CPKC holiday train bringing lights, musical guests to 23 Alberta stops

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is set to roll into Alberta beginning this weekend, bringing festive lights and music to towns across the province.

Over the course of 23 shows, the train will host half-hour live concerts featuring well-known performers.

Country stars Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse will headline shows from Dec. 7–9, while Canadian icons Barenaked Ladies take the stage Dec. 12–14. On Dec. 21, American country band Lanco will perform alongside rising artist Tiera Kennedy.

“We are thrilled to send this beautiful train filled with lights and music to spread the joy of the season and support the giving spirit of the holidays by assisting people experiencing food insecurity,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO.

“It’s incredible to see communities come together every year to celebrate the holidays while supporting local food banks.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring cash or non-perishable food donations. All contributions stay local, supporting food banks in each community.

Alberta Holiday Train Schedule

December 7

• Provost – 6 p.m. (50 Avenue & 46 Street)
• Hardisty – 9:15 p.m. (Highway 881 railway crossing)

December 8

• Camrose – 1 p.m. (52 Avenue & 50 Street)
• Wetaskiwin – 3:30 p.m. (4009 50 Street)
• Ponoka – 5:15 p.m. (50 Street & 47 Avenue)
• Lacombe – 7 p.m. (Len Thompson Fish Pond)
• Blackfalds – 8:15 p.m. (Broadway Avenue & East Avenue)

December 9

• Innisfail – 12:55 p.m. (50 Street railway crossing)
• Olds – 2:30 p.m. (50 Street level railway crossing)
• Didsbury – 3:45 p.m. (20 Street & 18 Avenue)
• Airdrie – 5:30 p.m. (Nose Creek Park)

December 12

• Calgary – 7 p.m. (Anderson C-Train station)

December 13

• Okotoks – 12:15 p.m. (Daggett Street)
• Blackie – 1:45 p.m. (1201 Railway Avenue)
• Vulcan – 3:30 p.m. (1 Avenue & 2 Street)
• Lethbridge – 7:15 p.m. (2 Avenue North & 12 Street)

December 14

• Fort McLeod – 9:15 a.m. (5 Avenue railway crossing)
• Pincher Creek – 10:45 a.m. (3 Avenue railway crossing)
• Coleman – 12:45 p.m. (17 Avenue & 69 Street)

December 21

• Medicine Hat – 3:15 p.m. (Queen & North Railway St. East)
• Tilley – 5:30 p.m. (HWY 876 crossing)
• Brooks – 6:40 p.m. (1st Avenue)
• Gleichen – 8:45 p.m. (3rd Avenue & Crowfoot Street)

More information can be found on the CPKC website.