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Brockville Railway Tunnel
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Brockville is a pretty little town on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in Ontario. The city center located on the water’s edge is charming, with several beautiful historic buildings. But beneath this downtown, hides an interesting historic site: the oldest railway tunnel in Canada. Built between 1854 and 1860, the one-kilometer tunnel served to link the industrial water’s edge to the rest of the B & O (Brockville and Ottawa) railroad. Even though railways were beginning to be built in Canada around that time, none of them had a tunnel yet. Since Brockville was built on a limestone hill, the engineers decided to dig a tunnel instead of building a railroad around the city center.
Brockville is a pretty little town on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in Ontario. The city center located on the water’s edge is charming, with several beautiful historic buildings. But beneath this downtown, hides an interesting historic site: the oldest railway tunnel in Canada. Built betwee…
Canada’s First Railway Tunnel was completed in 1860 for the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and later owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until being acquired by the City of Brockville in 1983. The Tunnel is a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage that this restoration project has been repurposed for the benefit of recreation, tourism and economic development. Key features of the Tunnel restoration include a new paved concrete floor and state-of-the-art energy efficient lighting for safety and to highlight the Tunnel’s architecture and geology. Great experience for all ages!
Canada’s First Railway Tunnel was completed in 1860 for the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and later owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until being acquired by the City of Brockville in 1983. The Tunnel is a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage that this restoration…
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1 Block House Island Rd
Brockville, ON