Whycocomagh & Area

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Trip Advisor Rating 4.9

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About

Award-winning museum in one of Cape Breton’s oldest ICR railway stations, dating from 1886: railway artifacts, stationmaster quarters, waiting rooms and office. Some rolling stock on site; Freight Shed-Gift Shop. Wheelchair accessible on first floor of the Stationhouse and on both floors of the Freight Shed-Gift Shop.

Check locally for activities/events ie. Storytelling Time/ Tea Time/ Train Time.

Date Details/Hours of Operation

10 am- 6 pm Mon.-Fri. (July & August) Weekends (& off-season) by appointment- phone 1-902-756-3384 or email [email protected]

Amenities

  • Gift Shop
  • Parking Available
  • Picnic Area
  • Walk-ins Welcome
  • Wheelchair Accessible

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