Glowing train cars, live music, and holiday cheer are coming to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as the annual CPKC Holiday Train returns this November, bringing free concerts to four local stops while supporting community food banks.

Returning for its 28th season, the iconic winter train will travel across Canada and the United States from November 19th to December 20th, raising money, collecting food, and bringing communities together for the holidays.

At each stop, the brightly decorated train becomes a concert backdrop as performers take the stage for an outdoor show. Admission is free, and visitors are encouraged to donate money or heart-healthy, non-perishable food to support their local food bank.

For Toronto audiences, the train will stop at 750 Runnymede Road on November 29th, with a concert featuring American Authors and Tyler Shaw.

Here’s where to catch the train this November in the GTA, with their concert times

• Bowmanville (Scugog Road & Wellington Street) – November 29th , 2:00 pm
• Oshawa (680 Laval Drive) – November 29th, 3:15 pm
• Toronto (750 Runnymede Road) – November 29th, 8:30 pm
• Vaughan (Nashville Road) – November 30th, 10:15 am

American Authors and Tyler Shaw will perform at all four stops.

With its illuminated train cars, festive performances, and community spirit, the CPKC Holiday Train offers a chance to celebrate the season while helping neighbours facing food insecurity.

You can find the complete schedule, organized by city, and route map on the CPKC website.

As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.

CPKC Holiday Train Toronto 2026

Where: Various Locations in the Greater Toronto Area

When: November 20th, 29th and 30th

Admission: Free (Donations are encouraged in support of food banks)