Calgary Alberta - Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built?
 
Incorporated in 1881, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) was formed to physically unite Canada and Canadians from coast to coast.
 
The building of the railway is considered to be one of Canada's greatest feats of engineering.
 
CP played a major role in the promotion of tourism and immigration, as well as Canada's war efforts, and through the years the railway grew and diversified to include steamships, hotels, airlines, mining, oil and gas exploration, delivery, and telecommunications companies.
 
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