The Craigleith Station has welcomed travellers since the 1880s. Tourist travellers to the area initially took the waters and the air for their health and enjoyed local spas along the rail line. However, with the development of the ski industry along the Niagara Escarpment specialized ski trains created opportunities for winter fun for city dwellers. Join Craigleith Heritage Depot Curator Andrea Wilson as she shares the story of the ski train and its impact on the Craigleith Station and the local community.
TICKETS
Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required.
Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at 8:30 pm EST.
ABOUT ANDREA WILSON
Andrea Wilson has been working in museums for…… nigh these 43 years! However, she never stops learning and sharing about local natural and cultural history. Currently she is the Curator of the Craigleith Heritage Depot and has developed the award-winning REEL History programme bringing local history to the big screen. Working in a historic railway station is nothing new for Andrea and she loves its location, along the very edge of Nottawasaga Bay, Ontario.
ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.