Cascade Creek Arch Spanning an Era of Railway Development

The stone arch at Cascade Creek marked a turning point in the CPR's ongoing struggle with the harsh environment of the Selkirk Mountains.

For decades, it stood as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of railway builders who sought to tame that wild terrain of British Columbia. Though bypassed by CPKC today, and gradually reclaimed by the forest, this historic structure continues to arch quietly across time—a reminder of an era when engineers met nature’s broadside blasts.