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Canada's first railway tunnel passes under City Hall continuing north under Victoria Avenue. It is about 500 metres long. Visitors can walk the entire length of the tunnel on a paved walkway. The artistic lighting is a major feature within the tunnel, which changes the colour of the tunnel lining to accompanying background music. Occasionally, a flash of light will pass through the tunnel accompanied by the sound of a train.
The Brockville Railway Tunnel, also called the Brockville Tunnel, is a former railway tunnel located beneath the downtown of Brockville, Ontario, Canada. It is the first railway tunnel built in Canada; construction began in September 1854 and the first train passed through the tunnel on December 31, 1860. Since 2017 it has been opened to the public as a free seasonal tourist attraction.
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This is the main entrance to the tunnel. If you have the opportunity, see this portal at night.
Victoria Hall
This heritage building, built in 1862-64 as Victoria Hall, once had a second floor concert hall. It was remodelled after 1904 to become Brockville City Hall. The Brockville Railway Tunnel passes under the building.
Although these two Victorian houses have very fanciful façades, they do not seem to have official heritage status.
Court House Avenue
Court House Square is an attractive, wide street with landscaped islands, a statue and a fountain. The square is dominated by the Court House at the north end.
Offers a variety of 1-3 hour cruises on the St. Lawrence River and 3-6 hour cruises on the Rideau Canal.
The Aquatarium is a non-profit interactive science and education museum that focuses on the history and ecology of the Thousand Islands region of the Saint Lawrence River. The museum includes tanks with live water-based creatures, videos and child-oriented displays.