CN Railroad Station - Orillia, Ontario, Canada
N 44° 36.384 W 079° 24.670
17T E 626078 N 4940455
Located on Front Street S. in Orillia, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM5117
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/24/2008
Views: 24
The railway station was built in 1917 by the Grand Trunk Railway, the station was acquired by Canadian National Railways in 1923. Tyical of the style of railway stations built during this period, the building features over-hanging Dutch eaves, 12-pane windows and decorative,exposed, dressed rafter heels. The north facade has a dramatic main entrance.
The CN Railroad Station was restored in 1988 by the City of Orillia.
Info taken from web site below.
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?:
The station is used as a Tourist Information and as a Bus Station.
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Not listed
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