topic:"Rocky Mountains" found 25 records - Research Collections

In the heart of the Canadian Rockies

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

Published Date: 1905

Author: Outram, James

Publisher: London : Macmillan & Co., LTD

Call Number: 02.6 O1i

Author: Outram, James

Responsibility: James Outram

Publisher: London : Macmillan & Co., LTD

Published Date: 1905

Physical Description: 466 pages

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

Subjects: Mountaineering; Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains Canada; Outram, James; Travel; Mountaineers Canadian; Mountaineers, British; Great Britain

Abstract: Pertains to the experiences of James Outram, an English mountaineer and author. With a specific chapter dedicated to Banff, the author offers insight into what he considered to be the ‘training’ area of the Rocky Mountains, that being Banff itself. Due to his comprehensive climbing experience, the author is able to provide the reader with specific details pertaining to the Canadian Rocky Mountains based on his personal experience and adventures.

Contents: I. The mountains and their history; II. Banff the beautiful; III. Mt. Assiniboine; IV. Lake Louise; V. The tragedy on Mt. Lefroy; VI. The valley of the ten peaks; VII. Field and Mt. Stephen; VIII. The Yoho Valley; IX. The ottertail group; X. The valley of the upper bow; XI. The sources of the North Saskatchewan; XII. Mt. Forbes; XIII. The mountains of the West Branch; XIV. Mt. Bryce; XV. Farther north

Notes: Chapter dedicated to Banff contained in the following page numbers ; 27 -37

Accession Number: 2019.54

Call Number: 02.6 O1i

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: Archives Library

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3800 miles across Canada

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

Published Date: 1908

Author: Haldane, John Wilton Cunninghame

Publisher: London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent

Call Number: 02.4 H12 1908

Author: Haldane, John Wilton Cunninghame

Responsibility: by J.W.C. Haldane

Publisher: London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent

Published Date: 1908

Physical Description: xxiii, 344, 23 p. : ill., 2 folded maps

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

Subjects: CP Rail; Banff; Lake Louise; Field; Rocky Mountains Canada

Notes: Folded map in back of book has become detached, in brittle condition 1908 edition has a supplementary chapter written by authour

Accession Number: 7966

Call Number: 02.4 H12 1908

Collection: Archives Library

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Adventures in climbing

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

Published Date: 1964

Author: Westmorland, R

Publisher: London : Pelham Books

Call Number: 01.4 W52

Author: Westmorland, R

Publisher: London : Pelham Books

Published Date: 1964

Physical Description: 124p. : ill

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

Subjects: Rocky Mountains, Canada

Accession Number: 1446

Call Number: 01.4 W52

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.