Historic Essex Railway Station

01/09/2026

🎒With the new school year just around the corner, we know students and families have questions about getting to Essex District High School while construction continues at Maidstone Avenue and Talbot Street North.

A designated walking detour has been established around the construction area. Please review the attached map with students before the first day of school and allow a few extra minutes for the walk.

Please remember:
✅ Follow the designated walking route and temporary signage.
✅ Follow the designated walking route detailed in the map and adhere to temporary signage.
✅ Never enter the construction area, even if it looks like a shorter route.
✅ Where applicable, follow directions from flag persons.

Pedestrian detours are subject to change without notice due to dynamic construction activities. Where posted detours differ from the posted maps, pedestrians and motorists should always follow applicable signage and traffic control devices, including fencing and construction cones/barrels.

We thank you for your patience and, most importantly, for helping keep everyone safe while construction continues.

Project updates and information: www.essex.ca/MaidstoneTalbot

22/08/2026

It may be a little damp out but it’s dry in the station for kids crafts. 9-2🚂

19/08/2026

Heritage Essex Inc. is thankful to be a part of the All-Star Gaming Centre. Our funds go to maintain the daily operation of Historic Essex Railway Station 1887, preserve local history & educate. Thank you for helping us keep local history alive!
Star Gaming Centre

14/08/2026

11/08/2026

Thank you to all that stop by yesterday! 🚂
If you missed our yesterday's remembering 1907, August 10th explosion, we will keep it up the rest of the week, (- the refreshments & caboose open) today till 4:30, W 9-9, Th 8:30-4:30, F 8:30-4 & Sat. 9-2 (plus Kids Crafts)

10/08/2026

Remembering 1907 today till 2pm

10/08/2026

Essex Railway Station 10-2 Aug 10th Remembering 1907 Explosion. Caboose with be open to check out as well.🚂

10/08/2026

Let's celebrate our history!

The Town of Essex would like to invite you to a heritage plaque unveiling! The plaque recognizes the historical significance of 78 Fox Street, also known as the Kowtiuk Home, which has played an important role in the community's history for more than 150 years. The unveiling will take place on the 119th anniversary of the August 10, 1907 nitroglycerin explosion, an event the home remarkably survived.

📅Monday, August 10th a
🕑10am
📍78 Fox Street in the Essex Centre.

Plus, stop by the Historic Essex Railway Station for an open house from 10am to 2pm – everyone is welcome!

04/08/2026

Reminder we r closed tomorrow Open 9-9 Wed,
Thur Harrington Auction House 9-5