The Selkirk Mountain gap that made the CPR possible, found by Major A. B. Rogers in 1881 and now a national historic site inside Glacier National Park. Stone ruins, trestle remains and the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre tell the story of holding a railway through some 12 metres of annual snowfall and constant avalanche danger.
Plan a visit
AddressNot published by the operator
VisitingOpen year-round; many visitor facilities are closed by snow from October to May. The Rogers Pass Discovery Centre keeps seasonal hours — check Parks Canada before you go.
TypeLandmarks & engineering
Official siteRogers Pass National Historic Site
✓ Last verified: November 2026 — checked against the official source linked above. Hours and seasons change; confirm before a long drive.
Keep exploring
- The Last Spike — Craigellachie, BC: related heritage
- Revelstoke Railway Museum — Revelstoke, BC: related heritage
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