CP HOLIDAY TRAIN  to visit community across Canada and the United States

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THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO   October 23, 2017  (LSN)  Beginning in Montreal, Quebec, on November 25 and 26, 2017 respectively, two trains will make the festive journey, travelling through both the U.S. and Canada to bring holiday cheer to 182 communities along CP's network. Each event is completely free, with CP encouraging every attendee to open their cupboards or wallets to ease hunger needs in their community. Local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop to ensure those less fortunate can access adequate food this holiday season and year-round.

The CP Holiday Train program launched in 1999 and has since raised more than C$13 million and four million pounds of food for communities along CP's routes in Canada and the United States. Beginning in Montreal, Quebec, on November 25 and 26, 2017 respectively, two trains will make the festive journey, travelling through both the U.S. and Canada to bring holiday cheer to 182 communities along CP's network. Each event is completely free, with CP encouraging every attendee to open their cupboards or wallets to ease hunger needs in their community. Local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop to ensure those less fortunate can access adequate food this holiday season and year-round.

"The Holiday Train program is all about local food banks and food shelves and the critical role they play in our communities," said Keith Creel, CP's President and Chief Executive Officer. "People come for the beautifully-lit train and stay for the incredible show – all in the name of community. The holiday season is the best time of the year, and we look forward to bringing together thousands of Canadians and Americans this season for this incredibly important cause and a great time

 

Canada
Holiday Train with Colin James and Emma-Lee

November 30th
 White River  9:30 to 10 pm

December 1st 
Mobert, Heron Bay, Marathon, Schreiber, Nipigon, Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, 8:45 9:15 pm  Syndicate Ave Station

December 2nd 
Ignace 9:15 to 9:45 am
Dryden 11:45 to 12:15 pm.
Vermilion Bay  1:15 to 1:45 pm
Kenora  3:45 to 4:15 pm.

USA
Holiday Train with Terri Clark, Dallas Smith and Kelly Prescott

Decenber 4th
   Lacrosse  9:00 to 9:30 pm  Amtrak Station, 601 Saint Andrew Street

December 9th
Mineapolis  8:00 to 8:30 pm. Lions Park on 37th Ave, between 37th Ave & Stinson Blvd

December 12th
Thief River Falls  7:45 to 8:15 pm.     City Hall, 405 3rd Street East