Canadian National Railways Station - Owen Sound, ON
Posted by: 
jiggs11
N 44° 34.270 W 080° 56.680
17T E 504393 N 4935316
Former CN Station in downtown Owen Sound, ON.
Waymark Code: WMMHEZ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/22/2014
Views: 6
Former Canadian National passenger depotr in downtown Owen Sound, ON.
The depot was built in 1932, and saw passenger service until 1970. It was used as a freight depot for a time before the line was abandoned.
It currently holds the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre (CWHC)-run Marine and Rail Museum.
Hours are:
•Regular Hours •Tuesday to Friday: 11a.m. to 5 p.m. •Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (until end of October) Extended Hours - Victoria Day to Thanksgiving: •Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. •Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday Hours - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed: Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday
Fees: •Admission by Donation. Suggested donation $5 or pay what you can.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Houses the Marine and Rail Museum.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Canadian National.
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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