The Portage la Prairie CP Rail Station is a 116 year-old building that was still being used by the company's train and maintenance crews until it was damaged by fire on November 1, 2002. Shortly after, a few people began pondering the future of the station, as they recognized the building's historical significance to the community. A public invitation was extended to anyone interested in discussing the possibilities for the preservation of the station if CP Rail did not plan to repair and continue use of it.

After gathering as much public input as possible, a committee was formed to organize the task of approaching Canadian Pacific Railway to determine their intentions for the station, and express interest in preserving the building in its current location -- if the fire damage was not too severe. When all formalities after the fire investigation were completed, CP Rail officials arranged for a few committee members to assess the building's condition.

The committee feels that the historical value of the station is worth repairing the fire damage and restoring the building. A proper feasibility study has been completed, which outlines the funding and work required, as well as the proposed business plan and usage of the restored station.

Please continue to browse the other pages of this website to learn more about the station: it's history, it's current status, and it's future as the Canadian Pacific Railway Heritage Park & Interpretive Centre.

Portage la Prairie Heritage Inc. 35th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale:

Date:  Sunday, June 6, 2010
Time:  10:00am to 3:00pm
Location:  Main Arena, Portage Credit Union Centre (Island Park), Portage la Prairie

The 35th Annual Show & Sale returns to Island Park, in the new PCU Arena. There will be many tables displaying a wide variety of items. Admission is $3.00 for ages 12 and older; children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Food and refreshments will also be available.

For more information, contact Barry Bills at 857-3020.