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Transcontinental excursion CI : Toronto to Victoria and return via Canadian Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1913

Author: Geological Survey of Canada

Publisher: Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau

Call Number: 03.1 G29

Author: Geological Survey of Canada

Publisher: Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau

Published Date: 1913

Physical Description: 3v. : ill., maps

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Series: Guidebook no. 8 : part I, II, III

Subjects: Guidebooks

Accession Number: 4000

Call Number: 03.1 G29

Collection: Archives Library

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The challenge of the mountains

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: [1910?]

Call Number: 02.5 C16ch 1910? Pam

Responsibility: Canadian Pacific Railway

Published Date: [1910?]

Physical Description: 48p. : ill., maps

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebooks

Notes: Photocopy (illustrations faint); Maps separate; Other editions also available

Accession Number: 1688

Call Number: 02.5 C16ch 1910? Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The challenge of the mountains : the Canadian Rockies : the playground of America

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: [1911?]

Call Number: 02.5 C16ch 1911 Pam

Responsibility: issued by the Canadian Pacific Railway

Published Date: [1911?]

Physical Description: 48p. : ill., map

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebooks

Notes: Other editions also available

Accession Number: 25000

Call Number: 02.5 C16ch 1911 Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The challenge of the mountains

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: [1912]

Call Number: 02.5 C16ch 1912 Pam

Responsibility: Canadian Pacific Railway

Published Date: [1912]

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebooks

Notes: Photocopy (illustrations faint); Folded map at back; Other editions also available

Accession Number: 1688

Call Number: 02.5 C16ch 1912 Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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50 Switzerlands in one : Banff the beautiful : Canada's national park : where to go and what to see in and around Banff

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1912

Publisher: Banff : Banff Board of Trade; Crag and Canyon

Call Number: 02.6 B22l 1912 Pam

Responsibility: [text by H.C. Stovel]

Publisher: Banff : Banff Board of Trade; Crag and Canyon

Published Date: 1912

Physical Description: 80p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Businesses; Guidebooks

Accession Number: 74

Call Number: 02.6 B22l 1912 Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Resorts in the Canadian Rockies : carriage drives, walking and climbing trips, camping and saddle horse trips, tariffs and general information

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1912

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway

Call Number: 02.6 C16re Pam

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway

Published Date: 1912

Physical Description: 40p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebooks; Tours

Accession Number: 18500

Call Number: 02.6 C16re Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The Canadian Rockies

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1917

Author: Wood, Ruth Kedzie

Call Number: 02.6 W85 Pam c.1; 02.6 W85 Pam c.2

Author: Wood, Ruth Kedzie

Responsibility: The Mentor

Published Date: 1917

Physical Description: 11p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebooks

Notes: In the Mentor Department of Travel, vol.5, no.16, October 1, 1917. Includes photograph of early Bow River Bridge towards Cascade Mountain and aerial view of Field, British Columbia; Bibliography

Accession Number: 400, 1588, 7864

Call Number: 02.6 W85 Pam c.1; 02.6 W85 Pam c.2

Collection: Archives Library

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Old Indian trails : incidents of camp and trail life, covering two years' exploration through the Rocky Mountains of Canada

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1911

Author: Schaffer, Mary T.S.

Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912

Call Number: 02.6 Sh1o

Author: Schaffer, Mary T.S.

Responsibility: Mary T.S. Schaffer

Publisher: New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912

Published Date: 1911

Physical Description: xiv, 364 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, folded map ; 21 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Travel; Rocky Mountains; Alberta; Schaffer Mary

Abstract: Pertains to the stories of Mary T.S. Schaffer, an American-Canadian naturalist and adventurer, during her time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to the format of a diary entry, Schaffer’s book invites the reader to experience the Canadian Rockies from her perspective. She tells of her adventurers, struggles and discoveries during her two year exploration in the Rocky Mountains.

Contents: Expedition of 1907 I.An Explanation II.Trouble at the Start – Bow Valley III.Trailing the North Fork IV.Through unmapped country V.On the search of fortress lake VI.To the base of mount Columbia VII.Back on the old familiar trail VIII.Nashan Valley, Thompson Pass, the Ice-Fields of Mount Columbia IX.Off to the Brazeau Country X.Jonas Pass and a pair of snow-blind eyes XI.On the golden plains of the Saskatchewan XII.The valley of the lakes, then back to cizilisation Expedition of 1908 I.The start II.Back on our old playground – the north fork III.The search for the unmapped lake IV.A maiden voyage on the “new” lake V.The tribulations of the investigator VI.The joys of Pobokton Valley and the Sun Wapta VII.Rock-bluffs, Georges, and residents of the Athabasca VIII.Bound for Mount Robson IX.The Tete jaune Cache X.Going home Index

