Nice stop to break the drive between Sicamous and Revelstoke, and to take in a bit of history. The last spike is the place where the final spike was driven into the CP railroad, completing the rail connection in Canada from coast to coast. The actual spike has been removed and is on display in a museum in Ottawa. I didn't catch the name of the museum when the gift shop staff told me. Something about design and technology? Anyway, there's a marker to indicate the actual location. There's a faint "109" painted on the rail track. There's also another monument in revelstoke train museum and this is an offshoot of it. It's run by the museum. The gift shop is lovely. You can get postcards and various souvenirs. You will also learn how to pronounce "Craigellachie" (Craig - Ella - Key) in there. If you like crystals, they are very decently priced compared to other crystals or stones shops in Vancouver. We sat at the side of the gift shop which was shaded and had a lovely view of the Eagle River. Very calming and relaxing. There are also washrooms here and benches to rest. read more

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Great stop to stretch your legs, get a little history in, and use a washroom. I'm not much of a train person myself but I am all aboard about the cleanliness of the washrooms and the grounds. Plenty of parking even for buses and large RVs. read more

The Last Spike - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Craigellachie, British Columbia

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If you're a history buff or paid attention during Social Studies in elementary school, this little turnoff from Highway 1 is quite significant. It's where the CP rail was completed on 7 November 1885, linking all of Canada by rail. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Spike_(Canadian_Pacific_Railway) Parking is available in a small lot by the buildings. There's even a small gift shop here (open during the summer), and public washrooms (open all year). The current (active) rail runs just off to the side of the site, as the exact location now bears a stone monument. A nearby section of track shows the original alignment. There are also some park benches nearby. Must be nice during the summer. Something to see when you're driving between Sicamous and Revelstoke, if you're a bit of a Canadian history geek. read more

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Maybe you could say I am not a historic person. I am not impressed by this landmark. Some very important people getting this last spike done signalling the finishing of the railway. What about the millions and trillions of spikes done by the workers with sweat and blood? Not sure if this last spike really worth our attention. read more