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Canadian Pacific Railway

There are two national rail systems in Canada linking the western and eastern coasts. The Canadian Pacific Railway is privately owned and follows the southern route across British Columbia. The Canadian National Railways crosses farther north.

CPR was the first transcontinental railroad in Canada and crossed the Rockies from Calgary via Banff and Lake Louise. Its route coincides closely with CNR's from Kamloops to Vancouver. Passenger service between Calgary and Vancouver has been suspended and the only trans-Rocky trains now follow CNR's tracks through Jasper.

CPR also built the Crowsnest Pass line into Southeast BC, now celebrating its centennial.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are:
Medeival Fayre Salmon Arm November 7
Passport to Christmas Abbotsford continuing thru December 24
East Kootenay Wine Festival Weekend Fairmont Hot Springs November 6 thru November 7
Rogers Santa Claus Parade Vancouver December 6
Milner Gardens & Woodland Christmas Magic Qualicum Beach December 4 thru December 20

Other upcoming events include:
Clayoquot Oyster Festival Tofino November 20 thru November 22
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival Mission November 21 thru November 22
Holiday Festival of Creations Kelowna November 14
Cornucopia Whistler November 12 thru November 15
An Old-Fashioned Christmas Barkerville December 19 thru December 21

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