Category Archives: Santa

TIME TO HELP SANTA!

We’re gearing up, once again, to help Santa with the 1.6 million letters he receives from children (and a few adults) all around the world. Santa’s Heritage Club North Pole Post Office (aka the Head office main cafeteria) opens on … Continue reading

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HO HO HO! It’s that time of the year again. Calling all postal elves…

In this age of tweets and texts, there is a place for pens and pencils (and crayons and stickers!) – just ask Santa! We’re gearing up, once again, to help Santa with the 1.5 million letters he receives from children … Continue reading

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Santa weighs in on the 2015 Christmas season

After making sure that all the toy tools were oiled and tucked back in their spots, and all the crumby cookie plates and milk glasses were cleared from the North Pole workshop tables, our dear ol’ Santa left the North Pole for sunnier climes on his well-deserved, annual … Continue reading

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Santa saw you there…and he’s put you on the ‘good’ list for 2016!

Today marked the end of Santa’s 2015 Heritage Days in Ottawa.  Once again, reliable By-Town members turned out in force to help the jolly old elf clear the workfloor so he can go on holidays knowing that all the little … Continue reading

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Santa is almost ready to hit the beach, but…

By-Town members turned out in droves before Christmas to help Santa answer tens of thousands of letter to children from all over Canada.  Still, he received a fair number of very-late-arriving letters that he was sadly unable to get to before setting out with … Continue reading

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Santa’s last call for 2015 – all hands on deck…!

December 21 is the last Santa Heritage Day this year, in the Conference Centre at 2701 Riverside Drive.   By-Town members have been doing an outstanding job this year, standing by in this abbreviated Christmas season, and then stepping up to … Continue reading

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Only two Santa workshop days left – December 16th and 21st!

We saw you there on the 16th – thanks to you all for your help!   [Show as slideshow]  

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Santa’s Heritage Days start date – December 9, 10 am-2 pm

Santa tells us he’s ready and eager for our help answering letters he’s been receiving at the North Pole from children around the world (read on for all workshop dates). The letter-writing workshop will be located once again in the private room … Continue reading

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Last surge of Christmas 2014 letters – January 7

Some 9,000 letters to Santa arrived too late to be answered by Christmas, so the big guy is looking for a last push of elf-magic to get replies out.  If you can help, the cafeteria workshop will be open again on the 7th … Continue reading

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Santa’s Letter-writing Heritage Days 2014

Santa just called from the North Pole, and once again is looking for help answering letters he anticipates receiving at the North Pole from children around the world, starting November 19.  For those of you who plan to attend Santa’s … Continue reading

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Our last day at Santa’s workshop is Friday, December 20th (not 17th!)

But you can help at home too in the meantime!  If you have time to help, Santa will be most appreciative!!

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Santa Letter-writing 2013 – elf volunteers requested!

Santa just called from the North Pole, and once again is looking for help answering letters he anticipates receiving at the North Pole from children around the world. Here’s some news about Santa’s Heritage Days, starting November 26.  Please register!

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Santa’s Heritage Days 2012 – another huge success

Over the four weeks before Christmas and one week in the new year, our members met six times, volunteered 560 hours, and helped the jolly old elf answer more than 10,000 letters!

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Postal Elf blitz – update

Some 24 members and friends turned out on December 20 and helped clear the floor for Santa in time for Christmas. 

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Canada Post says thank you to By-Town Chapter

By-Town Chapter is cementing its relationship with Canada Post, and the company is taking notice. 

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