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The Banff-Jasper highway : descriptive guide

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1948
Author
Williams, Mabel B
Publisher
Vancouver : H.R. larson Publishing Co.
Call Number
02.6 W67 1948
02.6 W67 1948 c. 2
Author
Williams, Mabel B
Publisher
Vancouver : H.R. larson Publishing Co.
Published Date
1948
Physical Description
ix, 136 pages, illustrations, maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Travel
Yoho National Park
Notes
Both Copy 1 & Copy 2 have publisher signature
Accession Number
492 (Copy 1&2)
2014.8385 deaccessioned
From card and old db record, unsure of which edition, missing copies: 5142
Call Number
02.6 W67 1948
02.6 W67 1948 c. 2
Collection
Archives Library
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Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26158
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
Johnston, Lukin
Publisher
London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
02.5 J64b
Author
Johnston, Lukin
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
212 pages ; 52 ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Cariboo Mountains
Northern British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Contents
Foreword -- I. In which we discover an island eden in the Gulf of Georgia -- II. We explore Galiano, Pender and Salt Spring Islands -- III. Over the Cariboo highway--A foot and otherwise -- IV. In which a bishop comes to the rescue -- V. A "hobo's" adventures by the way -- VI. A sky-pilot among the enchanted islands of the British Columbia coast -- VII. Barkerville--The town of a thousand golden memories -- VIII. Chilcotin--Heart of the great British Columbia cattle country -- IX. Secrets in the great north -- X. Prince George and historic Fort St. James -- XI. Trappers, traders and pioneer settlers -- XII. Romantic trails of northern British Columbia -- XIII. The bridge river valley -- XIV. Waterways of the great north -- XV. Down the Peace--From finlay forks to old Fort St. John -- XVI. Peace River--The Last great west -- XVII. Taming the northern wilderness--The Story of sixteen years.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.5 J64b
Collection
Archives Library
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Canadian Rockies : they abound in wild animals, glaciers, and luxurious hotels

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24918
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1947
Publisher
Life
Call Number
02.6 L11c PAM OS
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Publisher
Life
Published Date
1947
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Travel
Tourism
Banff Springs Hotel
Rundle Mount
Athabaska River
Brazeau
Maligne Lake
Bow River
Canadian National Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chateau Lake Louise
Trails
Mountaineering
Columbia Icefield
Abstract
Pertains to the Canadian Rocky Mountains as a tourist destination in 1947 and features main geographical attractions such as the Mount Rundle, Athabaska River, Maligne Lake, Bow River in addition to the Banff Springs Hotel with map of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
Notes
In Life, June 9, 1947, pp. 68 - 76
Accession Number
7889
Call Number
02.6 L11c PAM OS
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Specific volume with article can be viewed online via Google Books
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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
Call Number
02.3 D34c Pam
Author
United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
64 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Montana
Travel
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a comprehensive collection of information regarding travel and amenities in Glacier National Park, Montana. The publication provides insight into travel options, accommodations, costs, rules, regulations, animal safety, outdoor activities and much more.
Contents
General description (pg. 1)
A romance in rocks (pg. 2)
The Lewis overthrust (pg. 3)
Magnificently colored strata (pg. 3)
Carved by water and ice (pg. 5)
Advantages of camping out (pg. 6)
A general view (pg. 7)
The west side (pg.7)
History (pg. 8)
East side valleys (pg. 8)
The principal passes (pg. 12)
South and west side valleys (pg. 15)
Administration (pg. 17)
How to reach the park (pg. 17)
Road-sign information (pg. 20)
How to dress (pg. 20)
Transportation and accomodations (pg. 21)
Free public automobile camp grounds (pg. 24)
Post offices (pg. 24)
Telegrams (pg. 25)
Express (pg. 25)
Information, utilities, etc. (pg. 25)
Medical service (pg. 25)
Saddle-horse tours (pg. 26)
Nature-guide tours (pg. 27)
Information for hikers (pg. 27)
Rowboats (pg. 28)
Swimming (pg. 28)
Fishing (pg. 29)
Wild animals (pg. 31)
Rules and regulations (pg. 32)
Map (pg. 40)
Panoramic view (pg. 40)
Literature (pg. 41)
Government publications (pg. 41)
References (pg. 42)
Other National Parks (pg. 43)
Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1929 (pg. 44)
Hotels, chalets, transportation within the park, etc. (pg. 44)
Notes
Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
02.3 D34c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Douglas of the fir : a biography of David Douglas botanist

