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The Building of a Museum

The Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum had accumulated a substantial Archival Collection consisting of artifacts and documentation of irreplaceable historical value. Originally these were stored by volunteers at various private locations throughout the community. Then the Museum succeeded in acquiring the historic Cranberry Portage Rail Station to house and display the collection publicly.

The Building Acquisition Committee consisted of Chairperson Rene Grenier, Dale Streamer and Richard Gibbons.

The mandate of the Committee was to research the alternatives and present the data to the public of Cranberry Portage for the purpose of of an informed decision on the location of the Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum's Archival Collection. With the acquisition of the old railway station, the next task was to renovate the station so that it can develop into a museum that is a major asset for the town.

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2024 Summer of Wild Fires

A big THANK YOU to the Cranberry Portage Volunteer Fire Department and others who stayed behind to protect our community.

New Project

A major project to record oral histories and digitize Museum Exhibits has begun with the support of the 2024-2025 Northern Neighbours Community Foundation grant.

UPDATE ON VIA RAIL STATION - January 12, 2010

The Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum Executive continues to work towards securing the former Cranberry Portage VIA Rail Station with the intent to transform it into the permanent home for the museum.

Negotiations with the American-based owners have been arduous; however, we are nearing the final stages. The Museum executive has secured the services of a lawyer to ensure that the complicated transfer of legal title and land transfer are accomplished without any problems.

Preparations are underway, that upon acquiring title to the land & building an application can be submitted to have the Museum centre designated as a provincial heritage site. Thank you to all the museum members for their past and continuing support in raising funds that will be necessary to repair and remediate the museum building for use as a proper facility to display the local history of Cranberry Portage and surrounding area.

UPDATE ON VIA RAIL STATION - April 12, 2012

The Plan of Subdivision was registered and pursuant to a Transfer of Land executed by Hudson Bay Railway Company Title #2588790/3 issued on April 12, 2012 in the name of the CRANBERRY PORTGAGE HERITAGE MUSEUM CORP. covering Lot 1, Plan 522645 PLTO on which is situated the old CNR/HBR Railway Station building which, once restored, will house the Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum.

The Building Acquisition Committee consists of Chairperson Leonard Gluska, Dale Streamer and Richard Gibbons.

Richard G. Gibbons
President CPH Museum

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    A Quick Tour of the Museum

    Canvas-covered cedar canoes were the common form of transportation until the advent of aluminum boats in the 1960s.

    Interior of a cabin reconstructed. Living space was cramped, furniture rudimentary, and running water non-existent.

    Kicker motor for a canoe, early power saw and other basic tools

    Cranberry nurses fondly remembered

    Cabinet with beadwork objects

    Early telephone

    Clothing and equipment from the past

    Toys from long ago

    Background Articles

    Visiting the Museum

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