North Bay in Nipissing District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Ontario Northland Railway

Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 11, 2017

1. The Ontario Northland Railway Marker

Inscription.
In 1900 the Ontario Government ordered a survey for a railway from North Bay to the head of Lake Timiskaming to encourage settlement and provide access to mineral deposits. Construction of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway began in 1902, and the following year silver and cobalt were discovered in what was to become the Cobalt mining field. By 1908 the main line had reached the site of Cochrane, and branch lines were built to other new mining areas. Between 1928-32 the railway was extended to Moosonee on James Bay. Renamed the The Ontario Northland Railway in 1946, this provincially-owned line was primarily responsible for the development of northeastern Ontario.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 46° 18.274′ N, 79° 27.604′ W. Marker is in North Bay, Ontario, in Nipissing District. Marker is at the intersection of Regina Street and Oak Street East, on the right when traveling east on Regina Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 195 Regina Street, North Bay ON P1B 2J6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. New Ontario Brewing Co. Ltd. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Golf Street / Lee Park (approx. half a kilometer away); Carnegie Library (approx. half a kilometer away); The Capitol Theatre (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); CPR Yards (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Jack Burrows Place (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Jean Nicolet (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Reverend Silas Huntington (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bay.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Ontario Northland Railway. (Submitted on August 28, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

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Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 11, 2017

2. Wideview of The Ontario Northland Railway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.