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Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1929
- Author
- Johnston, Lukin
- Publisher
- London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Call Number
- 02.5 J64b
- Author
- Johnston, Lukin
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
- Published Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 212 pages ; 52 ill.
- Contents
- Foreword -- I. In which we discover an island eden in the Gulf of Georgia -- II. We explore Galiano, Pender and Salt Spring Islands -- III. Over the Cariboo highway--A foot and otherwise -- IV. In which a bishop comes to the rescue -- V. A "hobo's" adventures by the way -- VI. A sky-pilot among the enchanted islands of the British Columbia coast -- VII. Barkerville--The town of a thousand golden memories -- VIII. Chilcotin--Heart of the great British Columbia cattle country -- IX. Secrets in the great north -- X. Prince George and historic Fort St. James -- XI. Trappers, traders and pioneer settlers -- XII. Romantic trails of northern British Columbia -- XIII. The bridge river valley -- XIV. Waterways of the great north -- XV. Down the Peace--From finlay forks to old Fort St. John -- XVI. Peace River--The Last great west -- XVII. Taming the northern wilderness--The Story of sixteen years.
- Accession Number
- 2023.47
- Call Number
- 02.5 J64b
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20134
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1929
- Author
- United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
- Call Number
- 02.3 D34c Pam
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
- Published Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 64 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to a comprehensive collection of information regarding travel and amenities in Glacier National Park, Montana. The publication provides insight into travel options, accommodations, costs, rules, regulations, animal safety, outdoor activities and much more.
- Contents
- General description (pg. 1)
- A romance in rocks (pg. 2)
- The Lewis overthrust (pg. 3)
- Magnificently colored strata (pg. 3)
- Carved by water and ice (pg. 5)
- Advantages of camping out (pg. 6)
- A general view (pg. 7)
- The west side (pg.7)
- History (pg. 8)
- East side valleys (pg. 8)
- The principal passes (pg. 12)
- South and west side valleys (pg. 15)
- Administration (pg. 17)
- How to reach the park (pg. 17)
- Road-sign information (pg. 20)
- How to dress (pg. 20)
- Transportation and accomodations (pg. 21)
- Free public automobile camp grounds (pg. 24)
- Post offices (pg. 24)
- Telegrams (pg. 25)
- Express (pg. 25)
- Information, utilities, etc. (pg. 25)
- Medical service (pg. 25)
- Saddle-horse tours (pg. 26)
- Nature-guide tours (pg. 27)
- Information for hikers (pg. 27)
- Rowboats (pg. 28)
- Swimming (pg. 28)
- Fishing (pg. 29)
- Wild animals (pg. 31)
- Rules and regulations (pg. 32)
- Map (pg. 40)
- Panoramic view (pg. 40)
- Literature (pg. 41)
- Government publications (pg. 41)
- References (pg. 42)
- Other National Parks (pg. 43)
- Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1929 (pg. 44)
- Hotels, chalets, transportation within the park, etc. (pg. 44)
- Notes
- Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 02.3 D34c Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Exploring the southern Selkirks: including the Valhallas and Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25090
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1980
- Author
- Carter, John
- Leighton, Doug
- Publisher
- Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre
- Call Number
- 02.6 C24e
- Author
- Carter, John
- Leighton, Doug
- Responsibility
- John Carter
- Doug Leighton
- Publisher
- Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre
- Published Date
- 1980
- Physical Description
- 119 pages: illustrations, maps
- Abstract
- Guidebook for exploring the Southern Selkirk mountains, including photographs, maps and trail descriptions
- Contents
- Preface Introduction The Land The Plant Communities Mammals Birds Fish Man in the Southern Selkirks Winter Activities Wilderness Ethics Trail Descriptions: Kokanee Region Valhalla Region Lardeau Region Bonnington Region The Valhalla Park Proposal Equipment Checklist Information Sources and Resource Agencies Reading List
- ISBN
- 0888942737
- Accession Number
- 2018.9003
- Call Number
- 02.6 C24e
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Highways, motor camps and stopping places in British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24953
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1929
- Author
- Bureau of Provincial Information
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
- Call Number
- 02.5 B85h PAM
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- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
- Published Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 96 pages : illustrations, maps
- Abstract
- Pertains to highways, camping, and stopping places in British Columbia as of 1929 - includes maps and descriptions
- Contents
- British Columbia:
- Camps and Fire Precautions
- Fishing and Hunting
- Island Highway
- Vancouver Highways
- Dewdney Road
- Pacific Highways
- Yale Road
- Cariboo Road
- South Trunk Highway
- Kamloops-Okanagan Highway
- Trans-provincial Highway
- Northern Highway
- Okanagan-Arrow-Kootenay Lakes
- Columbia Valley Highway
- Accession Number
- 2014.8336
- Call Number
- 02.5 B85h PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Mentioned as a "Special Publication" in this document entitled "Publications of the Government of British Columbia 1811-1947"
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19849
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1927
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
1 website
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Responsibility
- M.B. Williams
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Published Date
- 1927
- Physical Description
- 47 pages
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.
- Notes
- This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston
- Accession Number
- 2019.50
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.
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Quest for adventure
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20157
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1981
- Author
- Bonington, Chris
- Publisher
- New York : Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.
- Call Number
- 02.1 B64q
- Author
- Bonington, Chris
- Responsibility
- Chris Bonington
- Publisher
- New York : Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.
