The iconic CPKC Holiday Train is back next month — Here are all the stops in Ontario
It's making 39 stops across the province! đźš‚
A festive holiday tradition is making its way back to Ontario! The magical CPKC Holiday Train — formerly known as the CP Holiday Train — is rolling into town again this year, bringing with it live performances and a whole lot of holiday cheer.
Starting next month, the beloved brightly lit train will make stops in 39 different communities across the province, offering free concerts to raise awareness and support for local food banks. Each stop will feature live music, fun events and the chance to give back by donating food or money to help those in need.
This beloved tradition combines the magic of the holiday season with a great cause, making it the perfect event to get into the festive spirit. Talented artists will perform a mix of holiday classics and popular tunes, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.
While the event is free to attend, visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to support local food banks. It's a fun way to make a difference while soaking in the holiday vibes.
The CPKC Holiday Train will begin its journey through Ontario in late November, with its first stop on November 23 in Milton and its final stop in the province in Ingolf on December 3.
Here's the full schedule of all the CPKC Holiday Train stops in Ontario for this year, including the artists who will be performing at each stop.
Where will the CPKC Holiday Train stop in Ontario?
The CPKC Holiday Train will be making stops in 39 different cities, towns and communities across Ontario between November 23 and December 3, 2024. Here's a general overview of its schedule of stops in the province.
Saturday, November 23:
- Milton — 5 p.m.
- Hamilton — 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 24:
- Cambridge/Galt — 4:15 p.m.
- Ayr — 5:30 p.m.
- Woodstock — 6:50 p.m.
- London — 8:30 p.m.
Monday, November 25:
- Chatham — 2:45 p.m.
- Windsor — 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 28:
- Finch — 2:45 p.m.
- Merrickville — 5 p.m.
- Smiths Falls — 6:30 p.m.
- Perth — 8 p.m.
Friday, November 29:
- Belleville — 9:30 a.m.
- Trenton — 10:45 a.m.
- Brighton — 11:45 a.m.
- Bowmanville — 2 p.m.
- Oshawa — 3:15 p.m.
- Toronto (Lambton) — 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 30:
- Vaughan — 10:15 a.m.
- Midhurst (Barrie) — 12:30 p.m.
- MacTier — 3 p.m.
- Parry Sound — 4:30 p.m.
- Shawanaga — 5:30 p.m.
- Rutter — 7:10 p.m.
- Sudbury — 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, December 1:
- Cartier — 10:45 a.m.
- Chapleau — 4:15 p.m.
- White River — 9 p.m.
Monday, December 2:
- Mobert — 9:15 a.m.
- Heron Bay — 11:15 a.m.
- Marathon — 12:30 p.m.
- Schreiber — 3 p.m.
- Nipigon — 5:45 p.m.
- Thunder Bay — 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3:
- Ignace — 9:15 a.m.
- Dryden — 11:45 a.m.
- Vermillion Bay — 1:15 p.m.
- Kenora — 3:45 p.m.
- Ingolf — 5 p.m.
You can find the full schedule by city, including a map and the addresses for each stop, on the CPKC website.
Which artists are performing & where?
Each stop will feature two iconic artists performing live from the brightly decorated train, mixing holiday classics with their own hit songs. This year, American Authors and KT Tunstall will take the stage for stops on November 23, 24 and 25, while Tyler Shaw and Shawnee Kish will perform at the stops from November 28 to December 3.
The one exception is that for the show in Marathon on December 2, Canadian band Magic! will be stepping in to replace Tyler Shaw.
CPKC Holiday Train 2024
Price: Free, but you're encouraged to bring a food or cash donation to support food banks in your community.
When: Stopping in Ontario from November 23 to December 3, 2024.
Where: The train will make stops in 39 different communities across Ontario, and over 100 stops in Canada overall. You can find the full schedule and route map on CPKC's website here.