As part of our holiday tradition, Park Place Lodge is pleased to be hosting a special visit from Old Saint Nick on Sunday, December 6th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm.
This will serve as the 24th year that we have been able to host this wonderful community event.
NOTE: We will be accepting reservations starting on Monday, November 16th, 2026

The Breakfast Buffet will run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, with seating times between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. The buffet will feature a variety of delicious items including Pastries, Fresh Fruit, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausages, Fruit Juice, Cold Cereals, and a Deluxe Buttermilk Pancake Station. The price for the Buffet will be $29 for Adults, $21 for Youth & Senior (13-16, 65+) and only $13 for Children (12 and under) (including tax and gratuity).
Full buffet menu here: Santa Buffet 2026
In addition to breakfast, children will have the opportunity to meet Santa to discuss their Christmas wish lists as well as the opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa Claus. Photos with Santa will be by donation, and you may sign up for emailed digital copies. Subject to availability, people who are not attending the buffet are welcome to come and take pictures with Santa by donation.
Each year, the hotel directs funds raised through the Santa breakfast to local community organizations. 100% from every Children’s Santa breakfast sold will be donated to two local organizations: East Kootenay Angel Flight and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health. You can visit the websites for Angel Flight East Kootenay and East Kootenay Foundation for Health to learn more about the valuable services they provide to Fernie and the Elk Valley.
Advance reservations required. We will be accepting reservations starting on Monday, November 16th, 2026. Payment will be taken within 72 hours of reservation. Please note that reservations made before December 1 can be cancelled up to 72 hours after making the booking. Reservations made on or after December 1st are non-refundable.
Please call 250-423-06871 to reserve.
