Canadian Pacific Railway Collection

Morants Curve, Bow River, Canadian Pacific Railway, near Lake Louise, Banff National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada, North America

CANADIAN RAILROAD POSTER. Poster, 1924, by G. Y. Kauffman, for Canadian Pacific Limited
CANADIAN RAILROAD POSTER. Poster, 1924, by G.Y. Kauffman, for Canadian Pacific Limited

Freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

An immigrant sleeping car
5308196 An immigrant sleeping car.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an immigrant sleeping car on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Military Hospital Car, C.P.R'Y., between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Military Hospital Car, C.P.R'Y., between c1915 and 1917. The exterior of a military hospital car on the Canadian Pacific Railway during World War I.

Interior Military Hospital car, C.P.R.'Y, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Interior Military Hospital car, C.P.R.'Y, 1917. The interior of a military hospital car with nurses on the Canadian Pacific Railway during World War I.

Niagara Rapids and Michigan Central Cantilever bridge, c1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Niagara Rapids and Michigan Central Cantilever bridge, c1900

The Opening of the New Route to India by the Canadian Pacific Railway, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Opening of the New Route to India by the Canadian Pacific Railway; showing the "Empress of India" passing through "Lions Gate, " Vancouver, 1891, 1891

Canadian Pacific Railway and Suez Canal (Victorian illustration)
A montage showing the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Suez Canal in Egypt - both constructed during the reign of Queen Victoria and published in a book to celebrate her Golden Jubilee

Kicking Horse River, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Snow shed Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada c. 1890
Snow shed on the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada c.1890

Railroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Railroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

Loading box cars with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon
Loading box cars with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas

A Tour with the Govenor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway--The Summit... 1890
A Tour with the Govenor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway--The Summit of the Rockies, 1890

Canadian Pacific Railway, Trans-Canada Train near Lake Louise (colour litho)
5991561 Canadian Pacific Railway, Trans-Canada Train near Lake Louise (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Pacific Railway)

Hand-car on the Canadian Pacific railway, 1887
Through the Flames

Summit of Sierra Nevada, Snow Sheds in Foreground, Donner Lake in the Distance, C. P. R. R. 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxix from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

The Bow Valley, in the Canadian National Park; Canadian Pacific Railway (b / w photo)
6027730 The Bow Valley, in the Canadian National Park; Canadian Pacific Railway (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bow Valley)

The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1624561 The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Pacific Railway)

Views near the Western End of the New Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046103 Views near the Western End of the New Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Colonial Tour, the Duke of Cornwall on the Canadian Pacific Railway (litho)
1628490 The Royal Colonial Tour, the Duke of Cornwall on the Canadian Pacific Railway (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Colonial Tour)

L Interieur D Un Sleeping-Car (colour photo)
2817400 L Interieur D Un Sleeping-Car (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Interieur D Un Sleeping-Car)

Bow Valley, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada c. 1890
Bow Valley, Banff, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada c.1890

Glacier Mountain Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada, c. 1890
Glacier Mountain, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada, c.1890

The late Rebellion in the North-West Territory of Canada (engraving)
1614185 The late Rebellion in the North-West Territory of Canada (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Strathcona driving the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, 7 November 1885 (b / w photo)
5209865 Lord Strathcona driving the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, 7 November 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Banff Hotel, Canadian National Park; Canadian Pacific Railway (b / w photo)
6027728 Banff Hotel, Canadian National Park; Canadian Pacific Railway (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banff Hotel)

The Palatial General Offices of the Canadian Pacific Railway, as Recently Extended and Enlarged (b / w photo)
6027712 The Palatial General Offices of the Canadian Pacific Railway, as Recently Extended and Enlarged (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway, 2-10-4 Multi-pressure Locomotive hauling The Dominion Trans-Continental Train through
3623377 Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway, 2-10-4 Multi-pressure Locomotive hauling The Dominion Trans-Continental Train through the Rocky Mountains (colour litho) by English School

