Railpictures.ca - Stephen C. Host Photo: Shoving north past the Ferry Dock Hill in Sarnia, this was once the site of the old Sarnia station and 2′nd ferry dock (the first being at the end of this spur in Point Edward. The 2′nd is still standing behind me). This spur exists through downtown Sarnia for one customer – Cargill located at what is now the end of the line. About half the spur used to carry on north towards the Casino (then a Freight Shed) but that was ripped up in the 90′s. If you go back far enough this was the mainline that ran north/east toward Forest/St. Marys buy they re-located it to the west end of town a long time ago. Pictured is the afternoon Sarnia Bunkhouse yard job shoving their train to the elevator in the last rays of a winter’s sun. Recent track removals have seen more of the former Yard nearby removed – this was once where you’d find yard jobs emptying or filling the ferries all day long even into the 90′s friends tell me. Instead of trains all day and night, it’s basically twice a week at this point. | Railpictures.ca – Canadian Railway Photography

Shoving north past the Ferry Dock Hill in Sarnia, this was once the site of the old Sarnia station and 2'nd ferry dock (the first being at the end of this spur in Point Edward. The 2'nd is still standing behind me). This spur exists through downtown Sarnia for one customer - Cargill located at what is now the end of the line. About half the spur used to carry on north towards the Casino (then a Freight Shed) but that was ripped up in the 90's. If you go back far enough this was the mainline that ran north/east toward Forest/St. Marys buy they re-located it to the west end of town a long time ago.
Pictured is the afternoon Sarnia Bunkhouse yard job shoving their train to the elevator in the last rays of a winter's sun. Recent track removals have seen more of the former Yard nearby removed - this was once where you'd find yard jobs emptying or filling the ferries all day long even into the 90's friends tell me. Instead of trains all day and night, it's basically twice a week at this point.

Caption: Shoving north past the Ferry Dock Hill in Sarnia, this was once the site of the old Sarnia station and 2'nd ferry dock (the first being at the end of this spur in Point Edward. The 2'nd is still standing behind me). This spur exists through downtown Sarnia for one customer - Cargill located at what is now the end of the line. About half the spur used to carry on north towards the Casino (then a Freight Shed) but that was ripped up in the 90's. If you go back far enough this was the mainline that ran north/east toward Forest/St. Marys buy they re-located it to the west end of town a long time ago.

Pictured is the afternoon Sarnia Bunkhouse yard job shoving their train to the elevator in the last rays of a winter's sun. Recent track removals have seen more of the former Yard nearby removed - this was once where you'd find yard jobs emptying or filling the ferries all day long even into the 90's friends tell me. Instead of trains all day and night, it's basically twice a week at this point.

Photographer:	Stephen C. Host [1572] (more) (contact)
Date:	2/25/2024 (search)
Railway:	Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks:	CN 4125 (search)
Train Symbol:	Bunkhouse Job (search)
Subdivision/SNS:	CN Point Edward Spur (search)
City/Town:	Sarnia (search)
Province:	Ontario (search)
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7 Comments

Kevin Flood

July 13, 2025 at 8:04 pm

Nice scene. Did you notice your name on the building?
Stephen C. Host

July 13, 2025 at 10:51 pm

Hahaahahha no but that’s funny
mercer

July 17, 2025 at 1:51 pm

Isn’t / wasn’t the red brick building the local coast guard offices?
A lady I know quite well worked at the law office which was housed in the ferry dock building. Have they relocated ??
In late spring 1995 during the new tunnel opening ceremonies, there were still 2 tracks up to and beyond the 402.
But Mr Dease can fill in what took place after 1996, when I basically ignored the south end after my sour experiences at CSX.
Stephen C. Host

July 17, 2025 at 7:58 pm

The law office building adjacent the water was recently torn down on account of advanced erosion. It looks like they are adding to the rest of the waterfront with railings now.

So that aw office building was for he ferry dock?
mercer

July 18, 2025 at 10:07 am

I do note the law firm is now listed at 222 Front St North, as opposed to Ferry Dock Hill.
You would have to dig into history but basically, after the vehicular ferry ceased operations from this location,(yes, it was originally the GT station), the structure was modified for commercial use. That was after 1957 but the law firm might not have arrived until the 60s. Again, some digging required.
mile27

July 25, 2025 at 9:28 am

Very nice, Stephen.
Stephen C. Host

September 9, 2025 at 4:39 pm

Thanks gents for comments and info.

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