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Orangedale Railway Station Museum — attraction in Orangedale, Cape Breton

Orangedale Railway Station Museum

Explore Cape Breton's award-winning 1886 railway museum with artifacts, rolling stock, and restored station buildings in Orangedale.

attraction· Orangedale, NS · ★ 4.60 (50 reviews)

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]

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