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1947
Author
George Harvey, Athelstan
Publisher
Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press
Call Number
04.1 H26d
Author
George Harvey, Athelstan
Publisher
Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press
Published Date
1947
Physical Description
x, 290 pages illustrations, portraits, maps 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Science
Travel
Canada
Upper Canada
Columbia River
Contents
Scotland ; The Horticultural Society ; United States and Upper Canada ; First Great Adventure ; Columbia River Region ; With Chief Tha-a-muxi ; Up the Columbia to Kettle Falls ; The Blue Mountains ; In Search of the Sugar Pine ; Homeward by Hudson's Bay Express ; Putting Mountains on the Map ; Fame and its Aftermath ; Second Great Adventure ; California ; Third Visit to the Columbia ; Ill-Fated Journey ; Flakes of Gold ; Hawaii and its Volcanoes ; Last Journey ; In Tribute
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
04.1 H26d
Collection
Archives Library
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Highways, motor camps and stopping places in British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
Bureau of Provincial Information
Publisher
Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
Call Number
02.5 B85h PAM
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Author
Bureau of Provincial Information
Publisher
Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
96 pages : illustrations, maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Tourism
Automobiles
Highways
British Columbia
Camps
Maps
Government
Abstract
Pertains to highways, camping, and stopping places in British Columbia as of 1929 - includes maps and descriptions
Contents
British Columbia:
Camps and Fire Precautions
Fishing and Hunting
Island Highway
Vancouver Highways
Dewdney Road
Pacific Highways
Yale Road
Cariboo Road
South Trunk Highway
Kamloops-Okanagan Highway
Trans-provincial Highway
Northern Highway
Okanagan-Arrow-Kootenay Lakes
Columbia Valley Highway
Accession Number
2014.8336
Call Number
02.5 B85h PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Mentioned as a "Special Publication" in this document entitled "Publications of the Government of British Columbia 1811-1947"
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1944
Author
Hope, Bob ; illustrated by Carl Rose.
Publisher
New York : Simon and Schuster
Call Number
08 H77i Pam
Variant Title
Bob Hope's own story of his trip abroad : I never left home
Author
Hope, Bob ; illustrated by Carl Rose.
Responsibility
Bob Hope ; illustrated by Carl Rose.
Publisher
New York : Simon and Schuster
Published Date
1944
Physical Description
76 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Humour
World War II
World War, 1939-1945
Travel
American
Abstract
"I Never Left Home is about ... Bob Hope's journey among our armed forces, during which he has traveled more than 80,000 miles and played before more than half the entire army. It is composed of about three-fourths straight Hope humor and one-fourth extremely moving tribute to our soldiers. It is a personal adventure story and a Hope's eye view of the war ..." -- From dust jacket.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08 H77i Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1927
Author
Williams, M.B.
Publisher
[Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
Call Number
02.6 W66k PAM
  1 website  
Author
Williams, M.B.
Responsibility
M.B. Williams
Publisher
[Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
Published Date
1927
Physical Description
47 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
British Columbia
Alberta
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.
Notes
This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston
Accession Number
2019.50
Call Number
02.6 W66k PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.
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Life goes to Jasper Park in the Canadian Rockies : farthest north resort is tops in scenery

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24917
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1940
Publisher
Life
Call Number
02.6 L11l PAM O.S.
  1 website  
Publisher
Life
Published Date
1940
Physical Description
84 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Travel
Tourism
Labour
Edith Cavell, Mount
Hotels
Mountain guides
Hot springs
Skiing
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Postal services
Abstract
Pertains to the summer labour in Japser National Park during 1940 and the types of activities and amenities available for staff and tourists.
Notes
In Life, Vol. 9, No. 9, August 26, 1940, pp. 76 - 79
Accession Number
7889
Call Number
02.6 L11l PAM O.S.
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
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The new North-West

