SPIRAL TUNNELS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

The world famous Spiral Tunnels, on the CPR line in Yoho National Park, turn 100 years old this year. Opened in 1909, the engineering marvel reduced the ruling grades from a scary 4% to today’s operating grade, and made the mainline safer and more reasonable to operate. Parks Canada is offering a series of centennial events through the summer, based form the visitors centre at Field, BC. Included are walking tours, lectures, shows, music and history. Details can be found at www.friendsofyoho.ca or by calling the Visitor Centre in Field at 250-343-6783. There will be fun, celebration and heritage for the whole family in this area all summer.