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- Canada. National and Historic Parks Branch 3
- Luxton, Eleanor G 2
- Nelson, James Gordon 2
- Alberta. Environment Conservation Authority 1
- Appleby, Edna 1
- Baird, David M. 1
- Belyea, Helen R. 1
- Brewster, Forrest Oliver (Pat) 1
- Canada. Federal Environment Assessment Review Office 1
- Canada. Parliament. House of Commons. Standing Committee on Northern Affairs and National Development 1
- Hart, Kenneth D. 1
- Holmes, John D.R 1
The Canadian guide-book : ...a guide to eastern Canada and Newfoundland.. and western Canada to Vancouver's Island ...
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3705
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1899
- Author
- Roberts, Charles G. D
- Publisher
- Toronto : George N. Morang
- Call Number
- 02.4 R54
- Author
- Roberts, Charles G. D
- Publisher
- Toronto : George N. Morang
- Published Date
- 1899
- Physical Description
- 327p. : ill
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Notes
- "Appleton's Canadian guide-book"
- Accession Number
- 2000
- Call Number
- 02.4 R54
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The story of the mountains : Banff National Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19863
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1960
- Author
- Belyea, Helen R.
- Publisher
- Ottawa [Queen's Printer]
- Call Number
- 13.115 B41s Pam
- Variant Title
- The story of the mountains in Banff National park
- Author
- Belyea, Helen R.
- Responsibility
- Helen R. Belyea
- Publisher
- Ottawa [Queen's Printer]
- Published Date
- 1960
- Physical Description
- 42 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history of Banff National Park. The author, Helen R. Belyea, provides a comprehensive description and glossary pertaining to the type of rocks that makes up the mountains in Banff National Park. Additionally, she highlights specific areas of geological interest such as, but not limited to the following: Hoodoos viewpoint, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Minnewanka, Mount Norquay and the Hot Springs. Due to the nature of the publication, that being a Geological Survey of Canada, the author includes an excerpt on rock formation for each area marked as one of geological interest.
- Contents
- The rocks (pg. 4)
- The building of the mountains (pg. 12)
- Mountain sculpture (pg.13)
- Drainage patterns (pg. 17)
- Glossary of terms (pg. 18)
- References (pg. 23)
- Local points of geological interest (pg. 24)
- Photographs (pg. 43)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.115 B41s Pam
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Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19860
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1965
- Author
- Baird, David M.
- Publisher
- Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
- Call Number
- 13.115 B11g Pam
- Author
- Baird, David M.
- Responsibility
- David M. Baird
- Publisher
- Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
- Published Date
- 1965
- Physical Description
- v, 104 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color). 18 cm.
- Subjects
- Geology
- Geology - British Columbia
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Glacier National Park
- British Columbia
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the geology of Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks. While providing an overview of the geology, the author also provides the reader with specific details making the experience well rounded. The content pertains to the Rocky Mountains and makes specific mention to Banff and Banff National park
- Contents
- Introduction
- Divides
- Boundaries of the parks
- Origin of the mountains
- The rocks
- The sculpturing of the mountains
- Regional differences in the mountains
- Shapes of mountains
- Roadlog and points of interest along the Trans-Canada Highway
- Epilogue
- Index
- Notes
- The page numbers for the following locations listed in the abstract are as follows; Banff (37), Banff National Park (vi, 4, 19, 37 and 40)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.115 B11g Pam
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Man as an instrument of landscape change : fires, floods and national parks in the Bow Valley
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7598
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1966
- Author
- Nelson, James Gordon
- Call Number
- 13.117 N33 Pam
- Author
- Nelson, James Gordon
- Responsibility
- J.G. Nelson and A.R. Byrne
- Published Date
- 1966
- Physical Description
- p.226-238 : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Notes
- Bibliographical notes
- From the Geographical Review, vol.LVI, no.2, 1966
- Accession Number
- 3349
- Call Number
- 13.117 N33 Pam
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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19864
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1966
- Author
- Scharff, Robert
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
- Toronto : Musson Book Company
- Call Number
- 13.113 Sch1c Pam
- Author
- Scharff, Robert
- Responsibility
- by Robert Scharff, in association with the Natural and Historic Resources Branch, Dept. of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
- Toronto : Musson Book Company
- Published Date
- 1966
- Physical Description
- vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm
- Subjects
- National parks
- Banff National Park
- Guide
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to a guide on Canada’s National Parks. This comprehensive guide offers readers a brief history of each Mountain National Park, as well as other useful information pertaining to risk reduction, camping, environmental preservation, wildlife preservation and sightseeing. Additionally, Robert Scharff includes information regarding activities that may be of interest to visitors such as cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, trail riding and more. Refers to Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes and Yoho National Parks.
