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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19864

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

Published Date: 1966

Author: Scharff, Robert

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

Call Number: 13.113 Sch1c Pam

Author: Scharff, Robert

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

Published Date: 1966

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

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

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)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 13.113 Sch1c Pam

Collection: Archives Library

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

The Kicking Horse River touring guide : Yoho National Park

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

Published Date: 1992

Author: Environment Canada., Canadian Parks Service.

Publisher: Environment Canada

Call Number: 13.113 E1k Pam

Author: Environment Canada., Canadian Parks Service.

Publisher: Environment Canada

Published Date: 1992

Physical Description: 19 pages

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

Subjects: Yoho National Park; Guide; Guidebook; Kicking Horse River; Canadian Heritage Rivers System

Abstract: Pertains to a touring guide concerning regulations, safety and information on the Kicking Horse River in Yoho National Park. The guide offers a comprehensive outline of permitted activities and expectations of tourists visiting Yoho National Park. Within the guide is a dedicated section on river safety and the ways in which visitors can be aware of the potential risks associated with water activities. Additionally, the guide shares notable hiking trails, and canoeing areas that are better suited to tourists. Above all, the Kicking Horse River touring guide seeks to inform visitors and ensure safety regulations are established.

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 13.113 E1k Pam

Collection: Archives Library

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Perspectives : Canada's mountain national parks

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19875

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

Published Date: 1974

Author: [Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]

Publisher: [Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]

Call Number: 13.113 P21p Pam

Variant Title: Perspectives : les parcs nationaux des montagnes du Canada

Author: [Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]

Publisher: [Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]

Published Date: 1974

Physical Description: [20] p. : ill., map ; 23 cm

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

Subjects: Mountain Park; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Glacier National Park; Waterton Lakes National Park; Kootenay National Park; Guide; Parks Canada

Abstract: Pertains to the guidelines and the brief histories of various peaks within Canada’s Mountain National Parks. The pamphlet features a guidelines section which focuses on concerns such as wildlife, fire safety, fishing and camping. Additionally, the pamphlet contains a brief history and other pertinent information for the following parks: Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park.