The Last Spike

Discover the incredible story of how Canada was forged into one nation by the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Last Spike takes you on a journey through the adventures, struggles, and triumphs of those involved in the construction of the railway. From the brink of bankruptcy to the rush to quell the Riel Rebellion, author Pierre Berton brings to life the epic tale of how some 2,000 miles of steel crossed the continent in just five years. Meet the astonishing cast of characters behind this incredible feat, including William Van Horne, the powerhouse behind the vision, and more than 7,000 Chinese workers who toiled and died in the canyons of the Fraser Valley.