Brockville Railway Tunnel - Historic Places Days

Brockville Railway Tunnel

Brockville, Ontario
Type
Industrial
Address
9 Block House Island Rd, Brockville, ON K6V 2A7, Canada
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Hours
9am-9pm, 7 days a week - Easter through Thanksgiving
Phone
613-342-8772

Incorporated in 1832, Brockville is one of Canada’s oldest municipalities and one of its oldest railway centres. The Grand Trunk Railway connected Brockville and Montreal in 1855. Canada’s First Railway Tunnel, part of the Brockville and Ottawa Railway, was built here between 1854 and 1860. This historic Tunnel was completed 21 years before construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway even began and predates all of the rail tunnels in the Western Rockies. Controversial for its time, our Tunnel was a major feat of engineering and it remains a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage.

Come experience this exciting piece of history; Canada’s First Railway Tunnel which passes ½ a kilometer, from Brockville’s waterfront, right under the City featuring a dynamic and colourful light show and sound track. The path at the NORTH end of the tunnel is paved leading to the gravel parking lot for your convenience.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

9 Block House Island Rd, Brockville, ON K6V 2A7, Canada
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Video

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