2025 CPKC Holiday Train — Full Guide, Concert Schedule & Route (Canada & USA)

November 19 – December 21, 2025

Every holiday season, the CPKC Holiday Train brings joy, music, and festive lights to communities across Canada and the United States. Decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, the train travels from city to city hosting free outdoor concerts, while raising awareness and donations in support of local food banks.

Since its first journey in 1999, the Holiday Train has:

• Raised over $26 million

• Collected 5.4+ million lbs of food

• Visited hundreds of communities across North America

At every stop, the train’s stage door folds open, the performers step out, and the music begins — transforming railways into community winter festivals.

🌟 What Happens at Each Stop

• Free 25–45 minute live performance

• Train cars covered in holiday lights

• Meet your community outdoors under the winter sky

• Food bank donations encouraged (please bring non-perishables if able)

This is a free event — your generosity supports your local community.

🎶 2025 Performer Lineup (Rotating by Region)

• Barenaked Ladies

• American Authors

• Smash Mouth

• LANCO

• Tyler Shaw

• Jade Eagleson

• JJ Wilde

• Dylan Marlowe

• Emily Ann Roberts

• Brittany Kennell

• Tiera Kennedy

• Teigen Gayse

• Pynk Beard

(Performers depend on the region — see CPKC 2025 Schedule)

🚂 Full 2025 CPKC Holiday Train Schedule

(Canada + U.S. — Nov 19 to Dec 21, 2025)

➡️ Download CPK Holiday Train 2025 Full Schedule

🌟 CPKC Holiday Train 2025 — Metro Vancouver Stops

Free Live Concerts • Food Bank Donations • Family-Friendly Holiday Tradition

The Holiday Train arrives in Metro Vancouver near the end of its cross-country journey — and these stops are always among the most festive and well-attended in Canada.

Now in its 27th year, the train continues to brighten communities while supporting local food banks. Visitors are encouraged to bring:

• Non-perishable food

• Cash donations (most impactful for food banks)

CPKC also contributes a direct monetary donation at every stop.

🎶 Performer for All Metro Vancouver Stops:

Barenaked Ladies (Live Stage Show from the Train Car)

📅 Metro Vancouver 2025 Schedule

City / Community	Date	Time	Location	Performer	Notes
Pitt Meadows	December 19, 2025	5:15 PM – 5:45 PM	Harris Road & Advent Road	Barenaked Ladies	Arrive early; popular family turnout
Maple Ridge (Haney Waterfront)	December 19, 2025	9:05 PM – 9:35 PM	Near Billy Miner Pub	Barenaked Ladies	Cold by the river — dress warmly
Port Moody	December 20, 2025	Time TBA (typically early evening)	300 Ioco Road (Rocky Point Area)	Barenaked Ladies	SkyTrain to Moody Centre recommended; parking fills fast
Port Coquitlam	December 20, 2025	Usually 30–60 mins after Port Moody performance	Kingsway Ave & Mary Hill Rd	Barenaked Ladies	Often includes local community donation tents

🚂 Full 2025 CPKC Holiday Train Schedule

Canada & United States (Nov 19 – Dec 21, 2025)

Important Notes

• Times are local.

• Arrive early — many people gather 30–60 minutes before showtime.

• Always check https://www.cpkcr.com/en/holiday-train for any last-minute changes.

🇨🇦 CANADA — Full Route

Québec & Ontario

Greater Toronto → Kingston → Ottawa Region

Prairies (MB → SK → AB)

British Columbia (Final Canadian Leg)

Date	City / Town	Time	Performers
Dec 13	Agassiz, BC	Afternoon	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 13	Chilliwack, BC	Afternoon	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 13	Abbotsford, BC	Evening	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 14	Mission, BC	Afternoon	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 14	Maple Ridge, BC	7:05 PM	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 14	Pitt Meadows, BC	8:15 PM	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 15	Port Coquitlam → Port Moody → Coquitlam	Evening	Barenaked Ladies
Dec 16	Vancouver → North Vancouver → Squamish → Whistler → Pemberton	Full Day	Barenaked Ladies

🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — Full Route

Midwest & Great Lakes

Plains to Midwest Loop

Pacific Northwest to BC

Then the Holiday Train crosses into Canada, completing the season in Metro Vancouver & Sea-to-Sky communities.

🎁 What to Bring

• Canned proteins (tuna, beans, chili, stews)

• Nut butters

• Baby formula / diapers

• Cash donations (food banks use funds to buy fresh items)

• Warm winter clothing — these are outdoor evening concerts

• A reusable mug — many stops feature fundraising hot chocolate booths

🚗 Parking & Transit Tips

Arrive 30–60 minutes early for the best viewing positions.

💡 Know Before You Go

• You do not board the train — performances are viewed from the ground.

• Shows are outdoors, rain or shine or snow.

• Concert duration: 25–35 minutes.

• Ideal for families, neighborhoods, and community groups.

📎 Official Route Map (Download PDF)

➡️ Download CPKC Holiday Train 2025 Full Schedule

🎄 Discover More Christmas Holiday Events in Metro Vancouver

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