Media Advisory - VIDEO B-ROLL AVAILABLE via CNW - Celebration planned for
125th Anniversary of the Driving of the Last Spike

Canadian Pacific and Parks Canada to commemorate completion of Canada's transcontinental railway

CRAIGELLACHIE, BC, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - On November 7, Canadian Pacific and Parks Canada are hosting a public celebration commemorating the 125^th anniversary of the driving of the Last Spike and the completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway.

This historic event symbolizing national unity will be held at Last Spike Monument in Craigellachie, BC from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm PST and will feature the driving of a new, commemorative spike and includes live musical performances by local youth, a demonstration by Lord Strathcona Horsemen and a Howitzer salute. Event involves representatives of the federal government, the Province of BC, Canadian Pacific, the Shuswap First Nation, area mayors, local schools, and special guests from Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment (Royal Canadians) and the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.

Historic B-roll, photos and backgrounder are now available on CNW.

Satellite Feed information

Date of FEED:	Sunday, November 7, 2010
Time of FEED*:
1130 - 1140	Historical b-roll pool feed
1155 - 1240	Host feed of event, three-camera footage
1430 - 1445	Event b-roll pack of day pool feed
1700	B-roll pack on Canadian News Wire

*All times are in Pacific Standard Time

Satellite/Transponder: AMC-15 K02, 105 degrees West
Description Slot A9
Band Width: 9.00
Uplink Freq: 14029.0000 V
Downlink Freq: 11729.0000 H
FEC: 3/4
Symbol Rate: 7.234043
Inventory: ECHOSTAR
Access # Echostar 877 358-2263 for Crosspoles
IFB # 250 836-0196
Truck # 250 836-0249

WEB Video Preview and Download link:

http://cnw.pathfireondemand.com/viewpackage.action?packageid=407

TIME OF POSTING:	1:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
DATE OF POSTING:	November 5, 2010

All video can be viewed by clicking on the link. Broadcast quality video is available for download by accredited journalists. Please contact [email protected]a for access.

About Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific (CP: TSX/NYSE) operates a North American transcontinental railroad providing freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise.  Incorporating best-in-class technology and environmental practices, CP is re-defining itself as a modern 21st century transportation company built on safety, service reliability and operational efficiency. Visit cpr.ca and see how Canadian Pacific is Driving the Digital Railway. 

About Parks Canada

Parks Canada is a world leader in managing protected areas and continues to work to ensure that Canada's historic and natural heritage is presented and protected for the enjoyment, education and appreciation of all Canadians, today and in the future. Through a network of 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and three national marine conservation areas, Parks Canada sets the stage and invites Canadians, as well as people from around the world, to engage in personal moments of inspiring discovery of our treasured natural and historic places.

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