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The CPKC Holiday Train – 2025 Edition

Posted on December 17, 2025 by danocan

Since 1999, the Holiday Train has been a very loved tradition across parts of North America. Once again, it is crossing the US and Canada while raising money for local food banks and bringing entertainment and holiday cheer to crowds … Continue reading →

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We Finally Made It to Sandon—BC’s Legendary Ghost Town

Posted on September 14, 2025 by danocan

Sandon is probably one of the most popular ghost towns in the entire province of British Columbia. It’s a must-do for any fan of historic places so we knew we would love it and we finally made it here to … Continue reading →

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Canadian Pacific 2816 “The Empress”

Posted on March 24, 2024 by danocan

Canadian Pacific 2816, known as the “Empress,” is a historic class “H-1b” Hudson-type steam locomotive built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works and preserved by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). It served heavy passenger routes until retirement on May 26, … Continue reading →

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First Visit to Haskayne Legacy Park, Calgary’s Newest Regional Park

Posted on September 26, 2023 by danocan

There is a brand new park in Calgary — Haskayne Legacy Park. Made possible through the donation of $5,000,000 of land plus an extra $2 million for construction by Dick and Lois Haskayne, this new park opened to the public … Continue reading →

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Canadian Pacific Steam Locomotive 5931 – “The Selkirk”

Posted on February 20, 2023 by danocan

“Because we have let so many things slip away unnoticed is no reason why we should not now start to retain what may soon be only remembered…” — Ken Liddell, August 10, 1955 Continue reading →

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