Episode 3 of 4

First Run

Name: First Run
Start: 1836-07-21
Location: Laprairie station

When: 21 July 1836
Where: Laprairie station
Part of: Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad opens, first steam passenger railway in British North America

Over 300 guests crowded the passenger cars in Laprairie station for the first run.

Over 300 guests crowded the passenger cars in Laprairie station for the first run, marking the beginning of passenger service.

Sources

Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18

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