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History and Heritage - Craigleith Station - Museum

By Kathy Clulow

Real Estate Sales Representative

February 04, 2010 04:34 PM

Craigleith Station

Re Opened in September of 2008 as the Craigleith Heritage Depot

The Station originally built in the 1870's has been lovingly restored by the Town of Blue Mountain staff, and many volunteers. It is now a museum containing a lot of local history and information. The old rail line is now a bike / walking path that runs from Collingwood to Thornbury and beyond.

A great day trip destination You can read more about it here at mycollingwood or here from the railroad guy

There are many exhibits of the fossils found in the black shale of the area including braciopods, graptolites, and cephalopods as well as local history and information.

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Kathy - Great daytrip idea when the weather is nice and the 400 isn't overly packed with weekend cottage traffic.

Feb 04, 2010 09:28 PM

Brian Madigan

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON

LL.B., Broker

Collingwood and Blue Mountain and excellent spots to visit on a day trip. They operate year round, and summer is quite busy too.

Feb 04, 2010 11:29 PM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Kathy,

What a beautiful old station......my Grannyda was a trainman and my Dad worked for the railroad when he was a very young man and still has a fascination for all things train related, so I'm going to forward him your post. I know he'll enjoy it!

Feb 05, 2010 12:17 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

How wonderful this is! I'm always grateful to those that strive to protect our heritage.

Debi

Feb 05, 2010 01:18 AM

R. Greg Osmond

Sutton Group-Capital Realty Ltd. - St Johns, NL

MBA, Red Maple Realty

Kathy, You are so creative in coming up with blog topics. It give me an idea too but I will wait for better weather. Blizzard here today.

Feb 05, 2010 02:10 AM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Marc -we were there in the summer ... I would check to see what their hours are in the winter before heading up that way

Feb 05, 2010 02:57 AM

Brian - Being a four seasons destination we enjoy all seasons when we visit ... each one has its own things to do lists.

Feb 05, 2010 02:59 AM

Jo - being a train "guy" your dad should enjoy the links ... their are many more links if you search for Craigleith Station

Feb 05, 2010 03:01 AM

Debi - an appreciation of and for antiques or heritage buildings is something Barrie and I have shared since before we were married.

Feb 05, 2010 03:07 AM

Greg - one of the things I love about AR is the ideas that are triggered by a fellow members posts.

Feb 05, 2010 03:08 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

These marvelous pieces of historical significance enhance any community that they may be found in. A very nice post Kathy

Feb 05, 2010 02:37 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Great architectural design and shot from a good angle. These old stations and depots are great to look at. :)

Steve

Feb 05, 2010 03:12 PM

William - Used in this manner they also provide a window into the history of the community as well

Feb 06, 2010 01:11 AM

Steve - They are indeed! Thank you

Feb 06, 2010 01:13 AM

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