- Published Date
- 1981
- Physical Description
- 448 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (some color)
- Subjects
- Travel
- History
- Sailing
- Mountaineering
- Hiking
- Abstract
- Pertains to the travels of Thor Heyerdahl, John Ridgeway, Chay Blyth, John Fairfax, Sylvia Cook, Francis Chichester, Robin Knox-Johnston, David Lewis, Wilfred Thesiger, John Blashford-Snell, Mike Jones, Maurice Herzog, John Hunt, Herbert Tichy, Walter Bonatti, Hermann Buhl, Reinhold Messner, Vivian Fuchs, Edmund Hillary, Wally Herbert, Naomie Uemura, Max Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, Larry Newman, Neil Armstrong, Geoff Yeadon, Oliver Statham
- Contents
- Introduction
- Oceans:
- 1) Kon-tiki
- 2) Rowing the Atlantic
- 3) Across Two Oceans
- 4) The Man Who Raced Himself
- 5) Golden Globe
- 6) Ice Bird
- Deserts:
- 7) The Empty Quarter
- Rivers:
- 8) The Blue Nile
- Mountains:
- 9) Annapurna, the First 1800
- 10) The Challenge of Everest
- 11) Cho Oyu
- 12) The Bonatti Pillar
- 13) Board Peak
- 14) Annapurna, South Face
- 15) Diamir - Messner on Nanga Parbat
- The Poles:
- 16) The Crossing of Antarctica
- 17) The Last Great Polar Journey
- 18) Solo to the Pole
- Air:
- 19) Double Eagle
- Space:
- 20) First on the Moon
- Beneath the Earth:
- 21) Dead Man's Handshake
- Facets of Adventure
- A Chronology of Adventure since 1945
- Glossary
- Select Bibliography
- Picture Credits
- Index
- Notes
- Addressed to Hans Gmoser from Philippe Delesalle - dated 1983
- ISBN
- 0517546965
- Accession Number
- AC637
- Call Number
- 02.1 B64q
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- Archives Library
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Sitting in the club car and drinking rum and karma-kola
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3023
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1986
- Author
- Jiles, Paulette
- Publisher
- Winlaw (B.C.) : Polestar Press
- Call Number
- 05.2 J56
- Author
- Jiles, Paulette
- Publisher
- Winlaw (B.C.) : Polestar Press
- Published Date
- 1986
- Physical Description
- 105p. : plan
- Subjects
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Travel
- Notes
- Plan of CPR dome car, p. 3
- ISBN
- 0-919591-13-2
- Accession Number
- 6964
- Call Number
- 05.2 J56
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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
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24921
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1920?]
- Author
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Publisher
- Toronto and Montreal : Southam Press Limited
- Call Number
- 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S
- Responsibility
- Canadian Pacific Railway News Service
- Publisher
- Toronto and Montreal : Southam Press Limited
- Published Date
- [1920?]
- Physical Description
- [26] leaves : chiefly illustrations (some color)
- 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 unattributed photographs.
- Contents
- The Gap
- The Three Sisters, Canmore, ALTA.
- Banff, Showing Bow River Bridge
- Banff Springs Hotel and Bow River Valley
- The Swimming Pool, Banff
- Mount Assiniboine
- Indian Days at Banff
- Lake Minnewanka, near Banff
- On the Bow River, Banff
- Castle Mountain
- Lakes in the Clouds
- The Giant Steps, Paradise Valley
- Lake Louise
- The Great Divide
- Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks
- Paradise Valley
- Cathedral Mountain
- Spiral Tunnels, Field, B.C.
- Mount Stephen and Field, B.C.
- Twin Falls and the Yoho Valley
- Emerald Lake
- Mount Chancellor, Leanchoil
- Mount Sir Donald, near Glacier, B.C.
- Hell's Gate, Fraser Canyon, B.C.
- Descriptive Index
- Accession Number
- 7889
- Call Number
- 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S
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The triangle tour of British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7932
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1926
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16tr Pam copy 1 1926
- 02.5 C16tr PAM copy 2
1 website
- Responsibility
- Canadian National Railways
- Published Date
- 1926
- Physical Description
- 16p. : ill., map
- Subjects
- Travel
- Tourism
- Canadian National Railway
- Railway map
- Railway routes
- Jasper National Park
- Prince Rupert - Stewart
- Vancouver
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Triangle Tour of British Columbia which route includes Jasper to Prince Rupert to Vancouver to Jasper on Canadian National Railway - includes detailed map of railway route, summary of trip, and photographs of Jasper and other sightseeing opportunities along the route, list of Canadian National Railway Office of the Travel Department and layout of the Canadian National Railway steamships the Prince Rupert and the Prince George
- Notes
- Publication date of copy 2 unknown, varies from copy 1 1926 pamphlet
- Accession Number
- 20500
- 2019.103
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16tr Pam copy 1 1926
- 02.5 C16tr PAM copy 2
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Version available online
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The valley of the hidden lakes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25085
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1922
- Author
- Wilcox, Walter D.
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : The Society
- Call Number
- 02.6 W64v
- Author
- Wilcox, Walter D.
- Responsibility
- Walter D. Wilcox
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : The Society
- Published Date
- 1922
- Physical Description
- 9 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, map
- Scale
- 1:40,0000
- Abstract
- Summary of Walter D. Wilcox’s time spent at the Valley of the Hidden Lakes
- Notes
- Reprinted from Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia.no. 3-4, April-July, 1922.XX
- Accession Number
- TBD
- Call Number
- 02.6 W64v
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- Archives Library
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