for railroad workers. The first Canadian chapter was established soon after in Toronto in 1865. Although little documentation of the Brotherhood exists in the fonds, the local branch (Division III) was likely established in the Bulkley Valley around the time of the completion of Grand Trunk Pacific railway

extends into the Nechako plateau coun try. The whole area— large enough to make a kingdom in Europe— is within easy reach of the Grand Trunk Pacific line of the Canadian Na tional Railways. It extends along the railway from Seaton sta tion on the north-west to Rose Lake on the south- east, the latter

looks much the same today and continues to be a gathering point for locals. The Grand Trunk Pacific's train roundhouse which stood near the station at its peak about 1914. It served as the backbone of activity in the early days. As a railway divisional point Smithers grew up around the railroad site

central area was essential if the full potential of this part of British Columbia was to be realized. The decision was made to build a second transcontinental railway, the Grand Trunk Pacific, over five hundred miles to the north. This railway would traverse the Rocky Mountains by the Yellowhead Pass

, the Grand Trunk Pacific, through the val­ ley. Other exhibits illustrate pioneer lifestyles: farming, railroad tie cutting, household items and childhood in past decades. Temporary exhibits, changed regularly, offer glimpses at other aspects of the area’s past. E v e n t s A busy summer Three events stand

trail rides or fishing, Smithers has something for everyone. Founded in 1913 as the divisional headquarters for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (now the CNR), this community has a unique al­ pine theme. Alpine storefronts, delis and bakeries seem right at home here, framed by the towering mountains