CP Holiday Train returns to Calgary

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is back after three years of inactivity due to COVID, and it’s making a stop in Calgary.

CP, in a statement, says this will be the first live one since running virtual concerts in 2020 and 2021.

There are 168 live shows, which includes the upcoming one in Calgary on Dec. 11.

Edmonton has a show Friday, and there are a total of 21 in Alberta.

A portion of the map showing the CP Holiday Train and where it is headed. (Courtesy CP Rail)

The performers include Alan Doyle, Tenille Townes, Mackenzie Porter, and Lindsey Ell.

Calgary’s show will feature Townes and Aysanabee at 6 p.m., with the train’s arrival at 5:45 p.m. at the Anderson C-Train Station in the south C-train parking lot.

Shows for the CP Holiday Train are free for everyone, and people can bring cash or non-perishable donations for the Calgary Food Bank.

“Food banks and communities across Canada are so excited to see the CP Holiday Train return, as it brings together the City of Calgary to kick off the holidays and give back at the same time,” said Calgary Food Bank President and CEO James McAra in a statement.

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The program has raised more than $21 million and collected 5 million pounds of food for communities since it started in 1999.

The Holiday Train has two trains, with one that departed from Montreal on Nov. 22, which will pass into the U.S., and the second departing from Montreal on Nov. 27. The latter is an exclusive Canada train, which is the one headed to Calgary.

The exclusive Canada Holiday Train final stop is Port Coquitlam, B.C. on Dec. 18.

People can learn more by visiting the CP Rail website.