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Canadians and the natural environment to the twenty-first century

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19797
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2012
Author
Forkey, Neil Stevens
Publisher
Toronto : University of Toronto Press
Call Number
08.1 Fo74c
Author
Forkey, Neil Stevens
Responsibility
Neil Stevens Forkey
Publisher
Toronto : University of Toronto Press
Published Date
2012
Physical Description
157 pages ; 22 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Nature
Canada
History
History-Canada
Canadian Rockies
Alpine Club of Canada
Group of Seven
Harris, Lawren
Parker, Elizabeth
National parks
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Abstract
"Canadians and the Natural Environment to the Twenty-First Century provides an ideal foundation for undergraduates and general readers on the history of Canada's complex environmental issues. Through clear, easy-to-understand case studies, Neil Forkey integrates the ongoing interplay of humans and the natural world into national, continental, and global contexts. Forkey's engaging survey addresses significant episodes from across the country over the past four hundred years: the classification of Canada's environments by its earliest inhabitants, the relationship between science and sentiment in the Victorian era, the shift towards conservation and preservation of resources in the early twentieth century, and the rise of environmentalism and issues involving First Nations at the end of the century. Canadians and the Natural Environment to the Twenty-First Century provides an accessible synthesis of the most important recent work in the field, making it a truly state-of-the-art contribution to Canadian environmental history."--Publisher's website.
Contents
Introduction -- The classification of Canada's environments (1600s to early 1900s) -- Natural resources, economic growth, and the need for conservation (1800s and 1900s) -- Romanticism and the preservation of nature (1800s and 1900s) -- Environmentalism (1950s to 2000s) -- Aboriginal Canadians and natural resources : an overview -- Conclusion.
ISBN
978-0-8020-9022-5
Accession Number
p2019-18
Call Number
08.1 Fo74c
Collection
Archives Library
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A climber's guide to the Rocky Mountains of Canada

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19847
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1930
Author
Palmer, Howard and J. Monroe Thorington
Publisher
[Philadelphia] American Alpine Club
Edition
second edition
Call Number
01.4 P18a
Author
Palmer, Howard and J. Monroe Thorington
Responsibility
Howard Palmer and J. Monroe Thorington
Edition
second edition
Publisher
[Philadelphia] American Alpine Club
Published Date
1930
Physical Description
[244] pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
American Alpine Club
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rockies
Guide
Mountain guides
Canada
Mountaineering
Abstract
Pertains to a comprehensive climbing guide based on the mountains in the Canadian Rockies. The book was likely to be considered an invaluable resource for mountaineers based on the complexity and detail of the information provided. In detail, the guide offers insight into the approximate locations, elevation gains, climbing distances/time, and additional relevant information pertaining to climbing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Part one: international boundary to Kicking Horse pass
Part two: Kicking Horse pass to Yellowhead pass
Part three: Yellowhead pass to Jasper pass
Accession Number
2019.48
Call Number
01.4 P18a
Collection
Archives Library
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One man's mountains : Joe Weiss in Jasper

