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

Abstract: Here, at last, is the essential companion to the eastern part of Canada's national trail. Profiling 30 separate sections, crossing 6 provinces, and traversing more than 900 km of trail, this guide for the adventurous offers a connoisseur's sampling of the finest components of eastern Canada's Trans Canada Trail. (from publisher's website)

Contents: Foreward; Why this book?; How to use this book; Trails at a glance; Newfoundland; Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island; New Brunswick; Quebec; Southern Ontario; Acknowledgements; Index

Notes: Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival 2019

ISBN: 9781773100005

Accession Number: AC638

Call Number: F1000 H39 T44 Volume 1

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Summary on Goose Lane Editions website

Websites

https://gooselane.com/products/the-best-of-the-great-trail-volume-1

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The best of the Great Trail. Volume 2, Northern Ontario to British Columbia on the Trans Canada Trail

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Haynes, Michael

Publisher: Fredericton, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions

Call Number: F1000 H39 T44 Volume 2

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Author: Haynes, Michael

Publisher: Fredericton, New Brunswick : Goose Lane Editions

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 325 pages : illustrations (colour)

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

Subjects: Trails; Trans Canada trail; Guidebook; Guidebooks

Abstract: What is the longest, most exciting hiking and cycling trail in the world? It can only be The Great Trail. Spanning the entirety of Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic Oceans, this improbable route covers 24,000 kilometres.The Best of The Great Trail is the essential companion to this national trail. In volume 2, Michael Haynes completes his two-book set on The Great Trail, leading hikers and cyclists through thirty "must-see" trails of Western Canada in five provinces. (from publisher's website)

Contents: Foreward; Why this book?; How to use this book; Trails at a glance; British Columbia; Alberta; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Northern Ontario; Acknowledgements; Index

Notes: Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival 2019

ISBN: 9781773100326

Accession Number: AC638

Call Number: F1000 H39 T44 Volume 2

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Summary on Goose Lane Editions website

Websites

https://gooselane.com/products/the-best-of-the-great-trail-volume-2

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Canadian Rockies : they abound in wild animals, glaciers, and luxurious hotels

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

Published Date: 1947

Publisher: Life

Call Number: 02.6 L11c PAM OS

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Publisher: Life

Published Date: 1947

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

Subjects: Banff National Park; Travel; Tourism; Banff Springs Hotel; Rundle Mount; Athabaska River; Brazeau; Maligne Lake; Bow River; Canadian National Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway; Chateau Lake Louise; Trails; Mountaineering; Columbia Icefield

Abstract: Pertains to the Canadian Rocky Mountains as a tourist destination in 1947 and features main geographical attractions such as the Mount Rundle, Athabaska River, Maligne Lake, Bow River in addition to the Banff Springs Hotel with map of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

Notes: In Life, June 9, 1947, pp. 68 - 76

Accession Number: 7889

Call Number: 02.6 L11c PAM OS

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Specific volume with article can be viewed online via Google Books

Websites

https://books.google.ca/books?id=TFcEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

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Family walks and hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Volume 1 : Bragg Creek - Kananaskis - Bow Valley - Banff National Park

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Nugara, Andrew

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

Call Number: 02.6 N89f Vol. 1

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Author: Nugara, Andrew

Responsibility: Andrew Nugara

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

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: xx, 156 pages) : color illustrations, color maps

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

Subjects: Hiking; Travel; Banff National Park; Kootenay National Park; Highways; Highways - Alberta; Kananaskis Country; Maps; Lake Louise; Lake Louise - Roads & Trails

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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Treasures of the trail : a nature guide to Edworthy Park, Lawrey Gardens and the Douglas Fir Trail

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

Published Date: 2002

Author: Osborn, Jerry; The Edworthy Park Heritage Society

Publisher: Calgary : Edworthy Park Heritage Society

Call Number: 04 O1t

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Author: Osborn, Jerry; The Edworthy Park Heritage Society

Responsibility: Jerry Osborn; The Edworthy Park Heritage Society

Publisher: Calgary : Edworthy Park Heritage Society

Published Date: 2002

Physical Description: 164 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports.

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

Subjects: Botany; Wildlife; Archaeology; History; History of Alberta; Maps; Ecology; Calgary; Calgary, Alberta; Walking; Tours; Guidebook; Guidebooks; Trails

Abstract: Pertains to Edworthy Park in Calgary, Alberta, including the geology, paleontology, plant life, animal life, insect life, archaeology, Indigenous Peoples history, settler history and maps of walks which include plant and bird checklists. The three brick plants that operated in what is now Edworthy Park: Burnvale, Brickburn, Tregillus Clay Products were used to construct many buildings in Banff.

Contents: Acknowledgements; Introduction; Geology and Paleontology; Plant Life; Animal Life; Butterflies; Archaeology and Native Culture; History; Park Map; Walk One - Wester Plateau of Edworthy Park; Walk Two - Brickburn and the Pond Lookout Trail; Walk Three - Edworthy Park Riverside; Walk Four - Douglas Fire Trail West; Walk Five - Quarry Road Trail, Lawrey Gardens, and Douglas Fire Trail East; Appendix One - Plant Checklist; Appendix Two - Bird Checklist; Contributors; Further Reading; Index of Photos

Notes: Brick information as per Ann Jones conversation with Lena Goon.

ISBN: 0973176105

Accession Number: 2014.8268

Call Number: 04 O1t

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: City of Calgary website re: Edworthy Park location and trail maps

Websites

https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/SW-parks/Edworthy-Park.aspx

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