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[untitled - corner of Caribou Street and Banff Avenue with Mount Royal Hotel and Mount Rundle Banff, Alberta, Canada]

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Medium
Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1960
Publisher
The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd.
Call Number
V86/PG-1
  1 image  
Responsibility
Kodach & Rome Card
Place
Vancouver, Canada Printed in U.S.A.
Publisher
The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd.
Published Date
ca. 1960
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
colour
Accession Number
1195
Call Number
V86/PG-1
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1964
Author
Oxborough, Dorothy
Publisher
Double L Color Productions Ltd.
Call Number
V375/PG-8
  1 image  
Variant Title
Canadian Indian Child
Author
Oxborough, Dorothy
Responsibility
Evergreen Press Limited
Place
Made in Canada
Publisher
Double L Color Productions Ltd.
Published Date
ca. 1964
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
colour
Accession Number
17000
Call Number
V375/PG-8
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1968
Author
Oxborough, Dorothy
Publisher
Double L Color Productions Ltd.
Call Number
V375/PG-10
  1 image  
Variant Title
Canadian Indian Child
Author
Oxborough, Dorothy
Responsibility
Evergreen Press Limited
Place
Made in Canada
Publisher
Double L Color Productions Ltd.
Published Date
ca. 1968
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
colour
Accession Number
17000
Call Number
V375/PG-10
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1961
Author
McDowall, Jack
Publisher
Pacific Colour Service Limited
Call Number
V616/PG-5
  1 image  
Variant Title
Summer Snow at Lake Louise, Alberta
Author
McDowall, Jack
Responsibility
The Keystone Press Ltd.
Place
Vancouver, Canada
Publisher
Pacific Colour Service Limited
Published Date
ca. 1961
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
colour
Accession Number
3364
Call Number
V616/PG-5
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1968
Publisher
Grant-Mann Lithographers Ltd.
Call Number
V648-PG-5
  1 image  
Variant Title
Cascade Hotel
Place
Vancouver
Publisher
Grant-Mann Lithographers Ltd.
Published Date
ca. 1968
Medium
Library - Postcard
Abstract
(duplicate copy)
Notes
colour
Accession Number
4095
Call Number
V648-PG-5
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1960
Publisher
Byron Harmon Photos
Call Number
V466/PG-B99h-2
  1 image  
Variant Title
Banff Chair Lift on Mt. Norquay [Mount Norquay]
Responsibility
Scenic Art
Place
Banff, Canada Richmond, California Printed in U.S.A.
Publisher
Byron Harmon Photos
Published Date
ca. 1960
Medium
Library - Postcard
Abstract
Features Mount Rundle and the Bow Valley in background
Notes
Annotated
colour
scenes in natural Colour
Includes postage stamp
Accession Number
6394
Call Number
V466/PG-B99h-2
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1960
Publisher
Byron Harmon Photos
Call Number
V466/PG-B99h-7
  1 image  
Variant Title
Lake Louise - Mount Lefroy and Victoria Glacier - showing the Iceland Poppies which grow in abundance at this famed resort
Responsibility
Scenic Art
Place
Banff, Canada Berkeley, Calif. Printed in U.S.A.
Publisher
Byron Harmon Photos
Published Date
ca. 1960
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
Annotated
colour
scenes in natural Colour
Includes postage stamp
Accession Number
4015
Call Number
V466/PG-B99h-7
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1960
Publisher
The Coast Publishing Co.
Call Number
V466/PG-C63-27
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Variant Title
Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier
Place
Vancouver, Canada
Publisher
The Coast Publishing Co.
Published Date
ca. 1960
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
Annotated
colour
kodachrome
Includes postage stamp
Accession Number
6394
Call Number
V466/PG-C63-27
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Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1963
Publisher
The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd.
Call Number
V466/PG-C63-28
  1 image  
Variant Title
Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise and the Swimming Pool
Place
Vancouver, Canada Printed in U.S.A.
Publisher
The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd.
Published Date
ca. 1963
Medium
Library - Postcard
Notes
Annotated
colour
Accession Number
6394
Call Number
V466/PG-C63-28
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Mountaineering : the freedom of the hills

