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A Professional Real Bearded Santa serving Vancouver and Richmond all the way out to Chilliwack, BC. 53 years experience in Shopping Malls, Corporate and Private events.
Santa Keith is the founder of the Lower Mainland Professional Santas and Christmas Performers group, where he teaches and mentors other Santas to be the best Santa they can be.
Santa Keith teaches Gordon Bailey's Internationally recognized 2 day - 16 hour Santa School - "Santa and the Business of Being Santa".
The “real Santa” once again made our school event a truly magical experience. Parents, students, and staff all love Keith!!
We believe!
Absolutely magical day with Santa. Wonderful with the kids and amazing to work with. We believe!
Santa Keith, where do I begin- he had a phenomenal entrance and made everyone around him feel comfortable. All the kids were so happy to see Santa! He came dressed in his suite and really brought the magic out that everyone was looking for. Santa Keith is very kind to work with and he stayed in touch throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend him and have him come back next year. Thank you so much for making the event magical and giving me hope along the way. I appreciate you!
We had such a great experience with Santa, everyone was in awe. Every detail was so spot on and he was so great with the kids even though they were all so over excited lol. Definitely making this a yearly event
Yet another amazing event from Santa! We all believe!!!
He makes sure that every child and adult feels like they are so important and does all the small and big things to make it simply magical!!!
Santa Keith came to our school again this year and we have staff and students convinced he is the REAL deal. He was wonderful with the kids (and staff) and so amazing to work with. He has become such a huge part of December at our school. WE BELIEVE!
Best Santa!!! Honestly amazing- this guy left everyone in awe and full of happiness. Can’t wait to book again.
He’s the real deal. On time, great communication, and most importantly- the most wonderful Big Man in Red I’ve ever encountered. He took time to get to know our kids and made the day SO magical for everyone. We cannot wait to book again!
A HUGE thank you to Santa Keith for the amazing Christmas experience you created for our preschoolers. It was just very special, particularly considering the challenges 2020 has thrown at us all. It couldn't have been a better and more magical way to celebrate at our Christmas party for the kids.
Thank you very much for bringing so much joy and the biggest of smiles to their precious little faces.
Merry Christmas!
from everyone at Dundarave Preschool by the Sea
Santa Keith consistently reiterated that it was all about the kids and their experience, and I think this perfectly reflects how great the experience really was. We hosted a group event with over 20 families, and he took time (and practiced great patience!) to ensure that everyone felt heard. He was also great to work with "off-set," and never broke character, even when we had a few ZOOM technical difficulties. If you want a Santa you can trust to create a great experience, he's your guy!
THANK YOU SANTA! MERRY CHRISTMAS :)
Just a great experience - definitely the real Santa!
A true professional! Amazing to work with and a wonderful gentleman!
We hosted our first ever virtual Santa meet and greet with the children of our employees this year and it was a huge success! Santa Keith was very professional and so creative with the kids to keep them engaged throughout our entire event. You can imagine how difficult it would be to keep 12+ children entertained for a full hour on Zoom, but Santa Keith did it with ease. He made sure to spend quality time with each child to make them feel special. He answered everyone's questions with such precise information of the North Pole which was so fun to watch the kids listen to. We look forward to Santa Keith returning next year in real life! Would definitely recommend Santa Keith for any party or occasion, a true professional.
I am convinced that this is the REAL Santa! :-)
This was our 2nd year with Santa Keith and we had to change things up with Covid protocols but he made sure to make it as special as ever.
He is THE best!!!
Santa Keith was professional, patient and very easy to work with! Would highly recommend.
Wonderful! What else can I say? Santa Keith was the guest of honour at our company children's Christmas party. Santa Keith presents as the professional he is. Right off the bat I was immensely impressed with his communication demeanor, even before meeting him, he keeps the magic alive for the adults too.
In person he is just as you would imagine, he exudes a feeling of warmth, caring, and magic. When I looked around the room as he was reading his book to the children, not only were they mesmerized (well most of them, aside from the 18m olds who thought pocking each other was more fun) but the adults too. Sitting there with a huge smile on their face.
I would highly recommend Santa Keith!
Santa Keith is the most wonderful Santa in the world! We all love him! Thank you so much in to make our night so special!
Response from Santa Keith:
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Thatiana.
Santa truly enjoyed visiting with you, your family and your guests.
Much of the success to your event must be credited to your organizational skills and willingness to communicate with Santa on what you had planned for the evening.
Thank you again Thatiana.
Santa will keep you on the Nice List.
We were very satisfied and happy with Keith Alton. He was there before time. The suit he wore was amazing, he was a big hit with the kids and adults. we got a lot of compliments...he is the real deal. Hope to use him again next year.