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19896
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1979
Author
Collinson, Helen
Publisher
Edmonton : The University of Alberta Collections
Author
Collinson, Helen
Responsibility
Helen Collinson
Publisher
Edmonton : The University of Alberta Collections
Published Date
1979
Physical Description
43 pages : illustrations ; 20 x 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Weiss, Joe
Photography
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Pictorial works
Bibliography
Exhibition catalogue
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Accession Number
2019.64
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
February, 1942
Author
Sissons, C.B.
Publisher
Ontario : The Canadian Geographical Society
Call Number
01.4 Si8c Pam
Author
Sissons, C.B.
Responsibility
C.B. Sissons
Publisher
Ontario : The Canadian Geographical Society
Published Date
February, 1942
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers Canadian
Canadian Rockies
Abstract
Pertains to the experience of C.B. Sisson and his ascent of Mount Coleman with his wife and children. He shares details of his travels, both exploring the pain and success’ he shared along his trip. The article is pertinent to the Canadian Rocky Mountains in that Mt. Coleman exists within them. Readers can expect to read a personal story of perseverance, adventure and strength.
Notes
article IN Canadian Geographical Journal, Volume XXIV, No. 2. Mount Coleman by C.B. Sissons can be found on page 102 of the journal.
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
01.4 Si8c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Artist
Michael Cameron (1955 – , Canadian)
Date
2004
Medium
oil; tar; varnish on board
Catalogue Number
CaM.02.08
Description
2003 forest fire in Skoki Valley.
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Artist
Michael Cameron (1955 – , Canadian)
Title
Valley Fire
Date
2004
Medium
oil; tar; varnish on board
Dimensions
76.0 x 76.0 cm
Description
2003 forest fire in Skoki Valley.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Skoki Valley
forest fire
Credit
Gift of Michael Cameron, Banff, 2004
Catalogue Number
CaM.02.08
Images
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Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1941
Medium
graphite on paper envelope
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.483
Description
An image of mountain animals and a teepee. [Several phrases are repeated in columns, written in cursive] Canadian Rockies; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Date
1941
Medium
graphite on paper envelope
Dimensions
26.5 x 17.8 cm
Description
An image of mountain animals and a teepee. [Several phrases are repeated in columns, written in cursive] Canadian Rockies; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Subject
Canadian Rockies
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.483
Images
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Date
prior to 1984
Material
plastic; wood
Catalogue Number
107.01.1005
Description
Round (14.0 dia) plastic picture of the CPR station in Banff, Cascade Mountain in background and printed around the rim is "The Wild Rose Country Banff CPR Station". This is on a dark purple background in a brown wood frame.
Title
Decorative Plaque
Date
prior to 1984
Material
plastic; wood
Dimensions
19.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
Round (14.0 dia) plastic picture of the CPR station in Banff, Cascade Mountain in background and printed around the rim is "The Wild Rose Country Banff CPR Station". This is on a dark purple background in a brown wood frame.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
CPR
Canadian Pacific Railway
souvenir
Banff
Cascade Mountain
Credit
Gift of David Mutton, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
107.01.1005
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Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25206
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2020
Author
Correy, Ryan
Call Number
02.6 C81b
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Author
Correy, Ryan
Responsibility
Ryan Correy
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
192 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biking
Canadian Rockies
Travel
Abstract
Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert journeys in the following locations: Front Range – 496 km gravel grind down the Alberta foothills High Rockies – 183 km opening sampler for the Great Divide Beaverfoot – 389 km expedition along the Rocky Mountain Trench Devil’s Gap – 214 km backcountry passage into Banff National Park Highwood – 357 km over Highwood Pass into the Crowsnest region Castle – 266 km circumnavigation of Waterton and Castle parks Top of the World – 347 km of remote climbs in the East Kootenays Flathead Valley – 291 km through “Grizzly Bear Alley” in southeast British Columbia Three Point – 173 km hike-a-bike adventure around Kananaskis Icefields Parkway (in winter) – 291 km fat-bike trek up the world-renowned Highway 93 to Jasper The result of Correy’s remarkable dedication is an unparalleled collection of ten ambitious, multi-day routes complete with directional cues, detailed maps, a helpful Bikepacking 101 section, rich photography, and personal stories that will stoke the curiosity of both the beginner and the experienced backcountry rider. (From Rocky Mountain Books)
Contents
Foreward
Preface
Introduction
Bikepacking 101
Intermediate Routes
Advanced Routes
Expert Routes
Appendices
Acknowledgements
ISBN
9781771602372
Accession Number
P2020.7
Call Number
02.6 C81b
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Rocky Mountain Books
Websites
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Aloft : Canadian Rockies aerial photography

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25493
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2021
Author
Zizka, Paul
Publisher
Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
06.4 Z7a
Author
Zizka, Paul
Publisher
Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2021
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canadian Rockies
Photography
Photography, Aerial
Mountains
Nature
Environment
Abstract
An astounding, unique collection of some of the most stunning mountain landscapes in North America. There is a reason why the Canadian Rockies are some of the most photographed mountains in the world. Rugged peaks encircle glacier-fed lakes, rise up like protective walls around tree-filled valleys, and offer a stunning backdrop to open alpine meadows. They have been photographed from the valley bottoms, from the shores of famous lakes, and from the summits of prominent peaks. They are accessible by vehicle, boat, gondola, skis and hiking boots. But a lucky few have photographed the Rockies from the air. In the most comprehensive collection of aerial photos to date, Aloft: Canadian Rockies Aerial Photography by Paul Zizka gives the reader a unique bird's-eye view of this prized mountain range. From vast glaciers to winding rivers, animal overpasses to lakes that look like brilliant spills of turquoise paint on the landscape, these images provide a rare look at mountains that are as grandiose from the skies as they are from their better-known vantage points.
ISBN
9781771603973
Accession Number
P2022.01
Call Number
06.4 Z7a
Location
Reading Room
Collection
Archives Library
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Popular day hikes : Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25501
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2019
Author
Daffern, Tony
Publisher
Victoria, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books
Edition
Second
Call Number
02.6 D13p
Author
Daffern, Tony
Edition
Second
Publisher
Victoria, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2019
Physical Description
144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebook
Hiking
Canadian Rockies
Banff and Vicinity
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Abstract
Popular Day Hikes: Canadian Rockies covers 37 popular, accessible trails in one of the world's most stunningly beautiful natural environments. Featuring easy short-day walks, more-strenuous full-day hikes and the occasional easy scramble in areas around Banff, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park and Jasper, this colourful guide contains something for everyone. Some of the trips included are: Spray River Loop Sunshine Meadows Stanley Glacier Lake Agnes Plain of Six Glaciers Larch Valley Yoho Valley to Twin Falls Parker Ridge Valley of the Five Lakes Sulpher Skyline Trail Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings. -- From back cover
Contents
Banff Area
Kootenay National Park
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Yoho National Park
Icefields Parkway
Jasper Area
ISBN
9781771602679
Accession Number
P2022.01
Call Number
02.6 D13p
Collection
Archives Library
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