The last stage was driven to Soda Creek by Charles G. Major.
Both were built by Alexander Watson Jr. at Soda Creek.
With the launching of the Enterprise the government placed a land reserve on Soda Creek.
A more formal campground run by the Forest Service is nearby along Soda Creek.
By July 1863, the section was completed through to Soda Creek and Alexandria.
Their new route would take them from Fort George to Soda Creek.
The Victoria would work alone on the Soda Creek to Quesnel route for fifteen more years until 1886.
Five years later, he moved to the Cariboo District, settling at Soda Creek.
He served as postmaster for Soda Creek, the post office being located in his hotel.
McLeese died in Soda Creek; his death record states his age as 68.