The grand opening of the Craigleith Depot on Sunday, Sept. 21 will be the Town of the Blue Mountains first ever "Zero Waste" event.

The Blue Mountains council is inviting residents to join in the fun by walking or riding their bikes to the event along the Georgian Trail, retracing the route of the historical railway.  There will be no on-site parking, but shuttle buses will be available from the town hall in Thornbury, or from Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Inn parking lot.

The grand opening of The Craigleith Heritage Depot will take place from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., at the Depot, located at 113 Lakeshore Rd. East, Craigleith.

The Craigleith Heritage Depot is housed in a circa 1878 railway station that has been lovingly restored through the dedication and hard work of town staff and many volunteer citizens.

The event will highlight the history of the area through numerous displays, spanning back in time 445 million years!  Keynote speaker, archaeologist Charles Garrad will be in attendance. 

The grand opening will also include children's activities by Elephant Thoughts and tours of the Craigleith Schoolhouse.

Residents and visitors may now contact the Craigleith Heritage Depot by phone at 705-444-2601, by fax at 705-444-2793 or by e-mail at sferri@thebluemountains.ca.