Holiday Magic in Vaudreuil-Dorion
On November 28 and 29, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion invites residents to get into the holiday spirit with two must-attend events. First, the Courrier des lutins, reserved for Vaudreuil-Dorion residents, will take place on both days, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the municipal hub (2000, rue Émile-Bouchard). Children will have the opportunity to write and decorate their letters to Santa Claus. Adding to the weekend festivities, the CPKC Holiday Train will make its first-ever stop in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Saturday, November 28, from 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the Vaudreuil train station (3101, boul. de la Gare).
Courrier des lutins
At the municipal hub, Pinphéas the mail carrier elf and his friends will help children write and decorate their letters to Santa Claus. They will then invite them to take part in a magical ritual to send their letters all the way to the North Pole. No reservation is required, and all craft supplies will be provided. The festivities will also include live vocal performances by the trio Les Fées de Noël, a Christmas-themed photo booth and a sweet surprise at the Krema et Co. Gelato et Gâteries café counter.
Parking will be available at the municipal hub, the Centre multisports André-Chagnon and the Vaudreuil train station. The complete Courrier des lutins program is available online.
“The Courrier des lutins is a highly anticipated event for families in Vaudreuil-Dorion. It is always a pleasure to see how excited children are to come and prepare their letters to Santa Claus. This year, families have another reason to celebrate, as the CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping at the Vaudreuil train station that same weekend, just steps away from the municipal hub. It’s twice the fun and even more holiday magic for young and old alike!” said Paul Dumoulin, Mayor of Vaudreuil-Dorion.
CPKC Holiday Train
On Saturday, November 28, at 11:30 a.m., the CPKC Holiday Train will stop at the Vaudreuil train station for a free 30-minute concert featuring pop-rock band American Authors and singer Tyler Shaw. The artists will perform right on board the train, which will be decked out in festive holiday decorations. In the spirit of giving, residents are invited to bring non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation.
All monetary donations and food items collected during the event will go to Centre d’action bénévole L’Actuel, an essential community organization that supports individuals and families throughout the region.
The Parish Food Drive
In addition to the collection taking place during the CPKC Holiday Train stop, residents will have another opportunity to give back by taking part in the parish food drive, also scheduled for November 28. Volunteer teams will be stationed at the main entrances of the Centre multisports André-Chagnon and the municipal hub, as well as at several intersections throughout the city, including Forbes and Boileau streets, Saint-Charles Street and de l’Anse Road, and De Lotbinière and Chicoine streets, to collect monetary donations.
