King City in York Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

King Railway Station

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

1. King Railway Station Marker

Inscription. Built in 1852, King Station is believed to be the oldest surviving railway station in Canada. The station was originally located in Springhill (now King City) just 37 km north of Toronto and served passengers on the Ontario, Simcoe & Huron Union Railroad. Generally known as the Northern, this railway ran north to Collingwood and followed traditional trade routes between the lakes for which it was named.

The first portion of the railway opened to great fanfare on May 16, 1853 and ran to Machell's Corners (now Aurora); the line was served by the Toronto, the first steam engine built in Canada.

King station was served by different railways over the years, as mergers and takeovers occurred:
• Ontario, Simcoe & Huron Union Railroad (1853-1858)
• Northern Railway of Canada (1858-1879)
• Northern & North Western Railway (1879-1888)
• Grand Trunk Railway (1888-1923)
• Canadian National Railway (1923-1967)

The style of this rural station was based on a template designed by F.W. Cumberland of the Northern Railway Company and built using local labour. Early 20th century renovations added a squared extension with all-round windows which enabled a clear view up and down the tracks.

King station was used for train service until 1963 then sat empty for five

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years until it was moved offsite to await an uncertain future. In 1989, the King Township Historical Society (KTHS) moved the building to the King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC). With community support and fundraising, the KTHS was instrumental in the restoration of the building.

The station now stands here at the KHCC not far from its original location. The building was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 1992. Visitors can tour the passenger waiting room, ticket window, station master's office and baggage room.

Erected by Township of King.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 43° 55.434′ N, 79° 33.018′ W. Marker is in King City, Ontario, in York Region. It is on King Road 0.1 kilometers east of Jane Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2920 King Road, King City ON L7B 1L6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Laskay Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinghorn School (within shouting distance of this marker); Teston (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); The De Puisaye Settlement (approx. 8.1 kilometers away); Yonge Street / Rue Yonge

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

2. King Railway Station Marker

(approx. 8.2 kilometers away); Lord Beaverbrook 1879-1964 (approx. 8.3 kilometers away); 9980 Keele Street (approx. 8.3 kilometers away); St. Andrew’s Church (approx. 8.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King City.

Also see . . . Toronto’s First Railroad.

There were several attempts to bring the railways to Toronto. First, a group of Toronto businessmen had proposed a railway from Toronto to Collingwood as early as 1836, though were unsuccessful due to funding. After that, support for the railway returned in 1848 with the involvement of Frederick Chase Capreol. The British-born businessman from Toronto was successful in establishing the OS&H.

(Submitted on March 12, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

King Railway Station in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

3. King Railway Station in 2026

King Heritage and Cultural Centre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

4. King Heritage and Cultural Centre

King Station and marker are visible on the right

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.