Accession Number: 2019.51

Call Number: 02.6 Sh1o

Collection: Archives Library

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Panama Canal : what it is, what it means

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1913

Author: Barrett, John

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union

Call Number: 08 B27p

Author: Barrett, John

Responsibility: John Barrett

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union

Published Date: 1913

Physical Description: 120 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits (some color) ; 23 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: History; Travel; American

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of information, facts and tips regarding the Panama Canal. The publication acknowledges the growing interest in the Panama Canal, and has thus created this source of information to aid in awareness. The publication covers all aspects of the Panama, while working to create a digestible source of information. Topics include but are not limited to, travel, politics, climate, and other relevant information regarding Panama and the Panama Canal.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08 B27p

Collection: Archives Library

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Handy man's manual of facts and figures

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1910

Author: Milford, James D.

Publisher: New York : The Christian Herald

Call Number: 05.5 C46ha

Author: Milford, James D.

Responsibility: James D. Milford

Publisher: New York : The Christian Herald

Published Date: 1910

Physical Description: 213 pages.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: farming; handy-work; Guidebooks

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of tips and information on handy-work and farming. While the publication admittedly claims not to be exhaustive, the guide continues to serve as a source of valuable farming information. The publication serves as a valuable source in understanding early 19th century farming, as well as poses as a possible comparison to modern farming techniques.

Contents: Chapter I: Success; Chapter II: Learn through the United States; Chapter III: The census; Chapter IV: Public lands; Chapter V: Interstate commerce; Chapter VI: Postal savings banks; Chapter VII: Labor, laws, and wages; Chapter VIII: Farm manures; Chapter IX: Corn; Chapter X: Factors in crop production; Chapter XI: Fruit Trees; Chapter XII: House flies and insect pests; Chapter XIII: Bees; Chapter XIV: About buildings; Chapter XV: About chickens; Chapter XVI: Good roads; Chapter XVII: What the handy man knows; Chapter XVIII: Around the farm; Chapter XIX: Things worth knowing; Chapter XX: About the house

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 05.5 C46ha

Collection: Archives Library

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Dogs of the North

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1914

Author: Browne, Belmore

Publisher: Outing

Call Number: 02.3 B35d PAM

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Author: Browne, Belmore

Responsibility: Belmore Browne

Publisher: Outing

Published Date: 1914

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Dogs; Dogsledding; Travel; Alaska; Alaska, United States; Browne, Belmore; Authors; Hunting; Art; Artists

Abstract: Pertains to the use of dogs for travel and moving freight in Alaska as observed by Belmore Browne during his travels - includes illustrations by Belmore Browne

Notes: In Outing, Vol. LXIII, No.6 , March 1914, pp. 643 - 658

Accession Number: 7889

Call Number: 02.3 B35d PAM

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Article available online at via Hathi Trust and University of Michigan

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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

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: [1910?]

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Publisher: Montreal : The Gazette Printing Co., Limited

Call Number: 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Responsibility: Canadian Pacific Railway News Service

Publisher: Montreal : The Gazette Printing Co., Limited

Published Date: [1910?]

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 paintings by Chester W. Simpson, Carl Rungius, and unattributed photographs.

Contents: Three Sisters; The Beginning of the Rockies; The Gap; Banff; The Swimming Pool at Banff; Cascade Mountain; Buffalo at Banff; Mount Assiniboine; On the Trail; Castle Mountain; Chateau Lake Louise; Lakes in the Clouds; Moraine Lake; The Great Divide; Lake Louise; Lake O'Hara; Cathedral Mountain; Spiral Tunnels at Field; Mount Stephen, Field, B.C.; The Van Horne Range; The Twin Falls, Yoho Valley; Takakkaw Falls; Emerald Lake; Connaught Tunnel; The Yoho Glacier; Albert Canyon; Hells Gates, Fraser Canyon; Yale, B.C.; Descriptive Index

Accession Number: 7889

Call Number: 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S

Collection: Archives Library

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The Great Dominion : Canada - Supplement to the Illustrated London News

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1912

Publisher: The Illustrated London News

Call Number: 02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.

Publisher: The Illustrated London News

Published Date: 1912

Physical Description: 28 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Canadian Pacific Railway; Great Divide Trail; Highways; Highways - Alberta; Mountaineering; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Tourism; Travel

Abstract: Pertains to Canada as of 1912 with articles on Duke of Connought, Canadian Pacific Railway "All Red Tour Through Canada" from Yarmouth to Alberni, the proposed construction of "The Motor Highway of the Great Divide" from Calgary to Banff and onto through the Columbia Valley, "On Dizzy Heights of the Dominion : Mountaineering in Canada" which explains trail riding options available to tourists in the Rocky Mountains and some mountain scenes entitled "The Charm of the Dominion : Beauty Rugged and Pastoral"