- Contents
- Chapter one - introduction to the mountain national parks (pg. 1)
- Chapter two - sightseeing in the parks (pg. 34)
- Chapter three - seeing the wilderness areas of the park (pg. 87)
- Chapter four - plant life in the parks (pg. 110)
- Chapter five - wildlife and birds in the parks (pg. 119)
- Chapter six - fishing in the parks (pg. 142)
- Chapter seven - winter in the parks (pg. 149)
- Chapter eight - accomodations and service in the parks (pg. 158)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 Sch1c Pam
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Minutes of proceedings and evidence, 27th Parliament, 1st session, November 30, December 1, December 2, 1966, Banff, Alberta and December 3, 1966, Jasper, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4636
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1966
- Author
- Canada. Parliament. House of Commons. Standing Committee on Northern Affairs and National Development
- Call Number
- 13.111 C16
- Published Date
- 1966
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Call Number
- 13.111 C16
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An analysis of mountaineering and ski touring registrations, Banff National Park, 1966-67
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3380
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1967
- Author
- Thorsell, James Westvick
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National Parks Service Planning
- Call Number
- 01.4 T39
- 01.4 T39 c.2 unaccessioned to Abegweit
- Author
- Thorsell, James Westvick
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National Parks Service Planning
- Published Date
- 1967
- Physical Description
- 26p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- User studies
- Accession Number
- 389
- 1206 - unaccessioned to Abegweit
- Call Number
- 01.4 T39
- 01.4 T39 c.2 unaccessioned to Abegweit
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Aspects of graduate research
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6439
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1968
- Author
- University of Calgary. Dept. of Geography
- Call Number
- 04 C12as
- Responsibility
- contributions by J.S. Marsh, P. Sherwin, P.C. Rump, R.C. Scace
- Published Date
- 1968
- Physical Description
- ii, 68p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Bow Valley
- Land use
- Accession Number
- 407
- Call Number
- 04 C12as
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National parks public hearings [re Banff National Park and Village Lake Lousie]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14740
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1971
- Author
- Canada. National and Historic Parks Branch
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National and Historic Parks Branch
- Call Number
- 13.112 C16npb
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National and Historic Parks Branch
- Published Date
- 1971
- Physical Description
- 1 kit
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Village Lake Louise
- Notes
- Kit contains: National Parks policy book, departmental statement: Lake Louise planning area in Banff National Park, Banff National Park provisional master plan, and other maps and documents related to the public hearing for this topic
- Documents are in both English and French
- Accession Number
- tbd
- Call Number
- 13.112 C16npb
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National parks public hearings [re Banff, Japser, Kootenay, and Yoho]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14741
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1971
- Author
- Canada. National and Historic Parks Branch
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National and Historic Parks Branch
- Call Number
- 13.112 C16npbj
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National and Historic Parks Branch
- Published Date
- 1971
- Physical Description
- 1 kit
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Parks Canada
- Yoho National Park
- Notes
- Kit contains: National Parks policy book, Banff National Park provisional master plan, Jasper National Park provisional master plan, Kootenay National Park provisional master plan, and Yoho National Park provisional master plan. Also contains several maps and brochures relating to each of these national parks plus vol.2 no.2&3 of the newsletter of the Calgary-Banff chapter of the National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada
- Documents are in both English and French
- Accession Number
- tbd
- Call Number
- 13.112 C16npbj
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National parks public hearings [re village Lake Louise, Banff, Japser, Kootenay, and Yoho]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14742
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1971
- Author
- Canada. National and Historic Parks Branch