Response from Santa Keith:
Thank you for your most kind and encouraging works Anjan.
Santa enjoyed his visit with you, your family, your staff and your clients.
Santa Keith stopped by our school for our annual Santa Breakfast and was the ultimate professional. Kids and families LOVED Santa. Thank you for making it a memorable event!
Our early Christmas celebration with Santa Keith was absolutely fantastic! A wonderful surprise to my sister and her family. Christmas is my sister's favorite time of year, who likely will not be cognitive by then or even make it til Christmas because of aggressive brain tumors. Her heart was overwhelmed with joy and great laughs that Santa Keith brought with his jolly presence. Everyone found out that Santa really does have lots of wisdom too aside from all his sleigh travels. It was the best early Christmas surprise ever! Many thanks to Santa Keith for jolly charisma.
Response from Santa Keith:
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Anne.
Santa will always remember his special visit with you, your family and especially your sister.
Price Range: $200.00 and up
Gig Length: 20 - 480 minutes
Santa Keith’s goal is to make his appearance at your event perfect and to do that he wants to know what you would like him to do to keep you and your guests happy and entertained.
Share the goals of your event with Santa Keith so together it can become a truly magical experience for everyone attending.
At last, a Professional Real Bearded Santa in the Lower Mainland serving Vancouver and Richmond all the way out to Chilliwack, BC. Over 51 years experience in Shopping Malls, Corporate and Private events. A favorite Santa for children of all ages from a soft and gentle voice to the hearty Ho, Ho, Ho that will rattle your windows.
Santa Keith did his first Santa event for the Moose Lodge in Red Deer, AB., in 1970 and has been doing Santa appearances every year since then.
What makes Santa Keith different than other Santas? His years of experience and his dedication to being the best Santa he can be. Santa Keith has been the main Santa at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre in Abbotsford for 8 years, as well as being the Brunch with Santa at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver and several appearances as Santa at VanDusen Gardens.
Santa Keith travels extensively throughout North America attending various Santa Claus Conventions, Conferences and Santa Claus Schools to be able to provide you and your guests with the best Santa he can be.
“Santa and the Business of Being Santa” is one of the most recognized Technical Schools in the world; currently there are 4 Trained Instructors in the US, Santa Keith is the Canadian Instructor.
Santa Keith is a member in good standing of:
- IBRBS (International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas)
- Nationwide Santas
Santa Keith is a founding member of the Lower Mainland Professional Santa group.
If you enjoy the Hallmark Christmas Movies keep your eyes peeled as Santa Keith has appeared in over 25 Hallmark Christmas Movies as Santa Claus.
Santa Keith requires no food or drinks within 3 meters/10 feet of himself and his Santa Suit.
All of Santa Keith’s suits a custom made, which not only makes them very expensive but also expensive to clean, repair and replace.
Clean hands and faces are very important when in close contact with all Santas.
December 05, 2025 • 7:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 06, 2024 • 7:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 28, 2024 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Product Promotion |
October 18, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Product Promotion |
December 08, 2023 • 7:00am - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 21, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 20, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 18, 2022 • 4:30pm - 9:00pm | Private Dinner with Santa Claus |
December 18, 2022 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Private Breakfast with Santa Claus |
December 17, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 14, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 13, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 11, 2022 • 4:30pm - 9:00pm | Private Dinner with Santa Claus |
December 11, 2022 • 9:00am - 1:30pm | Private Breakfast with Santa Claus |
December 08, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 07, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 06, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
December 04, 2022 • 10:00am - 1:30pm | Private Santa Claus appearance |
December 02, 2022 • 7:30am - 9:30am | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
November 30, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
November 29, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
November 27, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 26, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 24, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
November 23, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
November 22, 2022 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Santa at Sevenoaks in Abbotsford, BC. |
November 20, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 19, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 13, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 12, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 06, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 05, 2022 • 8:00am - 6:00pm | Photo Sessions with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 21, 2022 • 6:00am - 8:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
October 18, 2022 • 6:00am - 8:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
October 13, 2022 • 6:00am - 8:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
October 12, 2022 • 6:00am - 8:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
October 11, 2022 • 6:00am - 8:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
September 29, 2022–October 02, 2022 • 3:00pm - 12:00pm | Washington State Santa Claus School |
September 22, 2022 • 6:00am - 11:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
September 21, 2022 • 6:00am - 11:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
September 20, 2022 • 6:00am - 11:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
September 19, 2022 • 6:00am - 11:00pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie |
September 10, 2022 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Lower Mainland Santa Claus Meeting |
August 06, 2022 • 10:00am - 4:00pm | Lower Mainland Santa Claus Meeting |
December 24, 2021 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 22, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 21, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 19, 2021 • 9:00am - 8:00pm | Private All Day Event |
December 18, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
December 17, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 16, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 15, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 12, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 12, 2021 • 9:00am - 8:00pm | Private All Day Event |
December 11, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Event - West Vancouver |
December 11, 2021 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 10, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 09, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 08, 2021 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2021 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Shortreed Community Elementary |
