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The completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia.
In 1885, the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia, marks the completion of Canada’s first transcontinental railway.
On November 7, 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway project culminated with the driving of the Last Spike at Craigellachie.
This symbolic event connected eastern Canada to the Pacific coast by rail for the first time.
Engineers, dignitaries, and workers celebrated completing a 4,800-kilometer iron road through rugged terrain.
The railway spurred economic development, national unity, and large-scale immigration.
It stands today as a monument to Canadian engineering and nation-building efforts in the 19th century.
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Last Spike
Craigellachie, British Columbia