The Last Spike (Craigellachie)

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Private (BC-owned) · Activity / Experience📍 CraigellachieFree

★ Notable · worth the detour

Where the CPR's last spike was driven in 1885; monument and gift shop at Craigellachie.

Water bottle refillWashroomsCafé or food on site

The Last Spike marks the exact spot in Craigellachie, BC where the final spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven on November 7, 1885, completing Canada's transcontinental railway. Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway 45 km west of Revelstoke, this national monument draws history enthusiasts, railway buffs, and road-trip travelers to what is one of Canada's most iconic historical sites. For touring cyclists, it offers a meaningful and accessible roadside stop with picnic areas, washrooms, and a gift shop featuring coffee, snacks, and railway-themed souvenirs.

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What's here for you

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✓Water bottle refill

✓Washrooms

✓Café or food on site

Website lists 'Coffee, Icecream, Snacks' as available at the gift shoppe

Not confirmed yet

Bike parkingShowers (drop-in or fee)Water without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike

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Good to know

Kid-friendly

Time to allow: Short visit

Planning: Walk-up, no booking needed

Hours: Open mornings and afternoons (check website for exact hours and closure days)

Indigenous

This place is in the traditional territory of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, and Secwepemcúl’ecw (Secwépemc).

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.

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