British Columbia - The CPKC Holiday Train is bringing holiday cheer and Canadian pop sensations to the Shuswap and surrounding areas.
 
The performances are free, but donations of non-perishable goods or cash are encouraged, with all donations going to community food banks along the train's journey.
 
The train will be decked out with a dazzling Christmas lights display and feature performances from Richmond pop sensation Tyler Shaw and eclectic Calgary born singer-songwriter Kiesza on a special train car stage.
 
The holiday train comes through the Shuswap and Thompson Valley 15 and 16 Dec 2023.
 
The schedule is as follows:
 
15 Dec 2023
 
Revelstoke arrival 14:15 and show at 14:4;
Sicamous arrival 17:10 and show at 17:15;
Canoe arrival 18:30 and show at 18:45;
Salmon Arm arrival 19:45 and show at 20:00;
Notch Hill arrival 21:10 and show at 21:30.
 
16 Dec 2023
 
Chase arrival 14:45 and show at 15:15;
Kamloops arrival 16:45 and show at 17:00.
 
The Holiday Train tours across Canada and the United States every year, raising food, money, and awareness for the important work that food banks do in their communities.
 
Since its inception, the Holiday Train has raised more than $22.5 million and collected more than five million pounds of food for community food banks across North America.
 
Luc Rempel.