ELGIN AND THE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY, C. 1915

Quick facts

Story kiosk location

  • Southwest Corner of Elgin & Lisgar 

Important dates

  • 1912 – The year that Ottawa’s railway station opened. It remained in service until its closing in 1966 when it was relocated to Ottawa’s east end.

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What happened here?

  • For many visitors, including King George VI, the train station was their first glimpse of the city. It is currently the home of the Senate.