Address: 9409-100 St, Peace River
Phone: NAR Station: (780)624-2044 Museum: (780)624-4261
Schedule: Open May Long Weekend through September Long Weekend
Friday - Monday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This historic Central Canada Railway, later Northern Alberta Railways (N.A.R.), Class “C” station was built in 1916. It is the last of its kind still standing in northern Alberta. The station was a hub of passenger activity from its beginning in 1916 when the first train arrived having travelled from Edmonton by way of McLennan and Judah over the recently completed Heart River trestle. The 500km Peace River to Edmonton journey took as long as 13 hours, with departures and arrivals only a few days a week in the early years. Passenger service sadly came to a halt in 1956, but freight service continued until 1981 when the station was closed. After extensive renovations to return select rooms to early 1920s/1930s style it was designated a Provincial Historical Resource in 1988.
Today the train station operates as the Town of Peace River’s Visitor Information Centre throughout the summer, as well as hosting Museum programs such as the popular Summer teas.
Tourist Information
Visitors can find travel information on the Town of Peace River and surrounding districts including local events, locations and accommodation. From Grande Prairie and the border of British Columbia to the Northwest Territories and the Deh Cho Trail, the Information Centre has various pamphlets, maps and travel guides to help visitors maximize their time in the North of Alberta.
Historical displays
Come explore the heritage building and see what the station looked like during the early 20th Century. Displays also tell of river travel and highlight the steam paddle-wheeler, D.A. Thomas.