CPR Culvert - 1921 - Navan, ON
Posted by: elyob
N 45° 25.209 W 075° 29.218
18T E 461901 N 5029741
Begin your rail-trail hike at the south end of Mer-Bleue Road.
Waymark Code: WMV8HR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/14/2017
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The Montreal & Ottawa Railway opened in 1898. After becoming part of the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) network, this railroad was known as the M&O sub-division. The 1920s were great for railroads across Canada. It was a busy time for infrastructure upgrades, including culvert construction.
The last train went through this spot in 1986 when VIA Rail still used this rail bed for passenger rail service.
The M&O sub measures 91 miles from Vaudreuil to Ottawa. This culvert would be measured near milepost 77.3 (that information may help you find the nearby mystery geocache).
The M&O is now a rail trail hosting runners, hikers and horseriders.