History of Glacier National Park
Railway Beginnings in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park was established in 1886,
simultaneously with Yoho National Park to the east. The Canadian Pacific
Railway had just completed its transcontinental line, linking together the
scattered settlements of the young nation of Canada. The spectacular scenery
along the rail line suggested a potential for tourism to the railway company.
Lodges and hotels were built to entice travelers to what had been uncharted
wilderness only a few years before. The famous Rogers Pass is located in the
center of Glacier National Park. The Pass was named for its discoverer, Major
A. B. Rogers, Engineer-in-Chief for the railway. It has been designated a
National Historic Site in commemoration of its role as an essential, yet
perilous, link in the building of the transcontinental railway.
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