Two Steppin’ Aboard the Alberta Train

February 23rd, 2010 by Hala Dehais

We boarded the Sunday train at the early hour of 6:00 a.m to head to Whistler today. While we were unaware of who would be on the train we knew another good day was ahead. Dr. David Chalack, President and Chairman of the board for the Calgary Stampede joined us on the train today, and did some PR work of his own. In the morning, he met everyone on the train and even captured some media attention of his own.

Once we arrived in Whistler we were able to take in the sites and sounds as it gets busier and busier as each day of the the Olympics goes by. We saw many characters and local celebrities including Peter Mansbridge. In the afternoon before we boarded the train we stopped to check out the Sam Roberts Band perform on the Whistler Live stage, which reminded me of the Coca Cola Stage at Stampede Park. People sitting on the grass minutes before the concert to ensure that they have a great spot. The show was great and was a nice finish to our day in Whister. 

Heading back on the Alberta train today was fun as the Tim Hus was playing, and in true western Style, Dr. Chalack got every one on the train going by two stepping with me on board train car 4.  It is definitely challenging to two step aboard a moving train!