Canadian Pacific Railway Collection (#2)

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)

A Tour with the Governor-General over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046789 A Tour with the Governor-General over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Canadian Pacific Railway and Suez Canal. The Two Short Roads to our Eastern Possessions (chromolitho)
668166 The Canadian Pacific Railway and Suez Canal. The Two Short Roads to our Eastern Possessions (chromolitho) by English School

2-10-4 steam locomotive of the Canadian Pacific Railway at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Canada (colour litho)
6014728 2-10-4 steam locomotive of the Canadian Pacific Railway at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Canada (colour litho) by English School

Sketches in British Columbia, Places visited by the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise (engraving)
1624266 Sketches in British Columbia, Places visited by the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise (engraving) by Smith, James Burrell (1822-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the British Association in Canada, the Excursion to the Rocky Mountains (engraving)
1045737 With the British Association in Canada, the Excursion to the Rocky Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Summit of the Rockies (engraving)
1047033 A Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Summit of the Rockies (engraving) by Villiers

Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Winnipeg (engraving)
1046774 Across the North American Continent by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Winnipeg (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pont Sur La Riviere Du Saumon, Colombie Britannique (colour photo)
2817407 Pont Sur La Riviere Du Saumon, Colombie Britannique (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pont Sur La Riviere Du Saumon)

La Riviere De L Arc Et La Montagne Du Vent (colour photo)
2817406 La Riviere De L Arc Et La Montagne Du Vent (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Riviere De L Arc Et La Montagne Du Vent)

Le Vapeur Aberdeen Sur Le Lac Okanagan (colour photo)
2817404 Le Vapeur Aberdeen Sur Le Lac Okanagan (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Vapeur Aberdeen Sur Le Lac Okanagan)

Punch cartoon: The New North-West Passage - the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
6035025 Punch cartoon: The New North-West Passage - the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1624570 The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Pacific Railway)

The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1595867 The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Pacific Railway)

The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1595849 The Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Jennings, E. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Pacific Railway)

The Fraser Canyon, Cascade Mountain Range, British Columbia, View from the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1603457 The Fraser Canyon, Cascade Mountain Range, British Columbia, View from the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School

Sir George Stephen, Canada (litho)
1603215 Sir George Stephen, Canada (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Stephen, Canada. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 June 1891)

With the First British Troops to cross the American Continent (engraving)
1038168 With the First British Troops to cross the American Continent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Views on the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1050917 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)

To the New West with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving)
1046766 To the New West with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Through the "New West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway
1046692 Through the " New West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School

"Through the New West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway
1046710 " Through the New West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway (engraving) by English School

The Spiral Tunnels on the Canadian Pacific Railway, c1948. Creator: Unknown
The Spiral Tunnels on the Canadian Pacific Railway, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

A Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Express, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Express, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. Creator: Unknown
A Canadian Pacific Railway Giant at the foot of the Rockies, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

Historic Canadian Pacific Railway building at duskin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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

Connaught Tunnel, in the Selkirk Mountains. Canadian Pacific Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

C. P. R. Train in the Rockies, 1924
C.P.R. Train in the Rockies, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Interior of Standard Sleeper, Canadian Pacific Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Banff Springs Golf Course, scorecard, c1925. The Banff Springs Hotel, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The hotel opened on the 1st June 1888 as one of Canadas grand railway hotels

Banff Springs Hotel, from Tunnel Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, c1930s(?). Artist: Marjorie Bullock
Banff Springs Hotel, from Tunnel Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, c1930s(?). The Banff Springs Hotel was completed in 1928

Bow River from the CPR Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada, c1930s(?). Artist: Marjorie Bullock
Bow River from the CPR Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada, c1930s(?). Canadian Pacific Hotels was a division of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) that operated a series of hotels across Canada

The first regular trans-continental train at Fernie, British Columbia, Canada, 1886 (1951). The Canadian Pacific Railway, which connects eastern Canada with British Columbia

Hotel Chateau Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace, Quebec, Canada. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Hotel Chateau Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace, Quebec, Canada. The Chateau Frontenac was a luxury hotel opened in 1893 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Stereoscopic card detail

The Three Sisters, Canmore, Canadian Pacific Railway, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Three Sisters, Canmore, Canadian Pacific Railway, 1893. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Steel grain car, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series

Carload of Douglas fir, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Ogden Shops, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, c1920s. Canadian Pacific Railways largest maintenance and overhaul facility. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Countess of Dufferin, Canada, c1920s. The first steam locomotive to operate in the Canadian prairie provinces. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Canadian Pacific sleeping car, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Canadian Pacific passenger engine, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta, Canada, c1920s
Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta, Canada, 20th century. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series

Lord Stanley and Friends Watching a Prairie Fire from the Cow-Catcher, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada 1889

Through the New West, a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway, 1889: " on the Threshold of the New West", the Address at Winnipeg

Lord Stanley and his Family in a Drawing-Room Car on the Canadian Pacific Railway, 1889

Through the new West, a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada Over
Through the " new West", a Tour with the Governor-General of Canada over the Canadian Pacific Railway: the Arrival of the Governor-General in Winnipeg

H. M. s. comus at Burrard Inlet, the Present Terminus of the Canadian Pacific
H.M.s. " comus" at Burrard Inlet, the Present Terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada, 1883

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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.