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1960
Author
The Mountaineers, Seattle
Publisher
Seattle : The Mountaineers
Edition
1st ed.
Call Number
01 M86 1963
Author
The Mountaineers, Seattle
Responsibility
planned by the Climbing Committee of the Mountaineers
Harvey Manning, chairman of editors
editorial committee: John R. Hazle and others
illus: Donna Balch Cook and Robert Cram
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Seattle : The Mountaineers
Published Date
1960
Physical Description
x, 430p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Manuals
Equipment
Camping
Travel
Rock climbing
Snow
Ice
Ice climbing
First aid
Geology
Abstract
Pertains to how to safely mountaineer with a focus on North America as per the Mountaineers Climbing Committee
Contents
Preface
Part One - Approaching the Peaks
Equipment
Camping and Sleeping
Alpine Cuisine
Wilderness Travel
Navigation in the Hills
Part Two - Rock Climbing
Routefinding on Rock
Balance
Counterforce
Roped Climbing
Belaying
Pitoncraft and Rappels
Part Three - Snow and Ice Climbing
Snow
Ice
Glaciers
Arrests and Belays
Part Four - Safe Climbing
The Climbing Party and its Leadership
Climbing Dangers
First Aid
Alpine Rescue
Part Five - The Climbing Environment
Mountain Geology
The Cycle of Snow
Mountain Weather
Appendix - Food Requirements for Climbers
ISBN
0916890015
Accession Number
2019.43
Call Number
01 M86 1963
Collection
Archives Library
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Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born

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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.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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
Collection
Archives Library
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Canada's quiet place

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1964
Author
Canada National and Historic Parks Branch
Publisher
[Ottawa] : [Queen's Printer]
Call Number
13.117 B72c Pam
Author
Canada National and Historic Parks Branch
Publisher
[Ottawa] : [Queen's Printer]
Published Date
1964
Physical Description
9 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
National Parks Branch
National parks and reserves
Pictorial works
Rocky Mountains
Abstract
Pertains to a guidebook aimed at preserving Canadas National Parks. Includes tips to reduce harm to wildlife, the environment and others, while encouraging visitors to enjoy the beauty of the National Parks.
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.117 B72c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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The story of the mountains : Banff National Park

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Banff National Park
Rocky Mountains Canada
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
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
Collection
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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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
Collection
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Historic sites of Alberta

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1963
Author
Dempsey, Hugh A.
Publisher
Edmonton : Alberta Government Travel Bureau
Edition
Sixth Edition
Call Number
08.2 D39h Pam
Author
Dempsey, Hugh A.
Responsibility
Hugh A. Dempsey
Edition
Sixth Edition
Publisher
Edmonton : Alberta Government Travel Bureau
Published Date
1963
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 25 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alberta
History of Alberta
History
Fur trade
North-West Mounted Police
Missionaries
Riel rebellions
Abstract
Pertains to a series of notable and historically significant sites located across Alberta. The book is divided into nine categories pertaining to influential people and events, such as the Riel Rebellion and the North-West Mounted Police. Within each category, the author Hugh A. Dempsey, has included the names and locations of many historical sites in Alberta, be that a sign, a cairn or other form of historical remembrance.
Contents
Introduction (pg.3)
Indians (pg. 5)
The fur trade (pg. 12)
The missionaries (pg. 24)
American posts (pg. 29)
North-west Mounted Police (pg. 35)
Riel rebellion (pg. 39)
The pioneers (pg. 43)
Historic events (pg. 50)
Transportation (pg. 57)
Index (pg. 61)
Map (pg. 63)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
08.2 D39h Pam
Collection
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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

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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
Collection
Archives Library
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Guide to the trails of Banff National Park

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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.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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
Collection
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Perspectives : Canada's mountain national parks

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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
Author
[Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
Publisher
[Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
Published Date
1974
Physical Description
[20] p. : ill., map ; 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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
Collection
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Weathered wood : anecdotes and history of the Banff-Sunshine area

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1977
Author
Brewster, F.O. 'Pat'
Publisher
[Banff? Alta. : s.n.]
Edition
second edition
Call Number
08.3 B74w Pam
Author
Brewster, F.O. 'Pat'
Responsibility
F.O. 'Pat' Brewster
Edition
second edition
Publisher
[Banff? Alta. : s.n.]
Published Date
1977
Physical Description
64 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Brewster, Pat
Brewster family
Banff (residents)
Skiing
Biography
Abstract
Pertains to the people and experiences which had influenced the author, Pat Brewster, a lifelong Banff resident, during the course of his life. Brewster refers to men such as Bill Peyto and Sir George Simpson and the ways in which their work had influenced his life, through both direct and indirect contact. Additionally, the author shares personal stories about his experience skiing and the development of Sunshine Ski area.
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
08.3 B74w Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Peyto Glacier : general information

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1975
Author
Sedgwick, J.K and W.E.S. Henoch
Publisher
Ottawa : Inland Waters Directorate
Call Number
03.4 Se1p Pam
Author
Sedgwick, J.K and W.E.S. Henoch
Responsibility
J.K. Sedgwick and W.E.S. Henoch
Publisher
Ottawa : Inland Waters Directorate
Published Date
1975
Physical Description
30 pages ; map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Peyto Glacier
Glaciers
Abstract
Pertains to information regarding the geology, climate, landforms and glaciological research concerning Peyto Glacier. Additionally, the pamphlet includes a large map showing the glaciological divisions surrounding Peyto Glacier.
Notes
The pamphlet includes a large map pertaining to the glaciological divisions surrounding Peyto Glacier
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
03.4 Se1p Pam
Collection
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