Moving the CPR station

The CPR train station in Goderich, Ont. has been slid off its foundation. Wheels will shortly be added to the underside of the building.

Over the Spring and Summer I visited the CPR station location in Goderich on a regular basis to view the progress being made. It was interesting to see how such a large building could be moved. The station was to be moved only 250 meters to the lakefront...or waters edge. It will eventually become a restaurant. The station is a heavy all brick structure. A video was made of the move which shows over 2 months of work plus the move in 158 seconds...the move and rebuild will cost a total of 2 million dollars...I hate to think the cost of the burgers and beer there next summer...George

▶ CPR Station Move - YouTube

The artist concept on the stations new location billboard.