About Us
In 2019 we were given the incredible opportunity to own a hidden gem - a small 1940s era church in the charming village of Orrville, Ontario. Amidst the COVID-19 challenges of 2020, we rolled up our sleeves and transformed the old building into something truly magical. With each window restored, each wall painted and every cabinet carefully restored, the shop we envisioned started to take shape. Before you know it, Edgington Station was born!
We opened our doors in the middle of that summer with a small handpicked collection. Since then we've been steadily adding "new" old items to the shop because who can resist a one-of-a-kind find? Not us! We've also added a collection of locally-produced art and artisan crafts showcasing the many talented artists and makers in the area. Thanks to the support of our amazing families, customers, and community we're now celebrating our 6th year!
We're three sisters with a love for unique, beautiful, and well-made collectibles. We grew up learning how to make do with what we had and how to make what we didn’t have. We share an interest in design with backgrounds in landscape architecture, graphic design, and industrial design. It’s not surprising we're now enthusiastic DIYers, collectors, artists, and crafters.
We take pride in finding ways to give old objects new life. We find satisfaction in seeing the joy you feel when you find the perfect gift or a special item for your home or cottage.
About the Shop
Our shop is located in a beautiful historic building that began life as the Pentecostal Church. Built around 1946, the building served as a church until the early 1960’s. It has since been used as a retail space with only minor alterations to the structure. We're pleased we were able to maintain the charm and character of one of the original buildings on Main Street, Orrville.
About our Name
Our name, Edgington Station, is connected to the rich history of rural Ontario, Canada. It harkens back to the days when the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound railway line was in operation. Edgington Station was one stop along this line that was used to move western grain through Depot Harbour near Parry Sound and timber from Algonquin Park to the east.
About the Village
In those days, the naming of settlements was a reflection of the people who built them and the everyday events that took place within them. In 1894, development plans were drawn up for a new village called Armstrong at the site surrounding Edgington Train Station. The Edgington post office was relocated into John Orr’s hotel in this new town and renamed Orrville Post Office. Thus the town became “Orrville Post Office, Edgington Station, Village of Armstrong”. The town name was eventually shortened to "Orrville".
About the Seguin Trail
Edgington Train Station remained in service until the trains stopped running in the late 1950’s. The local leg of the Ottawa, Arnprior, Parry Sound rail line now lives on for hikers and nature lovers as the popular Seguin Trail.