topic:"Rocky Mountains, Canada" found 4 records - Research Collections

Abstract: Pertains to the experiences of Ben Gadd, an experienced Rocky Mountain naturalist, guide and author. His book combines his personal experiences with the stories and essays of 36 others in order to create a touching, yet compelling story. The book includes a comprehensive selection of photographs, many of which are personal to the author and his family. Being that the author was and continues to be greatly involved with the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the book makes mention of multiple locations in and around the area of Banff such as, Mt. Assiniboine, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Bankhead, Brewster transportation and tours, and Johnston Canyon. The book follows the style of a biography and contains many personal stories and photos from the author and associated family.

Contents: Introduction; Benny; Ben; Cia and Ben; Willy, Cia and Ben; Toby and Willy, Cia and Ben; Index; Other books by Ben Gadd

Notes: Some of the specific references to areas in, and area the Canadian Rocky Mountains are as follows, Mt. Assiniboine (297), Mt. Robson (373), Banff Mountain Film Festival (12, 395, 608), Bankhead (332) and Brewster transportation and tours (463, 469).

ISBN: 9780969263142

Accession Number: 2019.47

Call Number: 02.6 G11a

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: URL pertains to an online website dedicated to Ben Gadd and his continued achievements

Websites

http://www.bengadd.com/

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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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Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers : geological wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25263

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

Published Date: 2017

Author: Leckie, Dale

Publisher: Calgary, Alberta : Dale Leckie

Call Number: 03.2 L46r

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Author: Leckie, Dale

Responsibility: Dale Leckie

Publisher: Calgary, Alberta : Dale Leckie

Published Date: 2017

Physical Description: 216 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps

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

Subjects: Geology; Geology - Jasper; Geology - Rocky Mountains, Canada; Geology - The West, Canadian; Guidebook; Guidebooks; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park

Abstract: This geological guide will assist tourists to choose and visit easily accessible sites that exemplify the sensational vistas in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. It was this breathtaking scenery for which the parks were given status as a UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. The route is along the principle highways from Canmore to Banff, to Lake Louise, a side trip to Field, BC, back to Lake Louise and then north to Jasper through the Icefields Parkway. Explanations, color photographs, illustrations and maps highlight the geology for 50 sites. Mountains, rivers, glaciers and 500 million year fossils of the Burgess Shale are described. The book will assist travellers on how to arrive at a viewpoint, where to park and where to walk. Travellers interested in natural history such as birding, the vegetation and wildlife will want this book to understand the geological wonders that they are. Dale Leckie is an award-winning geologist who is internationally recognized for his many contributions to geology. Dale has a Ph.D. in Geology from McMaster University (1984), a M.Sc in Geography from McMaster University (1980) and B.Sc. in Geography from University of Alberta (1977). Dale Leckie is a Professional Geologist who has worked as a scientist at the Geological Survey of Canada and as Chief Geologist in a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published over a 100 refereed papers most of those on the geology of Western Canada. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Geoscience Department at the University of Calgary. Dale has been President of the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). He has been leading geological field trips into the Rocky Mountains throughout his career. (from McNally Robinson website)

Contents: Author's preface; Introduction; Organization of this book; Trip planner; Safety; Setting the stage; Mount Yamnuska to Banff Townsite; Geology of the Banff Townsite area; Banff to Lake Louise; Over the pass: the Field area in Yoho National Park; Along the ridge: the Icefields Parkway; Geology of the Jasper Townsite area; Dissoloving the limestone: canyons, caves and lakes of the Maligne River; Jasper to Jasper National Park Gate; Acknowledgenments; The glossary of terms; The glossary of stratigraphy; Image credits; About the artist; About the author; About the designer

ISBN: 9780995908208

Accession Number: P2020.07

Call Number: 03.2 L46r

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publisher's website

Websites

https://brokenpoplars.ca/

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Tears for old Lacerta : new poems

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19868

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

Published Date: 1990

Author: Burles, Gordon

Publisher: Banff, Alta. : G. Burles

Call Number: 05.1 B92t Pam

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Author: Burles, Gordon

Responsibility: Gordon Burles

Publisher: Banff, Alta. : G. Burles

Published Date: 1990

Physical Description: 92 pages

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

Subjects: Poetry; Art; Rocky Mountains Canada

Abstract: Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’s work reflects a somber undertone, and covers topics pertaining to people, places, and nature.

Notes: Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “To Liz – best wishes, from Gordon Burles”

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 05.1 B92t Pam

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Websites

http://archives.whyte.org/dbtw-wpd/exec/dbtwpub.dll

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