Calgary Alberta - For only the second time in its 23 year history, Canada's magical holiday train will not run.
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will once again be virtual this year, the railway company announced on 8 Oct 2021.
As it did in 2020, CP said it plans to host a virtual concert and donate to local food banks in communities across its rail network.
"The spirit of the Holiday Train is about giving generously and inspiring those around us to give as well. While we are disappointed we again cannot bring
the Holiday Train to communities, we are honoured 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," said Keith Creel, president and CEO of CP.
Since its inception in 1999, the CP Holiday Train has travelled across Canada and the northern US raising money, collecting food, and highlighting the
importance of food banks.
Music is also a large part of the tradition, with the Holiday Train's arrival often coinciding with live concerts.
Over the years, it has raised $19.4 million and collected nearly five million pounds of food.
CP said it would be making donations to all the food banks that the Holiday Train would visit in a normal year.
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