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I was not aware that the CP Holiday Train has been festively rolling across Canada for 19 years! We saw it for the first time last night in Blackfalds, AB and thought it was awesome. I could see us going every year.
The train started in Montreal, QC on November 26th and will end in Port Coquitlam, BC on December 17th. Each stop is a half hour with a musical performance. We were treated to a couple songs by Emma-Lee and then a few songs by the awesome (and underrated in my opinion) Colin James. They also collect food and money and donate to the local food banks.
There is a 2nd Holiday Train that, along with Canadian stops, also stops at points in the US, including New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota. If you are able to catch the train, it's worth it!
My friend Steve over at Confessions of a Train Geek, caught the Holiday Train a few days ago in Portage la Prairie, MB. It was a daytime stop and he got some great photos! Check it out here.
There are some fantastic photos online if you google CP Holiday Train. I took a few photos and a couple videos on my phone below:
Well, first I've heard of this too! It would be neat to see it at night, all lit up, the way you did!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra! It was pretty cool to see it roll in all bright and colourful!!
DeleteIt is a great holiday tradition!
ReplyDeleteYou two look cozy and cute, Jenn!
Thank you! I seem to remember wanting to go last year but it was like -25 or something. This year was much better!
DeleteThat sounds very cool especially if you get to see it at night. Looks cold out there.
ReplyDeleteHi Bill, it was awesome to see it all lit up! It was just below freezing and was actually not bad at all!!
DeleteScrolled down through; love your photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gorges! I appreciate the comment and the visit to my blog!
DeleteGreat photos and videos, Jenn! I'm glad you got out to see it. Thanks for the shout-out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve, not the best photos but it was sure worth the trip!
Deletethat train is so pretty all lit up
ReplyDeleteHey Adam, it was really cool to see it coming down the tracks. I think next year I might try to catch it before a stop and try for some good photos then meet it in town.
DeleteGreat photos. Every year I plan to see it and every year I hear about it after it's gone. Someday I will see it when it arrives, although I understand that CP skipped Edmonton this year.
ReplyDeleteHey Glen, yes I didn't see Edmonton on the list, it came west to Wetaskiwin then south. It didn't stop in Red Deer either.
DeleteGlad you saw it this year, Jenn. Mark it on your calendar for next year! I've seen it on most of those nineteen years...yay!
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun, a holiday train all lit up.
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