CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events, landmarks, and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis every single Sunday is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. This week, they turn back the clock to the Summer of 1836, 31 years before Canadian Confederation. That’s when the first-ever railroad was established on Canadian soil.

<p>CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper into the backstories of popular Canadian historical events, landmarks, and figures. Chiming in with his expert analysis every single Sunday is Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX. This week, they turn back the clock to the Summer of 1836, 31 years before Canadian Confederation. That&rsquo;s when the first-ever railroad was established on Canadian soil.</p>