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A short history of The National Trail the first 25 years : Sentier National Trail 1971-1996

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11412
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2000
Author
Campbell, Douglas
Publisher
Canmore
Call Number
02.4 C15s Pam
Author
Campbell, Douglas
Publisher
Canmore
Published Date
2000
Physical Description
29 p. : ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Hiking
Trails
Notes
Also known as the Trans Canada Trail
Accession Number
7292
Call Number
02.4 C15s Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Treasures of the trail : a nature guide to Edworthy Park, Lawrey Gardens and the Douglas Fir Trail

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20078
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2002
Author
Osborn, Jerry
The Edworthy Park Heritage Society
Publisher
Calgary : Edworthy Park Heritage Society
Call Number
04 O1t
  1 website  
Author
Osborn, Jerry
The Edworthy Park Heritage Society
Responsibility
Jerry Osborn
The Edworthy Park Heritage Society
Publisher
Calgary : Edworthy Park Heritage Society
Published Date
2002
Physical Description
164 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Wildlife
Archaeology
History
History of Alberta
Maps
Ecology
Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Walking
Tours
Guidebook
Guidebooks
Trails
Abstract
Pertains to Edworthy Park in Calgary, Alberta, including the geology, paleontology, plant life, animal life, insect life, archaeology, Indigenous Peoples history, settler history and maps of walks which include plant and bird checklists. The three brick plants that operated in what is now Edworthy Park: Burnvale, Brickburn, Tregillus Clay Products were used to construct many buildings in Banff.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Geology and Paleontology
Plant Life
Animal Life
Butterflies
Archaeology and Native Culture
History
Park Map
Walk One - Wester Plateau of Edworthy Park
Walk Two - Brickburn and the Pond Lookout Trail
Walk Three - Edworthy Park Riverside
Walk Four - Douglas Fire Trail West
Walk Five - Quarry Road Trail, Lawrey Gardens, and Douglas Fire Trail East
Appendix One - Plant Checklist
Appendix Two - Bird Checklist
Contributors
Further Reading
Index of Photos
Notes
Brick information as per Ann Jones conversation with Lena Goon.
ISBN
0973176105
Accession Number
2014.8268
Call Number
04 O1t
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
City of Calgary website re: Edworthy Park location and trail maps
Websites
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Banff : the 10 premier hikes! : where to invest your limited hiking time to enjoy the greatest scenic reward

