CPR Railway Station (Saskatoon)

 heritage, train station

This elegant train station was built by the CPR in 1907 to serve passenger and express traffic on its busy Regina to Edmonton line. It remained in service until 1960. While we typically see the "back" of the building today, it was the other side of the building facing the tracks that was originally the focus of attention. The central block of the building was used for a ticket and telegraph office, along with offices for the conductor and agent. A women's waiting room and lavatory were located south of the central core with a men's lavatory and smoking room on the north. Beyond these were areas for baggage to the far north and an express room to the far south. CPR offices were located on the top floor. The building was extensively restored in 1994 giving it a new lease on life, including being the home of Tourism Saskatoon.

The CPR Station has been recognized as both a national and a municipal historic site. It is the last of Saskatoon 's "grand" train stations.