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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
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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
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Exploring the national parks of Canada

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19871
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1951
Author
Butcher, Devereux
Publisher
Washington, National Parks Association
Call Number
13.113 B97e Pam
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Author
Butcher, Devereux
Responsibility
Devereux Butcher
Publisher
Washington, National Parks Association
Published Date
1951
Physical Description
84 pages illustrations, map 25 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
National parks
Canada
Prince Albert National Park
Yoho National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Glacier National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Banff National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the information and brief history on the following Canadian National Parks, Banff National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Elk Island National Park, Glacier National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Prince Albert National Park, Riding Mountain National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Yoho National Park. The histories of each National Park contains information regarding their location, beginnings, size and additional information that may be pertinent to ones understanding of the location.
Contents
Nature's mansions (pg. 5)
Banff (pg. 11)
Banff-Jasper Highway (pg. 19)
Cape Breton Highlands (pg, 25)
Elk Island (pg. 30)
Glacier (pg. 33)
Jasper (pg. 39)
Kootenay (pg. 46)
Mount Revelstoke (pg. 50)
Prince Albert (pg. 55)
Riding Mountain (pg. 61)
Waterton Lakes (pg. 65)
Yoho (pg. 68)
Maps (pg. 76)
The parks and people (pg. 77)
Other nature reservations in Canada (pg. 79)
For further reading (pg. 81)
Index (pg. 83)
Notes
The content pertaining specifically to Banff National Park can be found in the following page numbers: 11-24
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.113 B97e Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Mountain biking sweet spots

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15398
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
May 2017
Author
Oprsal, Peter Ward, Megan J
Publisher
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.01, 2017
Call Number
P
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Author
Oprsal, Peter Ward, Megan J
Publisher
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.01, 2017
Published Date
May 2017
Physical Description
p.30-31
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kananaskis Country
Waterton Lakes National Park
Kootenay National Park
Revelstoke
Golden
Canmore
Crowsnest Pass
Fernie
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
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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
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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.
Notes
The pamphlet is in both French and English
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.113 P21p Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Walks and easy hikes in the Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14579
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2012
Author
Pole, Graeme
Publisher
Hazelton, British Columbia : Mountain Vision Publishing
Edition
20th anniversary edition
Call Number
02.6 P75w 2012
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Author
Pole, Graeme
Edition
20th anniversary edition
Publisher
Hazelton, British Columbia : Mountain Vision Publishing
Published Date
2012
Physical Description
184 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
A Canadian Rockies Companion Guide
Subjects
Banff National Park
Hiking
Jasper National Park
Kananaskis Provincial Park
Kootenay National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Notes
"151 superb outings in the Rockies"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780969724957
Accession Number
2015.8526
Call Number
02.6 P75w 2012
Collection
Archives Library
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