The way much of this country was settled by Europeans happened through the building of railways, and the primary intercity mode of travel until about the middle of the last century was through passenger rail. As a result, many grand railway stations were built across Canada. Today, Via Rail has experienced somewhat of a renaissance, and it remains an important link between cities in the corridor. This thread will be dedicated to train stations in Canada, whether still in use, derelict, or no longer present. Post photos of your local train stations!
I'll start with here in Edmonton.
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The current Via Rail station is near the old City Centre Airport, about 5km from downtown, and is served by The Canadian cross-country route. The station opened in 1998 to replace the old CN rail station under the CN Tower downtown. Recently with the closure of the Greyhound station in what will become the Ice District, this station has also become the Greyhound station, and is in the process of being renovated to accomodate those passengers. Without any access to public transportation from this location, the city is working on linking it with a bus route soon.
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Still standing on Gateway Boulevard near Whyte Avenue is the Strathcona CPR station. Originally built by the Calgary and Edmonton Railway in what was the city of Strathcona in 1907, and was originally the northern terminus of the route until CP expanded it north of the river past the High Level Bridge. Designated a Canadian Heritage Station in 1991, today it serves as the home of MKT Fresh Food and Beer Market.
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Services at the CPR's Edmonton station began in 1913 after construction of the High Level Bridge. The station was located at Jasper Avenue and 109 street, and operated until 1972, and demolished in 1978.
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The Canadian National Railway station was located at 104th ave and 101 st, built in 1928 and demolished in 1964 to make way for the CN Tower, Edmonton's first skyscraper and the tallest building west of Toronto at the time. The CN railyards to the west of the station were a hub of CN's activities, and the warehouse district developed around them. Today, this area comprises the campus of Macewan university and Oliver Square.
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