Craigleith Heritage Depot, The Blue Mountains
Facts and practical information
The Craigleith Heritage Depot is a museum, library, tourism and community hub serving The Blue Mountains, Ontario in partnership with The Town of The Blue Mountains Public Library and is the last remaining station standing on Canada's first long-line railroad. It is located at 113 Lakeshore Road, on the corner of Highway 26 and Grey Road 19 on the south side of Georgian Bay. Erected in the 1880s, the Craigleith Heritage Depot was originally a train station called Craigleith Station, then a restaurant called The Depot, currently it is a museum and an adjoined public library. Displays in the museum showcase the history of the Petun First Nations, Craigleith Station, Blue Mountain Pottery, the Township of Collingwood, the Mary Ward, fossils found in Craigleith, the local apple industry, Craigleith Oil Works, Osler Castle, local war memorabilia, and old newspaper articles. Some of the many exhibits currently in storage include Canada's largest private collection of railroad documents and one of the world's largest cigar-band collections. ()
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Craigleith Heritage Depot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Georgian Peaks Club, Craigleith Ski Club, Craigleith Provincial Park, Collingwood downtown heritage conservation district.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Craigleith Heritage Depot open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
- Wednesday 3 pm - 8 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm