Canadian Pacific Holiday Train US Midwest States
Railway Brings Bright Lights Christmas Cheer & Entertainment
Nov 19, 2008
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train ill travel through the Midwestern United States, bringing festive Christmas entertainment to Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and into Saskatchewan. As the decorated train powers through the midwestern countryside it brings brightness and merriment. At stops along the way the railcar opens and entertainers put on a festive holiday show.
Donations Benefit Food Pantries
Donations are collected at the stops on the route for local food pantries. Food and money that are collected benefit local food pantries. Bring along donations that will be collected ant donated to the local food pantries in communities that the train stops in.
Entertainment at CP Stops
Featured entertainers on the CP Holiday Train include Shaun Verreault and Melanie Doane. Shaun Verreault is a blues rocker singer/guitarist and songwriter for Canadian Live famovirtes Wide Mouth Mason. Melanie Doane is a Canadian songstress. The Holiday Train Producer is Randall Prescott. The entertainers put on a holiday show at each stop along the route.
The atmosphere at the stops along the way is festive. People gather in groups for the entertainment or just to see the decorated train. Photographers take advantage of an unusual photo opportunity.
Scheduled Midwest Stops
Following are the scheduled stops for the Midwest Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. All times are approximate. The CP website recommends checking the arrival time prior to attending the event. Stops are approximately one half hour long. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Friday December 5
- Pingree Grove, Illinois 10 am
- Savanna, Illinois 3:30 pm
- Clinton, Iowa 5:30 pm
- Davenport, Iowa 8:00 pm
- Muscatine, Iowa 10:15 pm
Saturday, December 6
- Bellevue, Iowa 11:00 pm
- Dubuque, IA 1:00 pm
- Guttenberg, IA 3:15 pm
- Marquette, IA 5:30 pm
- Lansing, IA 7:30 pm
- La Crescent , Minnesota 10:00 am
Tuesday, December 9
- Gurnee, Illinois at Viking Middle School Park 5:15 PM
- Sturtevant, Wisconsin at Amtrak Depot 7:00 pm
- Hartland, Wisconsin at parking lot by Cottonwood and Pawling 9:30 pm
Wednesday, December 10
- Portage, Wisconsin at Amtrak Station 4:30 pm
- Wisconsin Dells at Amtrak Depot 6:30 pm
- Mauston, WI at Division Street Railway Crossing 8:00 pm
- Sparta, AI corner of Water St and Milwaukee St. 9:45 pm
Thursday, December 11
- La Crosse, Wisconsin at Amtrak Station 3:15 pm
- Winona, Minnesota at Amtrak Station 5:15 pm
- Wabasha, Minnesota at Gambia Avenue Railroad Crossing near Bruegger Park 7:15 pm
- Lake City. MN Hearth & Home Technologies 9:00 pm
Friday, December 12
- Hastings, MN at CP Depot 4:15 pm
- Cottage Grove, MN Youth Service Bureau 5:45 pm
- St. Paul, MN Upper level Central Parking ramp 7:15 pm
- Minneapolis, MN at CP Shoreham Yard 9:30 pm
Sunday, December 14
- Loretto, MN at Hennepin County Road 19 Railroad Crossing/Chippewa Trail 4:30 pm
- Buffalo, MN at 612 NE Third Ave. 6:00 pm
- Annandale, MN at downtown park over Oak Avenue Railroad Crossing 7:30 pm
- Kimbell, MN 9:00 pm
Monday, December 15
- Alexandria and Hubbard Feed Mill 1:15 pm
- Detroit Lakes at Holmes Community Center 4:30 pm
- Thief River Falls at CP Depot / City Hall 8:15 pm
Tuesday, December 16
- Elbow Lake at Main Street Railroad Crossing 4:45 pm
- Hankinson, North Dakota at American Legion Parking Lot 7:00 pm
- Enderlin, ND at CPR Depot 9:45 pm
Wednesday, December 17
- Harvey, ND at CP Depot 4:30 pm
- MInot, ND at Main Street Railroad Crossing 7:30 pm
- Carpio, ND at Main Street Railroad Crossing 9:30 pm
Thursday, December 18
- North Portal, Saskatchewan 12:00 pm
- Estevan, Saskatchewan 5:00 pm
- Weyburn, Saskatchewan 7:45 pm
Before traveling the Midwest, the CP Train runs through New York and Pennsylvania. Canadian Pacific Holiday Train US Northeast
Information is subject to change.
