Guelph and Goderich Railway

Growing frustrated, the GJR announced in 1904 they would petition Parliament seeking a charter to incorporate the Goderich & Guelph Railway, between both namesake cities with branches to Listowel, St. Marys, Stratford and Clinton.

The CPR finally agreed to build the line to Goderich from Guelph and construction began in 1904.

The principal stations were located in Guelph, Elmira, Linwood, Milverton, Monkton, Walton, Blyth and Goderich.

As a result of amendments to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA), before construction could begin, this usage was prohibited.

Over the next 20 years, upkeep varied from total neglect to carefully maintained as narrated in Lynda Wilson's vivid descriptions while walking the full trail in 2015.