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Grade 4
Canadian Identity
National Development
26. Transportation
Railway and Infrastructure
Discover How Railways Connected Canada Coast to Coast
You will explore how trains, tracks, and infrastructure helped build Canada and connect communities across thousands of kilometres.
What You'll Learn
You will learn how railways connected eastern and western Canada together.
You will discover how railway towns grew with new businesses and trade.
You will understand key railway terms like locomotive, tunnels, and platforms.
You will explore how railways moved goods and improved community life.
What You'll Practice
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You will answer questions about building railways through the Rocky Mountains.
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You will identify how railways helped Canadian communities and trade grow.
3
You will match important railway vocabulary terms to their correct definitions.
Why This Matters
Understanding railway infrastructure helps you see how transportation systems connect communities, support trade, and shape the growth of your country.
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Railway Infrastructure
Canadian Pacific Railway
Locomotive
Freight Cars
Railway Bridges
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