The CPKC Holiday Train has been touring Canada and the United States since November 20th and it’s almost at the end of the line in the Fraser Valley and the Tri-Cities!
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Holiday Train raises money, food and awareness for the important work that food banks do in their communities while musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train’s stage.
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How the Events Work
When the train arrives it will pull to a safe stop in front of the crowd in attendance. The stage door lowers and the band opens with its first song. After that, a brief presentation takes place with local food bank officials and other dignitaries.
Once complete, the band resumes performing a mix of traditional and modern holiday-themed songs. The whole event lasts about 30 minutes, and once the band plays its farewell show, the boxcar door closes, and the train slips off into the night on its way to the next stop.
Fraser Valley & Metro Vancouver Stops
Tyler Shaw and Kiesza will play the Agassiz stop on Sunday, December 17th at 5:30pm, Maple Ridge at 7:50pm, and Pitt Meadows at 8:55pm. On Monday, December 18th the Holiday Train will finish its journey in Canada by reaching Port Moody at 5:20pm, and Port Coquitlam at 7:05pm.
City
Location
Date/Time
Agassiz
Across from Agra Centre on Pioneer Ave West of Hwy 9
Dec 17th 5:30pm
Maple Ridge (Haney)
Across from Billy Miner pub 22355 River Rd
Dec 17th 7:50pm
Pitt Meadows
Railway crossing corner of Harris Rd & Advent Rd
Dec 17th 8:55pm
Port Moody
300 Ioco Road behind Rec Center
Dec 18th 5:20pm
Port Coquitlam
Kingsway between Mary Hill & Wilson Ave
Dec 18th 7:05pm
This event is free to attend, but audiences are encouraged to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if you’re able for your local food bank. Local organizations will have collection stations at each events, with donations made going towards the local food bank at each stop to help people in need within the community.
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Since the Holiday Train program launched in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $22.5 million and more than 5 million pounds of food for community food banks across North America.
Follow the #CPKCholidaytrain on Facebook for more information.
This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Christmas at Canada Place along with Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village — all free! Find these events and many more things to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend listed below:
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition George Clutesi ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap. The exhibition features an extensive collection of Clutesi’s artworks and archival photographs, a documentary film of his long-lasting impact, and a curated selection of artworks from contemporary Nuu-chah-nulth artists and scholars.
George Clutesi, Mask of Plenty, 1944
Nuu-chah-nulth Artist George Clutesi Exhibition at Bill Reid Gallery
Date: January 20, 2024 to January 19, 2025
Address: Bill Reid Gallery (639 Hornby St, Vancouver)
Admission: Tickets can be purchased online or on site. Free for Indigenous Peoples and gallery members. Free on the afternoon of the first Friday of every month.
The exhibition at Bill Reid Gallery will showcase 45 artworks by George Clutesi which include original drawings, paintings, prints, and some reproductions. Clutesi’s work often depicts figures and themes central to Nuu-chah-nulth stories, such as whales, thunderbirds, dances, masks, and spiritual customs. Also on display are archival clippings, audio recordings, and photographs, highlighting Clutesi’s expanding presence in the community and across Canada.
