It’s free entertainment, adored by kids and adults alike, and to top it off, it supports local food banks! The CPKC holiday train will pass through North Dundas on November 28. While it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact timing, the train is scheduled to depart Finch around 3:15pm. Those who wish to see a pass by at a North Dundas railroad crossing should therefore plan to be waiting at the crossing by about 3:15pm, to be safe. As usual, the train won’t make any stops in North Dundas.
In addition to being lit up with holiday decorations, the train also features a boxcar with musical entertainment at each stop. The 3:15pm stop in Finch is the closest to North Dundas. It will feature performers Tyler Shaw and Shawnee Kish at the stop location off of James Street between William and George Street. If you’re hoping for a later performance, with the added bonus of darkness to ensure full appreciation of the beautiful lights, the performers will be giving shows in Merrickville (103 East Broadway / Country Road 2 at 5:00pm) and Smiths Falls (63 Victoria Avenue at 6:30pm).
Those attending one of the shows are encouraged to bring a monetary donation or a “heart-healthy” non perishable food item in support of a local food bank.
The CPKC Holiday Train, run by the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway, has been an annual tradition since 1999. It was formerly known as the CP Holiday Train prior to the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway in 2023.
