Last Spike Rest Area

Last Spike Rest Area is a building in , . Last Spike Rest Area is situated near the locality , as well as near the monument .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: The Last Spike.

Monument
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
A ceremonial final spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at , at 9:22 am on November 7, 1885. It was driven in by CPR railway financier Donald Smith, Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal, marking the end to a saga of natural disasters, financial crises, and even rebellion that plagued Canada's first transcontinental railway from its beginning.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Craigellachie.

Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a locality in , located several kilometres to the west of the summit between and . is the site of a tourist stop on the Trans-Canada Highway between and .

Last Spike Rest Area

Latitude
50.97537° or 50° 58′ 31″ north
Longitude
-118.72386° or 118° 43′ 26″ west
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
9523X7GG+4F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 89482881
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­toilets
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: The Last Spike Rest Area and North Fork Bridge.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Eagle Pass and The Last Spike Gift Shop.

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