Ontario Northland Christmas Train: Brighten the Night 2018

On the rails December 1 - 17, 2018 from North Bay to Moosonee!

If you love the holidays as much as we do, then you’re already ready for the Ontario Northland Christmas Train when it passes through a Northeastern Ontario community near you!

Once again, Ontario Northland has partnered with local community destinations along the route to bring family-friendly entertainment that will delight kids and adults alike. 'Tis the season to make dark nights merry and bright.

Catch the Ontario Northland Christmas Train on the rails as it Brightens the Night between Moosonee and North Bay from December 1 to 17.

The Ontario Northland Christmas Train partners with local organizations to bring family-friendly entertainment across Northeastern Ontario.

Photo: Ontario Northland

Where to see the Train

  • Saturday, December 1Moosonee
    Train Station – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Sunday, December 2Hearst
    Behind Les Companion – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Monday, December 3 – Kapuskasing
    Special Events Centre – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Tuesday, December 4 – Cochrane
    Cochrane Station – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Wednesday, December 5 – Iroquois Falls
    Ambridge & Synagogue Crossing – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Thursday, December 6 – Matheson
    Parking Lot at Matheson Station – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Friday, December 7 – Swastika
    Parking Lot of Swastika Station – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Wednesday, December 12 – Englehart
    Englehart Station – Train arrives at 6:30 pm
     
  • Thursday, December 13 – Cobalt
    Parking Lot beside Cobalt Station – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Friday, December 14 – Earlton
    Railway Crossing 10th Street – Train arrives at 6:30 pm
     
  • Saturday, December 15 New Liskeard
    New Liskeard Station Lot - Train Arrives at 6:30 pm
     
  • Sunday, December 16 – Temagami
    Temagami Station – Train arrives at 6 pm
     
  • Monday, December 17 – North Bay
    North Bay Station – Activities begin at 5 pm
     
About Jordan Nicksy

Jordan is a writer, digital marketer, amateur photographer, and experiences severe wanderlust. After backpacking parts of Southeast Asia, she knew she wanted to work in travel and tourism, and joined Northeastern Ontario Tourism. She is passionate about food & culinary arts, history, spending time outdoors, photography, and travel.

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