December 07, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 06, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 05, 2021 • 9:00am - 8:00pm | Private All Day Event |
December 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Event - Vancouver |
December 04, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Private Event - Burnaby |
December 04, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Event - Burnaby |
December 03, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 02, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 30, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre - Abbostsford, BC |
November 28, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 27, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 26, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 26, 2021 • 7:00am - 9:00am | Toys for Tots |
November 25, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre - Abbostsford, BC |
November 24, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre - Abbostsford, BC |
November 21, 2021 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Pet Photos - White Rock, BC. |
November 20, 2021 • 10:00am - 7:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre - Abbostsford, BC |
November 14, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 13, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 07, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
November 06, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 31, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 30, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 24, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 23, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 17, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 16, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 10, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 09, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Photography with Sarah Artico Photography |
October 03, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Teach 2 Day Santa School |
October 02, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Teach 2 Day Santa School |
September 20, 2021–September 22, 2021 • 8:00am - 10:00pm | Movie of the Week Christmas Shoot |
September 07, 2021–September 10, 2021 • 5:00am - 11:00pm | Netflix Christmas Movie Shoot |
September 04, 2021 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Professional Santa Meeting |
August 24, 2021–August 26, 2021 • 5:00am - 10:30pm | Hallmark Christmas Movie Shoot |
August 22, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Teach 2 Day Santa School |
August 21, 2021 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Teach 2 Day Santa School |
August 09, 2021–August 12, 2021 • All-day event | Amazon Prime Movie Shoot |
August 07, 2021 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Professional Santa Claus Meeting |
December 19, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Surprise |
December 17, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2020 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 09, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 04, 2020 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Christmas Party |
November 29, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Studio Session |
November 02, 2020 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Studio Session |
December 21, 2019 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2019 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
December 06, 2019 • 7:00am - 9:00am | Christmas Party |
November 10, 2019 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | The Santa Experience - (link hidden) |
November 09, 2019 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | The Santa Experience - (link hidden) |
November 08, 2019 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | The Santa Experience - (link hidden) |
November 03, 2019 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | The Santa Experience - (link hidden) |
November 02, 2019 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | The Santa Experience - (link hidden) |
November 01, 2019 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | The Santa Experience - (link hidden) |
November 04, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 22, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Santa Corporate Event |
December 22, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Santa Home Visit |
December 21, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Santa Home Visit |
December 21, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Santa Office Party |
December 19, 2017 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Santa Home Visit |
December 19, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Santa Home Visit |
December 16, 2017–December 24, 2017 • 10:00am - 4:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 15, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 14, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Santa Corporate Event |
December 14, 2017 • 7:30am - 10:00am | Santa Home Visit |
December 13, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Santa Home Visit |
December 13, 2017 • 11:00am - 2:30pm | Private Luncheon with Santa |
December 12, 2017 • 11:15am - 2:00pm | Open Luncheon with Santa - Abbotsford |
December 12, 2017 • 7:00am - 8:30am | Private Home Santa Visit |
December 11, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 10, 2017 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 09, 2017 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Christmas Event |
December 09, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Christmas Event |
December 09, 2017 • 8:00am - 9:30am | Private Home Visit |
December 07, 2017–December 08, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 06, 2017 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Private Event |
December 06, 2017 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Private Event |
December 05, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Surrey Board of Trade - Seasonal Sizzle |
December 05, 2017 • 9:00am - 3:00pm | Private Event |
December 04, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 03, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Event |
December 03, 2017 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 02, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
December 01, 2017 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 30, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 29, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 28, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 27, 2017 • 10:00am - 9:00pm | Sevenoaks Shopping Centre |
November 26, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Event |
November 26, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 25, 2017 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Pet Photos at Dog Utopia in White Rock, BC. |
The very best chairs for photos and those to sit on Santa’s knee are generally the same chairs in your kitchen or dining room. Often a nice solid Wingback style chair works well as long as it is not to soft. Photos with Santa often look better in front
Sam O. said “Such wonderful people really helping kids and spreading the true spirit of Christmas. On time good communication, didn’t rush the child. We used them…”
Tiffany W. said “Kids had fun talking to santa. Easy person to deal with.”
Ayden Y. said “We hired Santa Willy to pose for photos with students at our University event, and we couldn't be happier with him. He was communicative, arrived…”
Christina C. said “Thank goodness that I was able to secure Santa Brad for our Children's Christmas party. It was a bit of a slow start initially, however he rocked…”