topic:"Kananaskis" found 5 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting new series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs. The first book for the Canadian Rockies in the series brings together an inspiring collection of comfortable walks and spectacular hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in a number of diverse locations in the Rockies, including: Elbow Falls Powderface Ridge Troll Falls Elbow Lake Grotto Canyon Grassi Lakes Tunnel Mountain Johnston Canyon Stanley Glacier Plain Of Six Glaciers Bow Summit Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings (from Rocky Mountain Books website)

Contents: Introduction; Area Maps; Highway 66, The Elbow; Highway 40 South, Kananaskis Trail; Highway 1, Bow Valley, Canmore, Highway 742 South; Banff; Kootenay National Park; Lake Louise; Icefield Parkway (Highway 93 North(; Important Contacts; Acknowledgements

ISBN: 9781771602242

Accession Number: P2020.07

Call Number: 02.6 N89f Vol. 1

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publishers website

Websites

https://rmbooks.com/book/family-walks-and-hikes-in-the-canadian-rockies-volume-1/

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Family walks and hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Volume 2 : Bragg Creek , Kananaskis , Moraine Lake , Yoho , Icefields Parkway , Jasper

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25205

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Nugara, Andrew

Publisher: [Victoria, BC] : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.

Edition: First

Call Number: 02.6 N89f Vol. 2

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Author: Nugara, Andrew

Responsibility: Andrew Nugara

Edition: First

Publisher: [Victoria, BC] : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: volumes : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 22 cm

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

Subjects: Hiking; Travel; Kananaskis Country; Maps; Highways; Highways - Alberta; Banff; Moraine Lake; Yoho National Park; Jasper

Abstract: amily Walks and Hikes is an exciting series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs. Andrew Nugara’s second book for families looking to experience the splendour of the Canadian Rockies describes additional trips in Bragg Creek, Banff, and Kananaskis that were not included in Volume 1 due to redevelopment of these hiking hotspots since the dramatic Alberta floods of 2013. As well, Volume 2 includes several new areas for family exploration, including Moraine Lake, Yoho, the north section of Highway 93 North, and Jasper. Some of the comfortable walks and spectacular hikes in this new volume are: Forgetmenot Ponds Nihahi Ridge King Creek Canyon Canadian Everest Trail Picklejar Lakes Yamnuska Ha Ling Peak Sunshine Meadows Paget Peak Lookout Takakkaw Falls Parker Ridge Athabasca Glacier Sunwapta Falls Maligne Canyon Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, all of these hikes are accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings (from Rocky Mountain Books website)

Contents: Introduction; Area Maps; Highway 66, the Elbow; Highway 40 South, Kananaskis Trail; Highway 1, Bow Valley, Canmore, Highway 742 South; Banff Area; Moraine Lake; Yoho National Park; Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North); Jasper; Important Contacts; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer

ISBN: 9781771603058

Accession Number: P2020.07

Call Number: 02.6 N89f Vol. 2

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publishers website

Websites

https://rmbooks.com/book/family-walks-and-hikes-in-the-canadian-rockies-volume-2/

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Fortress Mountain and the false promise of public participation in Alberta

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Published Date: March 2020

Author: Fluker, Shaun

Publisher: The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal

Call Number: P

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Author: Fluker, Shaun

Responsibility: Shaun Fluker

Publisher: The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal

Published Date: March 2020

Physical Description: p. 6 - 8

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Kananaskis; Kananaskis Country; Kananaskis Lakes; Water; Watersheds; Hydrology; Hydrology - Alberta

Abstract: Pertains to the application by Fortress Mountain Ski Hill for an amendment to its water license which would allow for 50 million litres of water annually to be removed and bottled

Notes: In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.1, March 2020

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: PDF of publication can be downloaded on Alberta Wilderness' website

Websites

https://albertawilderness.ca/publications/wild-lands-advocate/

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Kananaski Lakes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20042

Medium: Library - Map

Publisher: Geological Survey

Call Number: C7

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Publisher: Geological Survey

Scale: 1:126,720; NTS 82J West 1/2

Medium: Library - Map

Subjects: Kananaskis; Kananaskis Country; Kananaskis Lakes; Kananaskis Lakes 82 J - Alta.-B.C.; Geological Map; Geological Survey of Canada; Geology; Geology - Kananaskis Country - Kananaskis Lakes

Abstract: Pertains to the geological make up of the Kananaskis Lakes area - hand annotated NTS 82J West 1/2 map (copy)

Notes: Stamp reads: "This map has been reprinted from a scanned version of the original map"

Accession Number: 2019.81

Call Number: C7

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Geologic Survey of Canada website

Websites

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/geological-survey-canada/17100

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Rafter six ranch: statement of significance

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

Published Date: 2015

Author: Donald Luxton and Associates INC

Publisher: Donald Luxton and Associates INC

Call Number: 08.1 L96r

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Author: Donald Luxton and Associates INC

Publisher: Donald Luxton and Associates INC

Published Date: 2015

Physical Description: 29 pg

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

Subjects: Kananaskis Country; Ranches; Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains Canada

Abstract: Pertains to the history and significance of the Rafter Six Ranch. In addition to historical significance, the book includes the architectural and design elements that are unique to the Rafter Six Ranch buildings. Above all, the book mentions the Rocky Mountains and the ways in which the Rafter Six Ranch contributed to settlement and expansion in the area.

Contents: Statement of significance; Description of historic place; Heritage value of historical place; Character-defining elements; statements of integrity; Additional images; Bibliography

Accession Number: 2019.58

Call Number: 08.1 L96r

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: URL is linked to the official website of Donald Luxton and Associates INC.

Websites

http://www.donaldluxton.com/

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