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1947
Author
Dawson, Carl Addington
Call Number
03.6 D32
Author
Dawson, Carl Addington
Responsibility
edited by C.A. Dawson
Published Date
1947
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canada
Ethnic groups
Northwest Territories
Travel
Yukon
Accession Number
4000
Call Number
03.6 D32
Collection
Archives Library
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The Rocky Mountains of Canada in colour

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
pre 1945 (1st Edition)
pre 1945 (2nd Edition)
post 1945 (3rd Edition)
post 1945 (4th Edition)
Author
Associated screen news limited
Publisher
Montreal : Associated Screen News Limited
Edition
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Call Number
06 Ro59m c.1 PAM 3rd edition
06 Ro59m c.2 PAM 4th edition
06 Ro59m c.3 PAM 1st edition
06 Ro59m c.4 PAM 2nd edition
06 Ro59m c.5 PAM 3rd edition
06 Ro59m c.6 PAM 4th edition
Variant Title
In colour The Rocky Mountains of Canada
Author
Associated screen news limited
Responsibility
Associated Screen News Limited
Edition
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Publisher
Montreal : Associated Screen News Limited
Published Date
pre 1945 (1st Edition)
pre 1945 (2nd Edition)
post 1945 (3rd Edition)
post 1945 (4th Edition)
Physical Description
18 leaves : chiefly color illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Photography
Rocky Mountains, Canada
Tourism
Travel
Souvenir stores
Alberta
Mountains
Three Sisters
Rundle Mount
Town of Banff
Banff Springs Hotel
Bow Valley
Cascade Mountain
Temple, Mount
Lake Louise
Chateau Lake Louise
Lefroy Glacier
Victoria Glacier
Lakes in the Clouds
Moraine Lake
Takakkaw Falls
Yoho
Yoho National Park
Great Divide Trail
Spiral Tunnels
Field
Field, British Columbia
Abstract
Pertains to popular views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Contents
The Three Sisters
Mount Rundle and Vermilion Lake
Town of Banff
Banff Springs Hotel
Bow Valley
Cascade Mountain
Mount Assiniboine
Castle Mountain
Mount Temple
Lake Louise
Mount Lefroy and Victorial Glacier
Lakes in the Clouds
Chateau Lake Louise
Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
Takakkaw Falls, Yoho Valley
The Great Divide
Spiral Tunnels
Field, British Columbia, and Mount Stephen
Notes
Printed in Canada
Accession Number
2014.8385
2019.84
Call Number
06 Ro59m c.1 PAM 3rd edition
06 Ro59m c.2 PAM 4th edition
06 Ro59m c.3 PAM 1st edition
06 Ro59m c.4 PAM 2nd edition
06 Ro59m c.5 PAM 3rd edition
06 Ro59m c.6 PAM 4th edition
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Sketches of Switzerland

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1836
Author
Cooper, James Fenimore
Publisher
Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
Call Number
DQ23 C65 I
Author
Cooper, James Fenimore
Publisher
Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
Published Date
1836
Physical Description
244 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 1 of 2
Subjects
Travel
Switzerland
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ23 C65 I
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Sketches of Switzerland

