The Holiday Train runs November 21 to December 20 for its 26th year of spreading holiday cheer and raising money, food and awareness for people struggling with food insecurity.
The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train tours both Canada and the United States. Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train’s stage. CPKC makes a donation to the local food shelf at each stop and encourages attendees to also donate.
Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $24.3 million and collected approximately 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the U.S.
“The Holiday Train unites people in the spirit of the season as it travels across Canada and the United States, while generating critical support for our neighbours in need through the program’s support of local food banks. We are pleased to again send this magical train on a four-week trip across our network spreading holiday joy as we collect food and raise money to fight food insecurity. We look forward to seeing all the smiles and cheers from people young and old coming together in the spirit of giving.” ~– Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer
Additionally, the Holiday Express train will make public stops across CPKC’s network in Louisiana, Missouri and Texas. The festive six-car Holiday Express train with intricate displays inside and out will bring Santa Claus and his elves to visit children and families as it continues its tradition of giving to The Salvation Army.
CP Holiday Train 2024 Southern Ontario Stops
November 25
14:45 – 15:15 – Chatham, Ontario
Holiday Inn & Convention Center – 565 Richmond Street, Chatham
18:00 – 18:30 – Windsor, Ontario
Railway tracks across from Gage Park, 42 Lawrence RoadErie Street West & Janette Avenue, Windsor
November 28
14:45 – 15:15 – Finch, Ontario
James Street between William & George Street
17:00 – 17:30 – Merrickville, Ontario
103 East Broadway & Country Road 2, Merrickville
18:30 – 19:00 – Smiths Falls, Ontario
63 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls
20:00 – 20:30 – Perth, Ontario
Wilson Street Railroad Crossing, Perth
November 29
09:30 – 10:00 – Belleville, Ontario
Keegan Parkway Belleville
10:45 – 11:15 – Trenton, Ontario
R.C.A.F Road and County Road 21
11:45 – 12:15 – Brighton, Ontario
East of CPKC railway crossing on Prince Edward Street
14:00 – 14:30 – Bowmanville, Ontario
Scugog Road railway crossing at Wellington Street
15:15 – 15:45 – Oshawa, Ontario
680 Laval Drive, behind Walmart off Stevenson Road South
20:30 – 21:00 Toronto, Ontario
750 Runnymede Road, CPKC Yard Office parking lot
November 30
11:00 – 11:30 – Vaughan, Ontario
NW corner of CPKC railway crossing at Nashville Road
15:00 – 15:20 – MacTier, Ontario
CPKC Station, MacTier
16:30 – 17:00 – Parry Sound, Ontario
CPKC Station, MacTier, OntarioFestival Station – 1 Avenue Road, Parry Sound
17:30 – 18:00 – Shawanaga, Ontario
Village Road, Shawanaga
21:15 – 21:45 – Rutter, Ontario
Rutter Train Station, Rutter
19:10 – 19:40 – Sudbury, Ontario
233 Elgin Street, Sudbury
December 1
10:45 – 11:15 – Cartier, Ontario
3 Spencer Avenue, Cartier, Ontario
16:15 – 16:45 – Chapleau, Ontario
50 Dufferin Street, Chapleau, Ontario
21:00 – 21:30 – White River, Ontario
102 Winnipeg Street, White River Ontario
A full schedule and details of this year’s Holiday Train and Holiday Express train is available at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain.
Each event is free, with CPKC encouraging every attendee to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation to ease hunger needs in their community. Local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop to help ensure those in need can access adequate food this holiday season and year-round.
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Learn more about the CP Holiday Train and it’s schedule at: cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain
