Strathcona Canadian Pacific Railway Station facts for kids
The Strathcona Canadian Pacific Railway Station is an old train station in Strathcona, Alberta. It was built by the Calgary and Edmonton Railway company. Construction started in 1907 and finished in 1908. The station was made bigger in 1910. You can find it today at 8101 Gateway Boulevard, near Whyte Avenue.
This building was originally the end point of the railway line from Calgary for Strathcona and Edmonton. Later, the Canadian Pacific Railway company extended the line. They built the High Level Bridge to cross the North Saskatchewan River into Edmonton. The station was recognized as a special Canadian Heritage Railway Station in 1991. This meant it was important to Canada's history. After the Canadian Pacific Railway sold it, the building was named a Municipal Historic Resource in 2003. Then, in 2004, it became a Provincial Historic Resource, showing its importance to the province of Alberta.
From 1998 to 2010, the building was home to a large entertainment spot called the Iron Horse Night Club. It had two floors, many rooms, and a dance floor. It was a popular place for people to gather and enjoy music. Today, the building is a restaurant called 'MKT'. It has an outdoor patio where people can eat and relax.
History of the Strathcona Station
The First Train Station
The station built in 1908 was not the first one in Strathcona. There was an earlier station built in 1891. This first station was taken down after the newer, bigger one opened.
A Replica of the Original Station
Even though the first station was demolished, you can still see what it looked like. A copy of the 1891 station was built. It is now part of the Calgary & Edmonton Railway Station Museum. This museum is located at 10447 86 Avenue. It is about four blocks north of the 1908 station.
