# CPKC Holiday Train 2026 tour details

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cpkc-holiday-train-charity-tour-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-20T22:15:00.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 3.

The CPKC Holiday Train, a charity initiative running since 1999 to collect food and monetary donations for community food banks, has announced details for its upcoming tour.

In Minnesota, the 2026 schedule includes stops in Rochester, Owatonna, Waseca, Janesville, La Crescent, Winona, and Wabasha, with musical performances by Allen Stone scheduled for December 11th and 12th. 

The tour is also expanding to Louisiana for the first time, with stops in Monroe, Ruston, DeQuincy, Leesville, and Zwolle, as well as Port Arthur, Texas. The Louisiana leg features performances by Chase Rice, Madeline Edwards, Magic!, and MARIS.

For the Canadian leg of the 28th annual tour, Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling are scheduled as headliners for the Alberta and British Columbia routes. Performers will join the tour in Calgary for 33 shows between December 11 and December 20, traveling through locations including Banff and Golden before ending in Port Coquitlam. The full tour is scheduled to run from November 19 through December 20, covering 182 stops.

## Claims

- Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling are the headlining performers for the CPKC Holiday Train tour in Alberta and British Columbia. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The CPKC Holiday Train is in its 28th year of operation. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The event raises money and collects non-perishable food items for food banks. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The Canadian Holiday Train kicks off on November 21 in Jackman, Maine. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The band will perform 33 shows from December 11 to December 20. (corroborated by 18 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: CPKC Holiday Train announces performers for B.C. and Alberta tour

Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling will headline the 28th annual CPKC Holiday Train tour through Alberta and British Columbia this December to support food banks.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cpkc-holiday-train-announces-performers-for-bc-and-alberta-tour

### 2026-10-19: CPKC Holiday Train to make Louisiana debut

The CPKC Holiday Train is making its debut in Louisiana this season, featuring free live concerts and collecting food and cash donations for local communities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cpkc-holiday-train-to-make-louisiana-debut

### 2026-10-14: Canadian Pacific Holiday Train announces 2026 Minnesota stops

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has announced its 2026 Minnesota tour schedule, continuing its mission to raise funds and collect food donations for local food banks through musical performances.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-pacific-holiday-train-announces-2026-minnesota-stops

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Cite as: CPKC Holiday Train 2026 tour details. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cpkc-holiday-train-charity-tour-updates