Media Advisory - SATELLITE FEED & VIDEO B-ROLL AVAILABLE - 125th Anniversary
of the Driving of the Last Spike

CRAIGELLACHIE, BC, Nov. 7 /CNW/ - At a celebration earlier today, Canadian Pacific and Parks Canada commemorated the 125th anniversary of the driving of the Last Spike and the completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway.

The event was held at Last Spike Monument in Craigellachie, BC from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm PST and featured the driving of a new, commemorative spike. Mr. Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, along with Mr. Fred Green, Canadian Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, participated in the special event which featured Elders of the Shuswap First Nation, live musical performances by local youth, a demonstration by Lord Strathcona Horsemen and a Howitzer salute, and area mayors.

B-roll highlights from today's event are now available at:

http://cnw.pathfireondemand.com/viewpackage.action?packageid=407

All video can be viewed by clicking on the link. Broadcast quality video is available for download by accredited journalists. Please contact [email protected] for access

About Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific (CP: TSX/NYSE) operates a North American transcontinental railroad providing freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Incorporating best-in-class technology and environmental practices, CP is re-defining itself as a modern 21st century transportation company built on safety, service reliability and operational efficiency. Visit cpr.ca and see how Canadian Pacific is Driving the Digital Railway.

About Parks Canada

Parks Canada is a world leader in managing protected areas and continues to work to ensure that Canada's historic and natural heritage is presented and protected for the enjoyment, education and appreciation of all Canadians, today and in the future. Through a network of 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and three national marine conservation areas, Parks Canada sets the stage and invites Canadians, as well as people from around the world, to engage in personal moments of inspiring discovery of our treasured natural and historic places.

For further information: Media contacts: Canadian Pacific, Breanne Feigel, Media Relations, Cell: 403-589-6949, [email protected]; Parks Canada, Jacolyn Daniluck, Public Relations and Communications Officer, Cell: 250-837-1224, [email protected]