In the 20th century, this canyon posed a daunting challenge to engineers trying to build a railway line here. The Industrial Revolution’s need for railway connections prompted the ambitious undertaking of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR). But this was no small feat. Construction of the Myra Canyon section was incredibly difficult because of its steep terrain and remote location. It required the building of 18 major wooden trestles, two steel bridges, and two tunnels across unstable grounds. Led by chief engineer Andrew McCulloch, the railway section was completed in 1914…
