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Intercolonial Railway (Canada)
A nation-building railway more than a single author, this historic Canadian line helped link the Maritimes with central Canada and became one of the country’s first major public infrastructure projects. It operated from 1872 to 1918 and left a lasting mark on transportation, trade, and travel in eastern Canada.
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Summer Provinces by the Sea A description of the Vacation Resources of Eastern Quebec and the Maritime Provinces of Canada, in the territory served by the Canadian Government Railways
by Intercolonial Railway (Canada), Prince Edward Island Railway
About the author
The Intercolonial Railway of Canada was a government-owned railway rather than an individual writer. Created after Confederation, it connected Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec, helping fulfill a key promise made to the Maritime provinces and strengthening ties across the new Dominion.
The railway began operating in 1872. By linking Halifax with the St. Lawrence region and beyond, it supported passenger travel, freight movement, settlement, and military transport. Because it was owned and controlled by the federal government, it is often described as one of Canada’s earliest Crown corporations.
In 1918, the Intercolonial became part of Canadian National’s predecessor system. Today it is remembered as one of Canada’s first great nation-building rail projects, valued both for its practical role in uniting the country and for the history it represents.