Driving Last Spike Nov 7, 1885
November 7th, 1885 the Last Spike was driven joining Canada east to west at Craigellachie. Contrary to tradition, the spike was not made of gold, but common iron. Craigellachie is a Gaelic word meaning “Stand Fast”.
November 7th, 1885 the Last Spike was driven joining Canada east to west at Craigellachie. Contrary to tradition, the spike was not made of gold, but common iron. Craigellachie is a Gaelic word meaning “Stand Fast”.