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Rockglen Visitor Centre, Museum and RV Park
The C.P. Rail Station House, a Municipal Heritage Property in the Town of Rockglen, is a two-story, wood-frame railway station built in 1928. It was relocated to its current site in 1982. The heritage significance of the station lies in its connection to the railroad, which played a pivotal role in Rockglen’s early development. In 1926, the CPR completed the Assiniboia to Coronach branch line and surveyed a new townsite near Valley City, a small settlement that had emerged along the anticipated route. Most of Valley City's residents relocated their buildings to the new CPR site, leading to the incorporation of the Village of Rockglen in 1927. The railway station, built the following year, served as Rockglen's primary transportation hub and a key part of its commercial streetscape for over 30 years. After closing in 1962, the station was used as a workers’ residence until 1973. In 1982, a local historical society purchased the building, moving it to its current location to preserve this important symbol of the community’s history.
The heritage value of the C.P. Rail Station House is reflected in several character-defining elements. These include its historical connection to Rockglen’s railroad history and its location near the rail right-of-way on a commercial street. The architectural features typical of small-town CPR stations of the time, such as its long rectangular plan, brownish-red paint, multi-pane double-hung wood windows, shake roofing, and wood drop siding, are also significant. Distinctive elements of the Standard 14A Station design, like the bell-cast hipped roof, bracket-supported overhanging eaves, gable-roofed dormer with half-timbering, and the specific arrangement of windows and doors, further add to its heritage value.
Today, the C.P. Rail Station House operates as the Rockglen Visitor Centre, open during the summer months. It serves as a hub for visitors and locals, showcasing ancient artifacts, local arts and crafts, and offering tourist information about hiking trails and sightseeing opportunities around Rockglen and the surrounding area.
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