Gillies Depot is situated three miles from Cobalt. The site was established in 1904 by the Gillies Brothers Lumber Company. Gillies Depot contained a station, foreman's residence, school, bunkhouse, and the large residence belonging to John A. Gillies.

A barrack was constructed alongside a mess hall and rifle range during the First World War. A post office was built in 1905 and closed in 1944.