Sun, Apr 26
|Historic Essex Train Station
Rails to the Essex Railway Station: Surviving Two Explosions
Walk where the tracks were laid! Learn how and why Essex Railway Station became MCR Depot and how it survived two explosions.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2026, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Historic Essex Train Station, Station St, Essex, ON N8M 2L1, Canada
About the event
Rails to the Essex Railway Station: Surviving Two Explosions
Sunday, April 26th from 2:15 - 3:15 PM
Host: Marnie Aldridge & Bob Mitchell (Heritage Essex Inc)
Learn about the exciting history of the Essex Railway Station! This tour will cover its' story from the moment the tracks were laid, to its transformation into the Michigan Central Railway Depot and how it managed to survive 2 explosions. We will take a short walk next door to the Old Station Inn (1870), then walk back to the station and tour the beautiful 1887 Essex Railway Station (Essex Depot).
About the host:
The Essex Railway Station is operated by Heritage Essex, a non-profit body that is dedicated to the preservation of heritage sites, articles, and artifacts throughout the town of Essex.
Type of Event:
Jane's Tour - seated presentation and tour of historic building (no dogs, please)
Event location:
Inside the Historic Essex Train Station, 87 Station St. Essex, ON. N8M 2S6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cLhEta74vCYC9yKX8Yes
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility notes:
Wheelchair friendly: step-free entrance, no stairs required, clear interior pathways
Seating opportunities available during the tour
Is there a bathroom in the space?
Yes, bathroom available but not wheelchair accessible
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
Free parking lot within 1-2 blocks