 21 | 3 PM to 7 PM
Be one of the first to welcome Santa back to St. Albert Centre in his beautifully updated cabin designed by Cory Christopher! Everyone is invited to join in the festive fun on arrival weekend from November 21-23, when guests will receive a special treat from Purdys Chocolatier and be entered to win a pair of lower bowl Edmonton Oilers tickets.

Special Events on Santa’s Vacation:

Santa’s Pet Photos

Tuesdays (November 25 to December 16) | 5 PM  to 7 PM 

Don’t let your furry family members miss out on a visit and photo with Santa! Book now to lock in your spot, they go fast!

Sensory Friendly Santa

Saturday, December 6 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Plan for a quiet and relaxed visit with Santa during sensory friendly hours on December 6, 2025. These spots must be reserved in advance.

Storytime with Santa

November 25 and December 2 | 3 PM
December 9 and 16 | 11 AM

For added fun for the little ones, join Storytime with Santa on select days in November and December. Create holiday memories together as you cozy up at Santa’s cabin for a special Christmas story. This drop in event also gives guests the chance to enter to win Santa’s storybook at the event.

Food Bank Monday’s

Plan your photo with Santa on a Monday to help support a great cause! St. Albert Centre will donate 20% of all Santa photo sales on these dates to the St. Albert Food Bank. Book your photos early because these days fill up quickly.

Online bookings for visits and photos with Santa are the best way to ensure your spot.  Lock in the date and time of your choice right here, and enjoy the benefits of easy checkout at the end of your visit. Happy Holidays!

Santa at St. Albert Centre

Date: November 21 – December 24, 2025
Venue: St. Albert Centre
Address: 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Website: www.stalbertcentre.com
Book Here: whereissanta.com/mall

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