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The magical CPKC Holiday Train is back this month — Here are all the stops in Quebec

The magical CPKC Holiday Train — previously known as the CP Holiday Train — is rolling back into town this month, ready to light up communities across Quebec with festive cheer and music in support of local food banks.

Known for its dazzling holiday lights and free festive concerts, this iconic tradition is marking its 26th season, with the 2024 journey across Canada and the U.S. set from November 21 to December 20.

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Canada's Holiday Train Is Returning This Month With 10 Stops In Quebec

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is making its return this November with its roaming spectacle of lights and music. The train will be notoriously decked out in strings of holiday lights with each individual wagon featuring a different scene, display or holiday message.

As if the lights and themes weren't enough, one train wagon will also transform into a stage where musical guests will perform at each and every stop. A total of eight artists will perform on the CP Holiday Train including Virginia to Vegas, Trudy, Seaforth, Kiesza, Anyway Gang, Tyler Shaw, Dallas Smith and MacKenzie Porter.

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17 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal This November

November nips at your nose in Montreal, but who needs a warm blanket when you’ve got a sizzling roster of things to tick off your bucket list. From the twinkle of holiday markets to the diva herself, Mariah Carey, gracing us with her iconic vocals, the city calendar has more layers than your winter wardrobe. So turn over your calendar and keep some days free for the eleventh month’s biggest shows.

Here's a blizzard of activities this month that’ll make you want to put away your cozy slippers, and put on your dancing shoes:

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Canada's Holiday Train Is Bringing Holiday Cheer With 10 Stops In Quebec Starting This Week

The CP Holiday Train, a usually annual roving spectacle of lights and music, will make its grand return this year after a three-year absence due to the pandemic.

The train is decked out in strings of holiday lights, each wagon featuring a different scene, display or message. One wagon transforms into a stage where musical guests will perform at every stop.

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Canada's Holiday Train Isn't Coming Back This Year... Again

After being cancelled in 2020, the CP Holiday Train will unfortunately not be making its way across Canada this year either.

While many people in the comment section on the company's Facebook announcement seem rather confused and upset that the holiday train will not be physically present this year, CP President and CEO Keith Creel said "we are honored to run a virtual program and continue to support communities and food banks across our network as they work to address food insecurity in North America" in a recent press release.

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