Acton Vale station

Acton Vale station is a former railway station in Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada. The station was built in 1900 by the Grand Trunk Railway and is located at 960 Boulay Street.[1]

Acton Vale
General information
Location960 Boulay Street
Acton Vale, Quebec
Canada
Coordinates45°38′54″N 72°33′50″W
Construction
Structure typeDormer, turret and bellcast roof
History
Opened1900; 1985
Closed1981; 1994
Former services
Preceding station Via Rail Following station
Saint-Hyacinthe
toward Montreal
Atlantic Richmond
toward Halifax
Preceding station Canadian National Railway Following station
Upton
toward Montreal
MontrealPortland Danby
toward Portland
Official nameActon Vale Railway Station
Designated1976
Reference no.10708

It was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada on June 11, 1976.[1] Today it operates as a town tourism office and exhibition centre.[1]

References

  1. "Acton Vale Railway Station (Grand Trunk) National Historic Site of Canada". Canada's Historic Places. Parks Canada. Retrieved 23 November 2011.

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