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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.

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

Subjects: Travel; Cariboo Mountains; Northern British Columbia; Vancouver Island

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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The valley of the hidden lakes

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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

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

Subjects: Travel; Rocky Mountains; Wilcox, Walter Dwight; Guide; Guidebook; Guidebooks

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

Collection: Archives Library

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The triangle tour of British Columbia

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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

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Responsibility: Canadian National Railways

Published Date: 1926

Physical Description: 16p. : ill., map

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

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

Websites

https://digital.library.cornell.edu/catalog/ss:19343231

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Highways, motor camps and stopping places in British Columbia

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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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Author: Bureau of Provincial Information

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 96 pages : illustrations, maps

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

Subjects: Travel; Tourism; Automobiles; Highways; British Columbia; Camps; Maps; Government

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"

Websites

http://www.llbc.leg.bc.ca/public/pubdocs/bcdocs2010/188940/bc1871_1947.pdf

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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"

Notes: In The Illustrated London News, Vol. CXL, No. 3803 , Saturday, March 9, 1912, pp. i - xxviii

Accession Number: 7864

Call Number: 02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.

Collection: Archives Library

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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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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: [1920?]

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Publisher: Toronto and Montreal : Southam Press Limited

Call Number: 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Responsibility: Canadian Pacific Railway News Service

Publisher: Toronto and Montreal : Southam Press Limited

Published Date: [1920?]

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 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

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

Websites

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015070321065&view=1up&seq=8

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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

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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

Author: United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 64 pages

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

Subjects: Glacier National Park; Glacier National Park (U.S.); Montana; Travel; Guide

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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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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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia

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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

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Author: Williams, M.B.

Responsibility: M.B. Williams

Publisher: [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]

Published Date: 1927

Physical Description: 47 pages

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

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.

Websites

http://www.environmentandsociety.org/exhibitions/mb-williams

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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