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14112
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2007
Author
Copeland, Kathy
Publisher
Canmore, Alta. : hikingcamping.com
Call Number
02.6 C79b
Author
Copeland, Kathy
Responsibility
by Kathy & Craig Copeland
Publisher
Canmore, Alta. : hikingcamping.com
Published Date
2007
Physical Description
130 p. : col. ill., maps, ports.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Trails
Guidebooks
ISBN
9780978342708
Accession Number
70,000 12-07-16
Call Number
02.6 C79b
Collection
Archives Library
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Ride or bust : a month horsepacking adventure in the Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14648
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[2008?]
Author
Bush, Wendy
Call Number
02.6 B96r Pam
Author
Bush, Wendy
Responsibility
by Wendy Bush
Published Date
[2008?]
Physical Description
16 pages : illustrations, maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Horses
Trails
Waterton Lakes National Park
Notes
Outlines the 23 day journey from Waterton to Banff on horseback taken by Wendy Bush, Dub Muldoon, Wendy Ryan, Barb Scurfield, Beth Wooley, and Philippa White
Contains photo from the Whyte Museum taken by Bert Riggall
Original printout
Call Number
02.6 B96r Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Series of summit records from various summits produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1916 and 2020. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wil…
Date Range
1916
1930-1931
1959-1968
1970-1989
1992 -2020
Reference Code
M200 / V
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.10
accn. 2014.8347
accn. 6465
accn. 8002
accn. 2020.05
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 8119
accn. 2023.32
accn. 2023.41
accn. 6623
accn. 6062
accn. 2014.8318
accn. 6767
accn. 2014.8315
accn. 2014.8317
accn. 5680
accn. 2023.16
accn. 2018.9010
accn. 5396
accn. 6459
accn. 2014.8316
accn. 2023.18
accn. 5631
accn. 2013.8245
accn. 2014.8275
accn. 2023.06
accn. 2023.14
accn. 2023.17
accn. 5569
accn. 8113
accn. 6396
Reference Code
M200 / V
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1916
1930-1931
1959-1968
1970-1989
1992 -2020
Physical Description
110 cm of textual records ca. 235 volumes
Scope & Content
Series of summit records from various summits produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1916 and 2020. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics.
Notes
See file-level entries for inventories of summit registers and notes.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Activities
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
British Columbia
Castle Mountain
Centennial
Climbing
Club
Environment
Environment and Nature
Fay Hut
Fortress Mountain
Glaciers
Hiking
Ice climbing
Kananaskis Country
Mount Assiniboine
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks Canada
Porcupine
Provincial parks and reserves
Rundle Mountain
Ski area
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Summit
Temple Mountain
Trail making
Trails
Travel and Exploration
Winter sports
Yamnuska Mountain
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Abbot Pass
Assiniboine
Banff National Park
Banff, Alberta
Bugaboos
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canmore
Cascade Mountain
Castle Mountain, AB
Cathedral Mountain
Glacier
Jasper National Park
Kananaskis Country
Little Yoho Valley
Mount Assiniboine
Mount Baldy
Mount Baker
Mount Cory
Mount Edith
Mount Lefroy
Mount Norquay
Mount Rundle
Mount Temple
Mount Victoria
Mount Yamnuska
Rocky Mountains
Rundle Mountain
Selkirks
Yoho National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some records have been placed in mylar. Some record have mold, rust or water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Identified Summit Records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57799
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of identified summit registers and notes produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1930 and 2022. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit…
Date Range
1930-1931
1959-1968
1970-1989
1992 -2022
Reference Code
M200 / V / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20 accn. 7779 accn. 2023.10 accn. 2014.8347 accn. 6465 accn. 8002 accn. 2020.05 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293 accn. 8119 accn. 2023.32 accn. 2023.41 accn. 6623 accn. 6062 accn. 2014.8318 accn. 6767 accn. 2014.8315 accn. 2014.8317 accn. 5680 accn. 2023.16 accn. 2018.9010 accn. 5396 accn. 6459 accn. 2014.8316 accn. 2023.18 accn. 5631 accn. 2013.8245 accn. 2014.8275 accn. 2023.06 accn. 2023.14 accn. 2023.17 accn. 5569 accn. 8113 accn. 6396 accn. 2024.20
Reference Code
M200 / V / A
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1930-1931
1959-1968
1970-1989
1992 -2022
Physical Description
100 cm of textual records 223 volumes
Scope & Content
Sub-series of identified summit registers and notes produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1930 and 2022. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual identified summit records.
Notes
See file-level entries for inventories of identified summit registers and notes.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
British Columbia
Castle Mountain
Cascade Mountain
Centennial
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Fortress Mountain
Great Divide
Hiking
Kananaskis Country
Mount Assiniboine
Mount Logan
Mountain
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Provincial parks and reserves
Parks
National parks and reserves
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Skis
Skiers
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Abbot Pass
Mount Assiniboine
Cascade Mountain
Canmore
Assiniboine
Banff National Park
Banff, Alberta
Bugaboos
Castle Mountain, AB
Cathedral Mountain
Glacier
Jasper National Park
Kananaskis Country
Little Yoho Valley
Mount Baldy
Mount Baker
Mount Cory
Mount Edith
Mount Lefroy
Mount Norquay
Mount Rundle
Rundle Mountain
Mount Temple
Mount Victoria
Mount Yamnuska
Selkirks
Yoho National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Conservation
Some records have been placed in mylar. Some record have mold, rust or water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Grotto Mountain Summit Registers and Notes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57662
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Grotto Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2016. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred…
Date Range
1994 – 2003
2010 – 2016
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20 accn. 2023.10 accn. 7779 accn. 2014.8347
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 1 to 9
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1994 – 2003
2010 – 2016
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records, 9 volumes
History / Biographical
Grotto Mountain is located in the Bow River Valley near Canmore, Alberta. The mountain was named for the grotto-like cave in the mountain.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Grotto Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2016. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 1: Grotto Mountain Summit register May 7, 1994 – Aug. 10, 1996 M200 / V / A / 2: Grotto Mtn Summit Register Dec 2, 1997 – April 18, 1999 M200 / V / A / 3: Grotto Mountain 1999 – 2002 2 vol. [Part 1 of 2] M200 / V / A / 4: Grotto Mountain 1999 – 2002 2 vol. [Part 2 of 2] M200 / V / A / 5: Grotto Mountain Aug 18, 2002 – July 27, 2003 M200 / V / A / 6: [Grotto Mountain 2010 -2011] M200 / V / A / 7: [Grotto Mtn 2010 – 2012] M200 / V / A / 8: The Official Long Awaited Grotto Mtn. Summit Register [2010 – 2013] M200 / V / A / 9: GROTTO [2013 – 2016]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Alberta
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Bow Valley
Climbing
Discovery and travel
Environment and Nature
Environment
Guides
Guiding
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bow Valley
Canmore, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
Conservation
Some summit notes are in mylar due to evidence of mold. Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar.
Related Material
M235
Category
Exploration and travel
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Summit Posts.org Grotto Mountain https://www.summitpost.org/grotto-mountain/151364
Title Source
Title based on contents of the file.
Processing Status
Processed
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Mount Edith Summit Records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57695
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Edith (in Banff National Park), produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1987 and 2015. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of s…
Date Range
ca.1987-2005
2007-2015
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 101 to 105
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.19
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 101 to 105
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca.1987-2005
2007-2015
Physical Description
5 volumes 8 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Edith is located in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park, AB, and is along the Sawback Range. It was named for Edith Orde who worked as an assistant to Lady Agnes Macdonald.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Edith (in Banff National Park), produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1987 and 2015. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 101: Mount Edith North Summit Summit register Aug. 5, 1993 - June 17, 1995 M200 / V / A / 102: [Mt. Edith? 1997 - 2001] M200 / V / A / 103: [Summit Notes and Mt. Edith Summit Register. ca. 1987 - 2005] M200 / V / A / 104: Mt. Edith summit register July 16, 1995 - July 12, 1998 M200 / V / A / 105: Mount Edith notebook filled [2007-2015]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Record keeping
Ski areas
Ski area
Skiing
Skiers
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Conservation
Some registers contain evidence of mold.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Mount Edith, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/414
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Wasatch Mountain Summit Register

