Ready for the ultimate holiday shooting experience? Join professional Neil Zeller for an epic chase of the CPKC Holiday Train! As a thoroughly experienced Holiday Train Chaser, Neil has perfectly planned three exciting days for you to hop in the van, leapfrog the Holiday Train from different train stop locations and capture festively beautiful images along the way. Open to photographers of all levels, this is a one-of-a-kind holiday photography experience that you won't want to miss!
Choose from one of three days to join Neil Zeller for the trip of the season! Each trip ticket price includes:
- Modern van transportation from/return to Calgary (Flames Community Arenas)
- Tour-wide exclusive train photo opportunities
- Hints, tips and techniques for the best photos along the way
- Water and light snacks throughout
Holiday Train Chase Day Trip - December 8, 2024
Date & Time: Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Price: $325 +gst per person
Van Pick Up/Drop Off Location: Flames Community Arenas
The one-day train chase to intercept the Holiday Train is back! Loading into the van at 8:00 AM, it will head east to intercept the train at or just after the Maple Creek, Saskatchewan show. The van will then chase and leapfrog the train back to Calgary, stopping for the fireworks show in Tilley, Alberta as the main show stop. This year, the train will cross the South Saskatchewan River at Medicine Hat, Alberta, just before sunset, making for a special, scenic shooting opportunity.
For more info and to purchase a ticket for this date, please click here.
Holiday Train Chase Day Trip - December 13, 2024
Date & Time: Friday, December 13, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Price: $300 +gst per person
Van Pick Up/Drop Off Location: Flames Community Arenas
The one-day train chase to intercept the Holiday Train is back! Loading into the van at 9:30 AM to head North to intercept the train before the Innisfail, Alberta show. The van will then chase and leapfrog the train back to Calgary, stopping for the scenes all along the way. Everyone will be well-positioned to capture the train crossing the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, with the city in the background, offering a stunning and unique photo opportunity.
For more info and to purchase a ticket for this date, please click here.
Holiday Train Chase Day Trip - December 15, 2024
Date & Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Price: $325 +gst per person
Van Pick Up/Drop Off Location: Flames Community Arenas
The one-day train chase to intercept the Holiday Train is back! Loading into the van at 9:00 AM, get ready to chase the train from Calgary to Banff, Alberta. The van will chase and leapfrog the train, stopping for the best scenes all along the way. Neil will ensure everyone will be in place for the Banff show and capture some of the most iconic images of the train you can make. This will be a full-moon night, so the surrounding ambiance will create a spectacular photo opportunity.
For more info and to purchase a ticket for this date, please click here.