April Speaker Series with Libby Martin & Sarah Taekema-Slot

Columbia & Western Railway

Trail to Rossland: A Story in Photos

Join Museum Volunteer Libby Martin and Research Manager Sarah Taekema-Slot on Thursday, April 27th starting at 6 pm

for a meander through history - from Trail to Rossland along the Columbia & Western railgrade!

Libby Martin

Sarah Taekema-Slot

A2021.018.022 - CPR train arriving in Rossland over the Trail Rail Grade crossing, October 1965. Part of the George Coop Fonds.

A2021.018.023 - CPR train descending through Rossglen to Trail, August 1965. Part of the George Coop Fonds.

Using recently digitized RMDC collection photos and slides from Jack McDonald and George Coop, Libby and Sarah will share the history of the C&W in our area and what it meant to the community in the 1900s through to today.

Entry is by donation. Coffee, tea, and treats will be available.

Contact Skylar at community @rosslandmuseum.ca or 250-362-7722 for more information.