Intermediate Social Studies eResource Sets: Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway

The Canadian Pacific Railway company (CPR) was incorporated in 1881. Its original purpose was the construction of a transcontinental railway, a promise to British Columbia upon its entry into Confederation. The railway — completed in 1885 — connected Eastern Canada to British Columbia and played an important role in the development of the nation.

Lavallé, Omer. "Canadian Pacific Railway." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada.

British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming  a part of Canada (Grade 4).

Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans led to conflict and co-operation, which continue to shape Canada’s identity (Grade 4).