topic:"Tourism" found 4 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

History / Biographical: The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was officially formed in Februray, 1881, to construct a railroad that would link the eastern provinces with British Columbia, a key component of the Canadian Confederation of 1867. Headed by William C. Van Horne as General Manager, the railroad arrived in the Canadian Rockies in 1883 and a siding was established just east of present-day Banff. When railroad workers discovered a natural hot spring on the south side of the Bow River, Van Horne ordered the construction of a hotel that would house visitors brought in by train to visit the springs. Construction of the Banff Springs Hotel finished in 1888 and joined a handful of CPR hotels throughout the Rocky and Selkirk Mountain ranges. The popularity of the hot springs and surrounding area led to the formation of a national park and to the town of Banff. After construction of the railway had completed, the CPR continued to survey and document the Rocky Mountains alongside federal agencies like the Department of the Interior and private outfitters. Utilizing coloured lantern slides the CPR was able to showcase the mountains as both tourist and settlement destinations. Magic lantern shows of these slides could be used for administrative purposes by the company to showcase land holdings and investments or in public shows as advertisements of the new railway.

Scope & Content: Series consists of 14 lantern slides [ca.1900-ca.1925]. Slides are views along the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Name Access: Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Lantern slide; Education; Tourism; Travel and Exploration; Trains

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: All slides were cleaned prior to scanning.

Creator: Canadian Pacific Railway

Biographical Source Notes: https://cpconnectingcanada.ca/#building-the-railway

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M57 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2014.8295; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / V

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Notes: Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Biography; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Research; Geography; Map; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Skiing; Sports; Recreation; Winter sports; Canadian Mountain Holidays; Helicopter skiing; Tourism; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; V40 / V

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1999 - 2015

Reference Code: M57 / VI

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / VI: Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / VI / A: Research Files; M57 / VI / B: Collected publications; M57 / VI / C: Maps

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M57 / VI

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1999 - 2015

Physical Description: 18 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.

Scope & Content: Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / VI / A: Research Files; M57 / VI / B: Collected publications; M57 / VI / C: Maps

Name Access: Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Activities; Environment; Exploration; Geography; Guide; Map; Mountaineering; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Publication; Recreation; Ski areas; Ski Maps; Ski mountaineering; Ski lodges and cabins; Skiing; Sports and recreation; Sports; Tourism; Tourist information; Trail guides; Trails; Travel; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; Waterton; Kootenay National Park; Rogers Pass; Columbia Valley; Crowsnest Pass

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / VI; V40 / VI

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of 3 CD's with photo scans pertaining to the creation of Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1999 - 2015

Reference Code: V40 / VI

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Digital image; Photograph

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / VI : Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V40 / VI

GMD: Digital image; Photograph

Date Range: 1999 - 2015

Physical Description: Digital photo scans on 3 discs

History / Biographical: The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.

Scope & Content: Series consists of 3 CD's with photo scans pertaining to the creation of Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Activities; Environment; Exploration; Geography; Guide; Map; Mountaineering; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Publication; Recreation; Ski areas; Ski Maps; Ski mountaineering; Ski lodges and cabins; Skiing; Sports and recreation; Sports; Tourism; Tourist information; Trail guides; Trails; Travel; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; Waterton; Kootenay National Park; Mount Robson; Columbia Valley; Crowsnest Pass

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with owner

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / VI; S47 / VI

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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