Top 3 Abandoned Places In Gananoque

There are so many abandoned places in Gananoque! This is a list of the top three abandoned places in Gananoque. Browse through all abandoned places in Gananoque

1. Canadian Bolt and Nut Company

The Gananoque steel forging factory was the oldest forging facility in Canada having produced continually since 1865 when it was founded by Byers and Mathew as the Canadian Bolt and Nut Company.

The Steel Company of Canada (STELCO) incorporated the Gananoque manufacturing company in 1910 and the River Street buildings were erected.

By 1960, the factory was equipped with the best high speed equipment of the day to produce a variety of custom forgings for all branches of Canadian industry, particularly for the automotive and farm implement fields. Also, a range of items such as tank fittings and turnbuckles were produced.

From Sandikv, 21 Apr, 2017

This is one of several abandoned factory/warehouse buildings along the waterfront. A couple of them are currently being gutted and renovated into condos, but this one seems to be left neglected. There is a clear way in, but it didn't seem safe to go climbing around on my own, so I thought I should wait for a fellow explorer. Even so, there are huge open windows to photograph through, and I love the stark lines and contrast of the steel beams and painted walls. Factories can offer so many opportunities for great photos.

There are some other unique features nearby this building such as a very old crane that remains.

2. Barge Factory

Right on the Gananoque Waterfront. Offices, tables, papers still intacted. Signs outside clearly state "DO NOT ENTER" but we did anyways. You have to go right around the right side of the building, red wooden door has opening on the bottom you can get into the factory, be careful though, the floors aren(a)t completly stable and I would highly suggest bringing a flashlight.

3. Thousand Islands Railway

The railway was originally incorporated as Gananoque & Rideau Railway on 15 February 1871, but construction did not begin until 1883 due to lack of money. The original 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) line opened 1 January 1884. The company name was changed to Thousand Islands Railway four months later. A swing bridge over the mouth of the Gananoque River was constructed in 1894 to provide service to businesses on the east side of the river. The original junction between the Thousand Island Railway and the Grand Trunk Railway was moved 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) east in 1902 to a flatter location. The Thousand Islands Railway was merged into the Canadian National Railway in 1958. Passenger service ended in 1962; freight service ended in 1995. The line was dismantled in 1997.