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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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By train through the Canadian Rockies the Canadian Pacific way

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue8205
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1950 ?
1951
1953
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway
Publisher
[Montreal?] : [Canadian Pacific Railway Co.]
Call Number
08.5 C16b Pam copy 1 - ca. 1950
08.5 C16b Pam copy 2 - 1951
08.5 C16b Pam copy 3 - 1953
08.5 C16b Pam copy 4 - 1953
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway
Publisher
[Montreal?] : [Canadian Pacific Railway Co.]
Published Date
1950 ?
1951
1953
Physical Description
24 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color), maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebooks
Travel
Tourism
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Abstract
Pertains to westbound travel through the Canadian Rocky Mountains on the Canadian Pacific Railway including maps and distances from stop to stop along the route with accompanying photographs
Contents
Morley to Banff
Banff to Stephen
Stephen to Field
Field to Golden
Golden to Rogers
Rogers to Glacier
Glacier to Revelstoke
Revelstoke to Sicamous
Sicamous to Elson
Elson to Kamloops
Kamloops to North Bend
North Bend to Odlum
Crowsnest Route
Odlum to Vancouver
Accession Number
285
3320
2019.84
Call Number
08.5 C16b Pam copy 1 - ca. 1950
08.5 C16b Pam copy 2 - 1951
08.5 C16b Pam copy 3 - 1953
08.5 C16b Pam copy 4 - 1953
Collection
Archives Library
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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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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
  1 website  
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"
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Journal kept by David Douglas during his travels in North America, 1823- 1827

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6611
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1959
Author
Douglas, David
Publisher
New York : Antiquarian Press
Call Number
04.1 D74
Author
Douglas, David
Responsibility
published under the direction of the Royal Horticultural Society
Publisher
New York : Antiquarian Press
Published Date
1959
Physical Description
364p. : port
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Brown, Mount
Hooker, Mount
Travel
Accession Number
8000
Call Number
04.1 D74
Collection
Archives Library
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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
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.
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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
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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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
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
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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
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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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1954
Author
Hutchison, Harold F.
Publisher
London : London Transport
Call Number
02.2 H97v
Variant Title
Visitor's London 1978 : London transport tourist guide
Author
Hutchison, Harold F.
Responsibility
Harold F. Hutchison
Publisher
London : London Transport
Published Date
1954
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
England
Travel
Maps
Abstract
Pertains to “London Transport’s own official guide to London and its immediate countryside. In alphabetical order, with opening times, admission prices and how to get by bus or underground to more than 500 essential places of interest to the visitor.”
Notes
Includes a large foldout map
Abstract taken directly from the publication itslef
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
02.2 H97v
Collection
Archives Library
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