Departing Montreal on November 21, The CPKC Holiday Train embarks on it’s annual trip across Canada. Now in its 25th season, The Holiday Train has raised more than $22.5 million and collected 5 million pounds of food in the process. While the train is not scheduled to make an appearance in Brandon in 2023, it will be making several other stops in neighboring communities including Portage, Neepawa, Minnedosa, & Shoal Lake. In addition to an amazing display of lights the CP Holiday Train will also have on board performers Anyway Gang, a Canadian band featuring Dave Monks from Tokyo Police Club, Sam Roberts from Sam Roberts Band, Menno Versteeg from Hollerado, and Chris Murphy from Sloan. Dec. 4 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Portage La Prairie, Man. Opposite Centennial Arena, 390 – 1st Street Anyway Gang 2:35 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Neepawa, Man. CPKC Railway Station between Moutain Avenue and Currie Avenue Anyway Gang 4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Minnedosa, Man. West of CPKC Station, North side of rail yard (30 - 2nd Avenue NW) Anyway Gang 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Shoal Lake, Man. Gravel lot adjacent grain elevator on North Railway Avenue Anyway Gang The full list of Canadian stops can be found here.

The Santa Parade marks the unofficial beginning of the holiday season, and it's a celebration that our community eagerly anticipates. The streets will be alive with the spirit of the season as the annual Santa Parade makes its way through the heart of our city on November 18th, starting at 6pm. With colorful floats, festive music, and of course, the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus, this parade is a cherished celebration that brings smiles to faces young and old. All float entries will be considered for several different judging categories including Best Parade Theme, Best Decorated Vehicle, People’s Choice and most original.

Brett Fry, a local beer hockey goalie, has found another hobby.  He is taking his two dogs, Memphis a 3 year old Whippet and Sonic a 1.5 year old Border Collie, on tour so to speak. Fry told BDNMB.CA that he has been training his dogs since they were only 10 weeks old.  They will attempt to participate in as many events as possible with The Canine Stars. "We do as much events as we can a year, depends on  my work schedule as a full time mechanic, we perform with the Woof Jocks at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in March, Wild Dogs based out of Winnipeg and with of course the Canine stars!" Brett also told BDNMB.CA that "I’m an  active club member at Crocus Obedience And Kennel Club , where we train in disc, agility and  Flyball. I love to train and perform with my dogs it’s something I never considered when growing up and has a special place in my heart."

Venture into the Daly House Museum after dark and experience the museum and history in a new light. Candlelight Tours on October 20th, October 25th, October 27th and October 31st at Daly House Museum will feature unique and eerie exhibits that look into the history of how Hallowe’en was celebrated in Brandon’s yesteryears and some of the curious and cruel traditions of the Victorian Era. See what a traditional Victorian funeral process was like, cut into the grisly and strange medical history of the era, visit The Doll Room, and more. Tickets cost $10.00 plus Eventbrite fees. Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/daly-after-dark-candlelight-tours-tickets-724203892337?aff=oddtdtcreator or call 204-727-1722. Limited tickets available so book early

Elvis Stojko will be bringing a star-studded cast of renowned Canadian and International skaters to perform a very special Holiday show (December 17, 2023) at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Joining Stojko on the tour will be World Champions ALEXA KNIERIM & BRANDON FRAZIER, U.S. Champion MARIAH BELL, World Medalists KAITLYN WEAVER & ANDREW POJE, Canadian Champion KEEGAN MESSING, World Medalist SATOKO MIYAHARA, Canadian Pair Champions KIRSTEN MOORE-TOWERS & MICHAEL MARINARO, social media sensation ELLADJ BALDÉ and more! Tickets for Stars on Ice “Holiday” go on sale Thursday, October 5th will be available via www.starsonice.com and www.ticketmaster.com.