The Canadian Pacific Railway, the Bow River Valley, from Banff (engraving)
1595805 The Canadian Pacific Railway, the Bow River Valley, from Banff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Pacific Railway)

Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046958 Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Across the North American Continent by the Canadian-Pacific Railway, "The New North West"(engraving)
1046571 Across the North American Continent by the Canadian-Pacific Railway, " The New North West" (engraving) by Fripp

Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1055807 Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

To the New West with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046765 To the New West with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the British Association in Canada, Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1045787 With the British Association in Canada, Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Columbia, the Canadian Pacific Railway at Yale (engraving)
1044291 British Columbia, the Canadian Pacific Railway at Yale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Columbia, the Canadian Pacific Railway at Yale)

On the Canadian-Pacific Railway, Passengers enjoying the View at Stephen, on the Summit of the Rocky Mountains
1598534 On the Canadian-Pacific Railway, Passengers enjoying the View at Stephen, on the Summit of the Rocky Mountains (engraving) by Prior

The Extermination of the Bison (engraving)
1614974 The Extermination of the Bison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extermination of the Bison)

La Montagne Des Trois Soeurs Dans Le District D Alberta (colour photo)
2817405 La Montagne Des Trois Soeurs Dans Le District D Alberta (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Meules De Ble Au Manitoba (colour photo)
2817403 Les Meules De Ble Au Manitoba (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Meules De Ble Au Manitoba)

Labourage Dans Les Prairies Du Manitoba (colour photo)
2817401 Labourage Dans Les Prairies Du Manitoba (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourage Dans Les Prairies Du Manitoba)

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Imperial Limited Express crossing the Rocky Mountains... (colour litho)
2794601 From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Imperial Limited Express crossing the Rocky Mountains... (colour litho) by English School

Interior of a Colonial Sleeping-Car on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1595885 Interior of a Colonial Sleeping-Car on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway, British Columbia (engraving)
1595884 Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway, British Columbia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway, British Columbia)

La Moisson Au Manitoba (colour photo)
2817402 La Moisson Au Manitoba (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Moisson Au Manitoba)

With the British Association in Canada, the Trip to the Rocky Mountains (engraving)
1045698 With the British Association in Canada, the Trip to the Rocky Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Association in Canada)

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1050918 From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Atlantic to the Pacific)

With the British Association in Canada, Scenes on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1045713 With the British Association in Canada, Scenes on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The Canadian Pacific Railway, a symbol of Canada's rich history and breathtaking landscapes, has captivated the world for over a century. From its iconic Morants Curve to the majestic Bow River, this railway traverses some of the most picturesque locations in Banff National Park. In 1924, G. Y. Kauffman immortalized the beauty of the Canadian Pacific Railway in a stunning poster that showcased its grandeur. The image depicted near Lake Louise, where turquoise waters mirrored towering mountains and lush forests. Vancouver Harbour served as a bustling hub for freight wagons on the Canadian Pacific Railway. As they loaded and unloaded cargo, these wagons connected communities across Canada with vital goods and resources. Even beyond national borders, the Canadian Pacific Railway played an integral role in global trade. A Victorian illustration highlighted its connection with the Suez Canal—an essential link between East and West. During harsh winters, snow sheds provided protection along the railway tracks—a testament to engineering marvels that ensured safe passage through treacherous conditions. One such photograph from 1890 captured these snow sheds amidst pristine white landscapes. Not limited to transporting goods alone, box cars were also used to transport sulphur by companies like Freeport Sulphur Co. , showcasing how railways facilitated industrial growth across North America during World War II. In 1887, hand-cars became synonymous with adventure on the Canadian Pacific Railway as explorers ventured into uncharted territories. These small contraptions allowed them to traverse vast distances while experiencing firsthand Canada's untamed wilderness. As it climbed towards Sierra Nevada's summit in California, this railway offered unparalleled views of Donner Lake against a backdrop of awe-inspiring snow sheds—proof that nature could be tamed without compromising its beauty or integrity. The Bow Valley stood proudly within Banff National Park—a testament to both natural wonders and human ingenuity embodied by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This black-and-white photo captured its timeless allure.