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National and Historic Parks Branch
- Call Number
- 13.112 C16npvb
- Publisher
- Ottawa : National and Historic Parks Branch
- Published Date
- 1971
- Physical Description
- 1 kit
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Development
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Parks Canada
- Yoho National Park
- Village Lake Louise
- Notes
- Kit contains: National Parks policy book, Departmental plan for Villiage Lake Louise, Developmental plan for Villiage Lake Louise, Town of Golden and District presents objection sustained regarding Village Lake Louise Ltd., Park news special issue from March 1972 on Villiage Lake Louise, preliminary report of the public hearings on the provisional master plans for Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks on April 19 to 26, 1971, and other maps, letters brochures to support these documents
- Documents are in both English and French
- Accession Number
- tbd
- Call Number
- 13.112 C16npvb
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Guide to the trails of Banff National Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19874
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1972
- Author
- National Parks Service
- Publisher
- [Ottawa] : National Parks Service
- Call Number
- 13.113 N21g Pam
- Author
- National Parks Service
- Publisher
- [Ottawa] : National Parks Service
- Published Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 12 p.
- Subjects
- Guidebook
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the names, distances, locations and average hiking times for trails in and around Banff National Park. Additionally, the pamphlet contains information pertaining to parking, potential wildlife encounters and what visitors can expect from each trail. The trails include, but are not limited to the following; Tunnel Mountain Summit, Lake Minnewanka, Sundance Canyon, Cory Pass, Bourgeau Lake, Shadow Lake and Parker Ridge
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 N21g Pam
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From barnacle to Banff : a story of the rising of the Rockies from the depth of the ocean to the height of a world famous resort : a tourist's guide to where to go, and what to do in Banff, playground of the Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19872
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1973
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Publisher
- [Calgary : s.n.]
- Call Number
- 13.113 T36f Pam
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Responsibility
- Harriet Hartley Thomas
- Publisher
- [Calgary : s.n.]
- Published Date
- 1973
- Physical Description
- 84 p. : ill., 1 map ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Guidebook
- Alberta
- History
- Abstract
- Pertains to the people, stories and historical events that have shaped Banff National Park into becoming the mega tourist attraction it is today. The book features influential figures who have made an impact on the becoming of Banff, as well as many tourist attractions the author encourages people to visit.
- Contents
- Out of the depths (pg. 1)
- Coming of the Indians (pg. 3)
- Explorers and Missionaries (pg. 5)
- Siding 29 (pg. 10)
- The beginning of the tourist trade (pg. 13)
- Sulphur springs (pg. 16)
- Stories of Banff (pg. 27)
- H.M. King George VI's gift (pg. 39)
- The emancipation of the motor car in the park (pg. 43)
- Where to go in Banff (pg. 47)
- The mountains (pg. 75)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 T36f Pam
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Land use and resource development in the Eastern Slopes : interim report No. 3 : Bow River Basin
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6406
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1974
- Author
- Alberta. Environment Conservation Authority
- Call Number
- 04 Al1a No.3
- Published Date
- 1974
- Physical Description
- vii, 69p. : map
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Canmore
- Accession Number
- NC7000
- Call Number
- 04 Al1a No.3
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Impact of technology on environment : some global examples : selected papers from the Commission on Man and Environment Meeting, 22nd International Geographical Congress, Calgary, Alberta, July 24-30, 1972
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6523
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1974
- Author
- Nelson, James Gordon
- Publisher
- London (Ont.) : University of Western Ontario
- Call Number
- 04 N33im
- Author
- Nelson, James Gordon
- Responsibility
- edited by J.G. Nelson and R.C. Scace
- Publisher
- London (Ont.) : University of Western Ontario
- Published Date
- 1974
- Physical Description
- v, 243p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Man and nature
- Accession Number
- 7000
- Call Number
- 04 N33im
