The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train's pulling into Portage la Prairie Saturday afternoon at about 3:45. CP spokesperson Salem Woodrow explains what the annual favourite's all about.

Salem Woodrow"The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train program is rolling across Canada and the United States right now raising money, food, and awareness for foodbanks and hunger issues. While we bring a beautiful train decorated with hundreds of thousands of LED lights, the community puts on a nice fundraising event for the foodbank."

She notes Odds will be performing as well as Dallas Smith. Woodrow says the shows have been great so far and communities have responded tremendously. The show begins at 4:00 p.m. after the train arrives at about 3:45.

All aboard: CP Holiday Train from Canadian Pacific on Vimeo.