50 Great Saves: The Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act
In 1990, the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act came into effect after years of lobbying with the help of the National Trust for Canada. The act has granted over 150 railway stations federal legal protection across the country including the Duncan train station in Duncan, BC and the McAdam Railway Station in McAdam, New Brunswick.
Check out the list below to learn more about the designated stations registered with Historic Places Days!
Places
Pacific Central Station (Vancouver Station)
Vancouver, British Columbia
The Pacific Central Station was originally commissioned and designed by the Canadian North...
Brantford Station
Brantford, Ontario
The Brantford Station was originally constructed in 1905 and has a heritage designation.
Québec Station
Québec, Québec
The Palais de Québec station is in the heart of Lower Town, near former industries and po...
Railway Coastal Museum
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Railway Coastal Museum tells the fascinating story of the Newfoundland Railway.
Halifax Station
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Halifax Station was originally constructed in 1928 and is currently registered under t...
McAdam Railway Station
McAdam, New Brunswick
The McAdam Railway Station is a National and Provincial Historic site and Heritage Station
Road Map
Duncan, British Columbia to McAdam, New Brunswick
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