The CPR Arborg Subdivision reached the south side of the Icelandic River in 1910. During the winter of 1911, a trestle bridge was constructed across the river and regular train service to what is now known as the Town of Arborg began, servicing a third-class railway station (built in 1906, according to railway records). After serving the community for over 60 years, the station was closed.
The Village of Arborg purchased the abandoned railway station in 1973. In the fall of the next year, the station was turned 180 degrees and set down on a new foundation at its current location. Purchase of the property from the railway was finalized in 1975. At this time, one half of the main floor housed the Arborg-Bifrost Fire Department and the other half was home to the Arborg branch of the Evergreen Regional Library. An upstairs suite was rented out. In 1982, the library expanded into the entire building and the fire department was relocated. It was designated as a municipal heritage site in 1992.
A park in front of the library is dedicated to Ukrainian, Polish, English and German settlers of the Arborg area.
Former Canadian Pacific Railway station at Arborg (September 2017)
Source: George Penner
Rear of former Canadian Pacific Railway station at Arborg (November 2016)
Source: Manny Jacob
Former Canadian Pacific Railway station at Arborg (June 2019)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Former Canadian Pacific Railway station at Arborg (June 2019)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Former Canadian Pacific Railway station at Arborg (May 2023)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Interior of the former Canadian Pacific Railway station at Arborg (May 2023)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.90802, W97.21782
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Municipally Designated Historic Sites
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Railway Stations
Arborg Canadian Pacific Railway Station (Arborg Library), Manitoba Historic Resources Branch.
We thank Manny Jacob, Rose Kuzina, and George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 12 November 2023
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