The last Spike - Craigellachie, BC
N 50° 58.528 W 118° 43.429
11U E 378980 N 5648511
Site of the Last Spike driven on the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Waymark Code: WM4EB5
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/12/2008
Views: 54
On November 7th, 1885, the Last Spike was driven here by Lord Strathcona to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway. An important moment in the early history of Canada and key part in making a country from the east to the west coast.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Type of Sign: British Columbia Tourism Sign
Describe the parking that is available nearby: Rest Area, lots of parking
What Agency placed the marker?: BC Department of Recreation and Conservation
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