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57696
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consist of one summit register from Wasatch Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2002. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the …
Date Range
August 1994 - August 2002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 106
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 106
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
August 1994 - August 2002
Physical Description
1 cm of textual record 1 volume
History / Biographical
Wasatch Mountain (or Wastach Mountain) is located near Lake Louise, in Banff National Park, AB. It was mislabled Wastach Mountain in 1997. It is near Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
Scope & Content
File consist of one summit register from Wasatch Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2002. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 106: Summit Register - Wasatch Mountain, Aug 1994 - Aug 2002
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Skiers
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake, AB
Wastach Mountain
Wasatch Mountain
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Evidence of water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Golden Scrambles Wasatch Mountain (Wastach Mountains): https://www.goldenscrambles.ca/summits/wasatch/wasatch.html
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Anderson Peak Summit Record

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57698
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consist of one summit register from Anderson Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2006 and 2013. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the summit which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wild…
Date Range
2006 - 2013
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 109
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2014.8347
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 109
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2006 - 2013
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records 1 volume
History / Biographical
Anderson Peak is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies, located in Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta.
Scope & Content
File consist of one summit register from Anderson Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2006 and 2013. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the summit which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 109: Anderson Peak
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Record keeping
Ski mountaineering
Ski areas
Skiing
Skis
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton National Park
Anderson Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Evidence of mold, materials placed in mylar
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original Title
Processing Status
Processed
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