HERITAGE & MUSEUMS:
CASO STATION
canada southern railway (CASO) Station
750 Talbot Street • St. Thomas, Ontario • N5P 1E2
🚂 St. Thomas’ grand gateway to railway history and heritage.
Step into a true landmark of St. Thomas, Ontario, at the majestic Canada Southern Station (CASO Station) — once the largest of 31 railway stations built in Ontario in the 1870s by the Canada Southern Railway Company (CSR).
Constructed between 1871 and 1873, this impressive building was designed to serve a dual purpose: the bustling passenger station on the ground floor, and the corporate headquarters of CSR above. Its grandeur was remarkable for a town that would only become a city years later, drawing comparisons in 1882’s Picturesque Canada to the grand railway stations of Chicago and New York.
Today, CASO Station stands as a proud symbol of St. Thomas’ rich railway heritage, housing the North America Railway Hall of Fame—a vibrant cultural space celebrating the people, technology, and stories that shaped the continent’s railways.
Whether you’re a history buff, railway enthusiast, or simply exploring the city, the CASO Station offers a unique glimpse into the golden age of rail travel and the important role St. Thomas played in Canada’s transportation story.
North America Railway Hall of Fame (NARHF)
What you will find:
Interactive exhibits, railway artifacts, historical art collections, and stories of local rail pioneers.
Open during station hours.
upcoming events at caso
nearby attractions
- Explore one of Ontario’s most architecturally significant historic railway stations
- Visit the North America Railway Hall of Fame exhibits
- Discover the legacy of the Canada Southern Railway Company
- Enjoy guided tours, special events, and family-friendly programming
- Located in the heart of St. Thomas, near downtown attractions and dining
