"It is my honour to invite communities and citizens from across the country to join us in celebrating the nation, the railway and the future of Canada." Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive Officer.



Heritage train



This family-friendly occasion has something for Canadians of all ages and there are a number of activities to explore during the three hour event.

The iconic F-unit diesel locomotive CP 1401 (1958) will lead the train, powering more than 10 beautifully restored Royal Canadian Pacific heritage cars. These cars are historical treasures and have hosted some of Canada’s – and the world’s – most influential minds including Canadian author Pierre Berton; Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip (pre-coronation); and Sir Winston Churchill.



All event guests are welcome to take photos of the train as our exclusive event backdrop. There is no public access or tours of the train.

Spirit of Tomorrow car

A highlight at each stop is the opportunity to take part in decorating a special railcar named the Spirit of Tomorrow. Children are invited to write their hopes for the Canada of tomorrow on a commemorative card. Each will be affixed upon the railcar and as the CP Canada 150 Train makes its journey across the country, the Spirit of Tomorrow will come alive.



The final Spirit of Tomorrow car will be included in CP’s 2017 Holiday Train program.



Entertainment



You'll be treated to a truly Canadian performances of Dallas Arcand, champion Aboriginal hoop dancer, Juno award-winning country music singer Dean Brody, country singer Kelly Prescott and our house band, the Rail Road Ramblers.



The theme song of the CP Canada 150 train, The Spirit of Tomorrow, performed by Kelly Prescott, is available for download here



Canadian country music superstar Dean Brody



“I am so excited to be celebrating Canada's 150th by train this summer, playing towns along the way, experiencing some of the more rugged and rare routes across our country,” said Brody, 13-time Canadian Country Music Award winner and two-time Juno Award winner, most recently for 2016 Country Album of the Year.

Watch the video



For more information about Dean Brody:



www.deanbrody.com

https://www.facebook.com/deanbrody

https://twitter.com/deanbrody

https://www.instagram.com/deanbrody/



World champion hoop dancer Dallas Arcand

Aboriginal entertainer and world champion hoop dancer Dallas Arcand will open the stage show with his world-renowned athleticism and grace, sharing the symbolism of the hoop dance and its significance in aboriginal communities.



Watch the video



For more information about Dallas Arcand:



www.dallasarcand.ca

https://twitter.com/DallasArcand1

https://www.facebook.com/dallasarcandhoops/







Eagle and Hawk - Edmonton and Winnipeg only



Juno award winner Eagle and Hawk is an Internationally recognized, award winning music group that has become a well-established name in the Canadian music industry. Bringing their unique sound of fusing traditional Indigenous themes with roots rock they have entertained audiences across North America and Europe for over two decades.



www.eagleandhawk.com/

https://twitter.com/eagleandhawk

https://www.facebook.com/EagleandHawkROCKS/









Family-friendly activities



In addition to world-class entertainment, the CP Canada 150 Train has a number of family-friendly activities at each stop.