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Public hearing report : mountain parks and Lake Louise area
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7521
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1974
- Author
- Parks Canada
- Call Number
- 13.112 P23p Pam
- Author
- Parks Canada
- Published Date
- 1974
- Physical Description
- 24p
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Highways
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Lake Louise
- Yoho National Park
- Call Number
- 13.112 P23p Pam
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Perspectives : Canada's mountain national parks
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19875
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1974
- Author
- [Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
- Publisher
- [Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
- Call Number
- 13.113 P21p Pam
- Variant Title
- Perspectives : les parcs nationaux des montagnes du Canada
- Publisher
- [Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
- Published Date
- 1974
- Physical Description
- [20] p. : ill., map ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Mountain Park
- Jasper National Park
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Guide
- Parks Canada
- Abstract
- Pertains to the guidelines and the brief histories of various peaks within Canada’s Mountain National Parks. The pamphlet features a guidelines section which focuses on concerns such as wildlife, fire safety, fishing and camping. Additionally, the pamphlet contains a brief history and other pertinent information for the following parks: Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park.
- Notes
- The pamphlet is in both French and English
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 P21p Pam
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake : interpreting the mountain landscape
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19892
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1974
- Author
- Kucera, Richard E.
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Evergreen Press
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Call Number
- 03.2 K95l Pam
- Author
- Kucera, Richard E.
- Responsibility
- Richard E. Kucera
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Evergreen Press
- Published Date
- 1974
- Physical Description
- 61 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
- Abstract
- Pertains to the geological effects that have been essential in the natural process of creating both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Through a deeper analysis of topics such as landscape creation, glaciation patterns and debris slopes, the reader is afforded an opportunity to better understand the mountains, and the reasons as to why they exist as they do. The book offers a greater understanding of mountain landscapes and the forces needed to facilitate their existence.
- Contents
- Introduction (pg. 5)
- Discovery (pg. 5)
- Early Investigations (pg. 6)
- Mapping the rocks (pg. 7)
- Mountain building (pg. 12)
- Creation of the landscape (pg. 17)
- Early glaciations (pg. 18)
- Lake Agnes (pg. 21)
- Lake Louise (pg. 25)
- Victoria Glacier (pg. 27)
- Wenkchemna Glacier (pg. 39)
- Why are lakes coloured? (pg. 44)
- Debris slopes (pg. 45)
- Snow Avalanches (pg. 50)
- Neptuak Landslide (pg. 52)
- Moraine Lake Landslide (pg. 57)
- Acknowledgements (pg. 60)
- Selected references (pg. 61)
- Map - trails and geomorphic features (pg. 62 and 63)
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- 2017.8683
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- 03.2 K95l Pam
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Recreational and scenic analysis of a Rocky Mountain wilderness
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue5261
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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1975
- Author
- Kregosky, Brian
- Call Number
- 13.122 W58k
- Author
- Kregosky, Brian
- Published Date
- 1975
- Physical Description
- x, 271p. : ill., maps
- Notes
- M.A. thesis, University of Calgary
- Bibliography
- Accession Number
- 8000
- Call Number
- 13.122 W58k
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Canmore : the story of an era
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6093
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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1975
- Author
- Appleby, Edna
- Publisher
- Calgary : D.W. Friesen
- Call Number
- 08.3 C16ap
- Author
- Appleby, Edna
- Publisher
- Calgary : D.W. Friesen
- Published Date
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 163p. : ill., ports., facsim
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Notes
- Bibliography and index
- Accession Number
- 5142
- 8000
- Call Number
- 08.3 C16ap
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