The completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony held at Craigellachie, British Columbia. This landmark event was the culmination of efforts that began in the early 1870s, driven by the government of Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, who saw a national railway as essential for the country's cohesion and economic growth. The construction faced numerous challenges, including difficult terrain, labor shortages, and the delicate negotiations with Indigenous peoples and other stakeholders. Despite these hurdles, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was built, changing the landscape of the nation. On the decisive day at Craigellachie, key figures such as Donald Smith, who was a director of the CPR, took part in driving the ceremonial last spike, marking an end to the construction frenzy and ushering in a new era of connectivity. The event was not only celebrated by those involved in the construction but also became a public spectacle, symbolizing achievement and national pride.