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1836
Author
Cooper, James Fenimore
Publisher
Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
Call Number
DQ23 C65 II
Author
Cooper, James Fenimore
Publisher
Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
Published Date
1836
Physical Description
226 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 2 of 2
Subjects
Travel
Switzerland
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ23 C65 II
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Through the Canadian Pacific Rockies : a series of views illustrating the chief points of interest and the glorious mountain scenery seen in a journey through the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24921
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[1920?]
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Publisher
Toronto and Montreal : Southam Press Limited
Call Number
02.6 C16thr PAM O.S
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Responsibility
Canadian Pacific Railway News Service
Publisher
Toronto and Montreal : Southam Press Limited
Published Date
[1920?]
Physical Description
[26] leaves : chiefly illustrations (some color)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Art
Tourism
Abstract
Pertains to areas of interest along the Canadian Pacific Railway through the Rocky Mountains via unattributed photographs.
Contents
The Gap
The Three Sisters, Canmore, ALTA.
Banff, Showing Bow River Bridge
Banff Springs Hotel and Bow River Valley
The Swimming Pool, Banff
Mount Assiniboine
Indian Days at Banff
Lake Minnewanka, near Banff
On the Bow River, Banff
Castle Mountain
Lakes in the Clouds
The Giant Steps, Paradise Valley
Lake Louise
The Great Divide
Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
Paradise Valley
Cathedral Mountain
Spiral Tunnels, Field, B.C.
Mount Stephen and Field, B.C.
Twin Falls and the Yoho Valley
Emerald Lake
Mount Chancellor, Leanchoil
Mount Sir Donald, near Glacier, B.C.
Hell's Gate, Fraser Canyon, B.C.
Descriptive Index
Accession Number
7889
Call Number
02.6 C16thr PAM O.S
Collection
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The triangle tour of British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1926
Call Number
02.5 C16tr Pam copy 1 1926
02.5 C16tr PAM copy 2
  1 website  
Responsibility
Canadian National Railways
Published Date
1926
Physical Description
16p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Tourism
Canadian National Railway
Railway map
Railway routes
Jasper National Park
Prince Rupert - Stewart
Vancouver
Abstract
Pertains to the Triangle Tour of British Columbia which route includes Jasper to Prince Rupert to Vancouver to Jasper on Canadian National Railway - includes detailed map of railway route, summary of trip, and photographs of Jasper and other sightseeing opportunities along the route, list of Canadian National Railway Office of the Travel Department and layout of the Canadian National Railway steamships the Prince Rupert and the Prince George
Notes
Publication date of copy 2 unknown, varies from copy 1 1926 pamphlet
Accession Number
20500
2019.103
Call Number
02.5 C16tr Pam copy 1 1926
02.5 C16tr PAM copy 2
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Version available online
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The valley of the hidden lakes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25085
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1922
Author
Wilcox, Walter D.
Publisher
Philadelphia : The Society
Call Number
02.6 W64v
Author
Wilcox, Walter D.
Responsibility
Walter D. Wilcox
Publisher
Philadelphia : The Society
Published Date
1922
Physical Description
9 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, map
Scale
1:40,0000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Rocky Mountains
Wilcox, Walter Dwight
Guide
Guidebook
Guidebooks
Abstract
Summary of Walter D. Wilcox’s time spent at the Valley of the Hidden Lakes
Notes
Reprinted from Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia.no. 3-4, April-July, 1922.XX
Accession Number
TBD
Call Number
02.6 W64v
Collection
Archives Library
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Victoria British Columbia : souvenir map and tourist guide of Victoria, also road map of Vancouver Island

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20004
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1945?
Publisher
Canada : Illustrated Civic Map Service
Call Number
02.5 C48v Pam
Publisher
Canada : Illustrated Civic Map Service
Published Date
1945?
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Victoria
British Columbia
Maps
Abstract
Pertains to a map and tourist guide of Victoria, British Columbia. Additionally, the booklet contains a road map of Vancouver Island. The inside of the map has been annotated by Bert Rigall. Readers can expect an illustrated souvenir map and guide of Victoria.
Notes
Annotation – the map has been annotated by Bert Rigall
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
02.5 C48v Pam
Collection
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Wanderings of an artist among the Indians of North America : from Canada to Vancouver's Island and Oregon through the Hudson's Bay Company's territory and back again

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4983
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1925
Author
Kane, Paul
Publisher
Toronto : Radisson Society
Call Number
07.2 K13
Author
Kane, Paul
Publisher
Toronto : Radisson Society
Published Date
1925
Physical Description
liv, 329p. : ill., ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Columbia River
Jasper
Rundle, Robert Terrill
Travel
Accession Number
400
Call Number
07.2 K13
Collection
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