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Extra Credit LVII “The Grand Trunk Pacific, Part V” (Thunder Bay, ON)

Extra Credit is video series that examines topics related to history in the Thunder Bay District and exploring that history.

Hop on for a ride through local railway history! 🚲🚂

In the fifth instalment of our Grand Trunk Pacific Lake Superior Branch sub-series, we are keeping things close to home in Thunder Bay. Most folks remember this line starting at Conmee Junction during its days as the Graham Subdivision, but its actual starting point was right here in former Fort William between 1908 and 1924.

Join me on a bike tour as we track down the original route and visit key historical locations, including: The Mission Terminal Kaministiquia River Swing Bridge Canadian Pacific Union Station Empire Junction

Note: This is an “Extra Credit” short tour—be sure to check out the full-length version below for the complete historical experience!

Enjoy!

 
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Posted by on June 13, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 0-4.1 II (Kaministiquia River Swing Bridge)

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham Subdivision at Thunder Bay, ON. Features the former Grand Trunk Pacific swing bridge over the Kaministiquia River which was constructed between 1907 and November 1908. The bridge is now owned by Canadian National Railway (Kashabowie Subdivision-Mission Spur) and still carries rail and road traffic between Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation.

Part 2 of 5.

Active, 1908-present

 
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Posted by on February 26, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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