Summer Home of Christmas Spirit: 60 Years of Santa's Village

Like a cup of hot cocoa on a frosty winter's day, Santa's Village is warm and inviting, a treat for the young and young-at-heart. The location of Santa's summer home, where the Jolly Old Elf unwinds before a hectic holiday season, this Bracebridge, Ontario theme park has entertained millions since elves in curly-toed shoes first greeted the public in 1955. With the fairy dust and holiday cheer, Santa's Village has been perfecting its appeal for 60-years, a milestone worthy of celebration. Utilizing rare photos, readers can trace the park through the years and relive their own childhood. It's all here, the storybook characters, the Kris Kringle riverboat, Snowbo the reindeer-herding dog, the Candy Cane Express, and of course Santa himself. Unwrap the magical tale of Santa's Village, the beloved park whose unique charms and attractions have brought joy to generations of children. Sure to bring back nostalgic memories and fill even the most jaded scrooges with a little bit of the Christmas spirit, settle back in front of the fire, stock up on eggnog and gingerbread cookies and prepare for an enchanting read.