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

Canadian Pacific and the Government of Canada to commemorate completion of Canada's transcontinental railway

CRAIGELLACHIE, BC, Nov. 7 /CNW/ - On November 7, Canadian Pacific and Parks Canada are hosting a public celebration commemorating the 125th anniversary of the driving of the Last Spike and the completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway.

This historic event symbolizing national unity will be held at Last Spike Monument in Craigellachie, BC from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm PST and will feature 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, will participate in this special event.

The event includes live musical performances by local youth, a demonstration by Lord Strathcona Horsemen and a Howitzer salute. Event involves representatives of the federal government, Canadian Pacific, members of the Shuswap First Nation, area mayors, local schools, and special guests from Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment (Royal Canadians) and the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.

Satellite Feed information

    
    Date of FEED:      Sunday, November 7, 2010
    Time of FEED*:
    1130 - 1140        Historical b-roll pool feed
    1155 - 1240        Host feed of event, three-camera footage
    1430 - 1445        Event b-roll pack of day pool feed
    1700               B-roll pack on CNW
    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time

    Satellite/Transponder: AMC-15 K02, 105 degrees West
    Description Slot A9
    Band Width: 9.00
    Uplink Freq: 14029.0000 V
    Downlink Freq: 11729.0000 H
    FEC: 3/4
    Symbol Rate: 7.234043
    Inventory: ECHOSTAR
    Access No. Echostar 877 358-2263 for Crosspoles
    IFB No. 250 836-0196
    Truck No. 250 836-0249
    

Historic B-roll, photos and backgrounder are now available on CNW. A B-roll of highlights from today's event will be available at 1700PST.

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]