topic:" glacier" found 46 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Publisher: Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys

Publisher: Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys

Physical Description: v, 104 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color). 18 cm.

Subjects: Geology; Geology - British Columbia; Mount Revelstoke National Park; Glacier National Park; British Columbia; Banff National Park

Abstract: Pertains to the geology of Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks. While providing an overview of the geology, the author also provides the reader with specific details making the experience well rounded. The content pertains to the Rocky Mountains and makes specific mention to Banff and Banff National park

Contents: Introduction; Divides; Boundaries of the parks; Origin of the mountains; The rocks; The sculpturing of the mountains; Regional differences in the mountains; Shapes of mountains; Roadlog and points of interest along the Trans-Canada Highway; Epilogue; Index

Notes: The page numbers for the following locations listed in the abstract are as follows; Banff (37), Banff National Park (vi, 4, 19, 37 and 40)

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Publisher: Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited; Toronto : Musson Book Company

Responsibility: by Robert Scharff, in association with the Natural and Historic Resources Branch, Dept. of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources

Publisher: Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited; Toronto : Musson Book Company

Physical Description: vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm

Subjects: National parks; Banff National Park; Guide; Jasper National Park; Kootenay National Park; Glacier National Park; Mount Revelstoke National Park; Waterton Lakes National Park; Yoho National Park

Abstract: Pertains to a guide on Canada’s National Parks. This comprehensive guide offers readers a brief history of each Mountain National Park, as well as other useful information pertaining to risk reduction, camping, environmental preservation, wildlife preservation and sightseeing. Additionally, Robert Scharff includes information regarding activities that may be of interest to visitors such as cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, trail riding and more. Refers to Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes and Yoho National Parks.

Contents: Chapter one - introduction to the mountain national parks (pg. 1); Chapter two - sightseeing in the parks (pg. 34); Chapter three - seeing the wilderness areas of the park (pg. 87); Chapter four - plant life in the parks (pg. 110); Chapter five - wildlife and birds in the parks (pg. 119); Chapter six - fishing in the parks (pg. 142); Chapter seven - winter in the parks (pg. 149); Chapter eight - accomodations and service in the parks (pg. 158)