It visits over 150 communities across Canada and North America, including several towns in Wisconsin. It's the iconic Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, and here are just five reasons why you should round up the whole family and see the CP Holiday Train in person Dec. 4-5:
1. The train is making 11 stops in Wisconsin this year.
The CP Holiday Train will begin its Wisconsin journey in the southeastern corner of the state at Sturtevant and make its way to the western side of the state in La Crosse. See the schedule below for arrival times.
2. It's a moving holiday light show.
We love holiday shows so much. Whether you prefer to walk or drive through, there are wonderful displays throughout the state this time of year, but there's nothing quite like the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. For starters, it's a Christmastime train. Add one million bright lights and you'll see why thousands flock to see this holiday spectacle rolling through southern Wisconsin each year.
3. There'll be live music performed by Kira Isabella and Doc Walker.
How do you top this Yuletide tradition? Add in the musical talents of one of Canada's brightest young country music stars, Kira Isabella, along with Canadian county music band, Doc Walker.
4. It's North America's longest rolling food bank.
But wait. There's more. We love the fabulous lights and the wonderful music, but perhaps the best part about the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is it happens each year for a wonderful cause. The CP Holiday Train has raised over $10 million and more than 3.6 million pounds of nonperishable food donations to date.
5. It's the perfect holiday event the whole family will love.
Lights, music, trains, charity ... what's not to love? Mark your calendars: The train will be rolling through southern Wisconsin Dec. 5-6.
Station, Address, Date, Arrival, Event Time
• Sturtevant: 9900 East Exploration Court, Amtrak Depot, Dec. 4, 5:25 p.m., 5:35 to 6:05 p.m.
• Milwaukee: 433 West St. Paul Ave., Amtrak Depot, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.
• Wauwatosa: Harwood Avenue Crossing, Dec. 4, 8:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
• Hartland: Parking lot adjacent to Cottonwood Avenue and Pawling Avenue, Dec. 4, 9 p.m., 9:10 to 9:35 p.m.
• Columbus: Amtrak Depot, 15 minute Stop and Go, Dec. 4, 10:30 p.m., 10:30 to 10:50 p.m.
• Portage: 400 West Oneida St., Amtrak Station, Dec. 5, 1:20 p.m., 1:30 to 2 p.m.
• Wisconsin Dells: 100 La Crosse St., Amtrak Depot, Dec. 5, 2:45 p.m., 3 to 3:30 p.m.
• Mauston: Division Street railway crossing, Dec. 5, 4:15 p.m., 4:25 to 4:55 p.m.
• Tomah: 205 North Superior Ave., Amtrak Depot, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., 5:35 to 6:05 p.m.
• Sparta: Corner of South Water Street and Milwaukee Street, Dec. 5, 6:50 p.m. 7 to 7:30 p.m.
• La Crosse: 601 Saint Andrew St., Dec. 5, 8:45 p.m., 9 to 9:30 p.m.
- Mariah Haberman is the co-host of the nation's longest-running tourism TV show, "Discover Wisconsin." Her column is published Tuesday on Life page in the Times.
1. The train is making 11 stops in Wisconsin this year.
The CP Holiday Train will begin its Wisconsin journey in the southeastern corner of the state at Sturtevant and make its way to the western side of the state in La Crosse. See the schedule below for arrival times.
2. It's a moving holiday light show.
We love holiday shows so much. Whether you prefer to walk or drive through, there are wonderful displays throughout the state this time of year, but there's nothing quite like the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. For starters, it's a Christmastime train. Add one million bright lights and you'll see why thousands flock to see this holiday spectacle rolling through southern Wisconsin each year.
3. There'll be live music performed by Kira Isabella and Doc Walker.
How do you top this Yuletide tradition? Add in the musical talents of one of Canada's brightest young country music stars, Kira Isabella, along with Canadian county music band, Doc Walker.
4. It's North America's longest rolling food bank.
But wait. There's more. We love the fabulous lights and the wonderful music, but perhaps the best part about the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is it happens each year for a wonderful cause. The CP Holiday Train has raised over $10 million and more than 3.6 million pounds of nonperishable food donations to date.
5. It's the perfect holiday event the whole family will love.
Lights, music, trains, charity ... what's not to love? Mark your calendars: The train will be rolling through southern Wisconsin Dec. 5-6.
Station, Address, Date, Arrival, Event Time
• Sturtevant: 9900 East Exploration Court, Amtrak Depot, Dec. 4, 5:25 p.m., 5:35 to 6:05 p.m.
• Milwaukee: 433 West St. Paul Ave., Amtrak Depot, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.
• Wauwatosa: Harwood Avenue Crossing, Dec. 4, 8:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
• Hartland: Parking lot adjacent to Cottonwood Avenue and Pawling Avenue, Dec. 4, 9 p.m., 9:10 to 9:35 p.m.
• Columbus: Amtrak Depot, 15 minute Stop and Go, Dec. 4, 10:30 p.m., 10:30 to 10:50 p.m.
• Portage: 400 West Oneida St., Amtrak Station, Dec. 5, 1:20 p.m., 1:30 to 2 p.m.
• Wisconsin Dells: 100 La Crosse St., Amtrak Depot, Dec. 5, 2:45 p.m., 3 to 3:30 p.m.
• Mauston: Division Street railway crossing, Dec. 5, 4:15 p.m., 4:25 to 4:55 p.m.
• Tomah: 205 North Superior Ave., Amtrak Depot, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., 5:35 to 6:05 p.m.
• Sparta: Corner of South Water Street and Milwaukee Street, Dec. 5, 6:50 p.m. 7 to 7:30 p.m.
• La Crosse: 601 Saint Andrew St., Dec. 5, 8:45 p.m., 9 to 9:30 p.m.
- Mariah Haberman is the co-host of the nation's longest-running tourism TV show, "Discover Wisconsin." Her column is published Tuesday on Life page in the Times.