Pertains to the Rocky Mountains including portrayal by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Walter J. Phillips, Ima Uhthoff, Joseph Plaskett, Takao Tanabe, Lawren Harris, Peter Whyte, A.Y. Jackson
Contents
Foreword / Brianna Beacom -- Eastern Canada / Justin Barski -- Changing perceptions of mountain landscapes / Roger Boulet -- Arctic mountains / Justin Barski -- At the summit of the soul / Lisa Christensen -- Rocky Mountains / Justin Barski -- An unseen landscape / Darrin J. Martens -- Coastal mountains / Justin Barski.
Pertains to Mountain Metis - Otipemisiwak - around Jasper National Park, specifically those businnesses run by Metis people including Blue Diamond Mountain Inn, Alberta Rockies Adventures and Mahikan Trails.
Notes
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.04, May 2019
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Website for Crowfoot Media - publishers of Canadian Rockies Annual
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
Pertains to a comprehensive climbing guide based on the mountains in the Canadian Rockies. The book was likely to be considered an invaluable resource for mountaineers based on the complexity and detail of the information provided. In detail, the guide offers insight into the approximate locations, elevation gains, climbing distances/time, and additional relevant information pertaining to climbing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Part one: international boundary to Kicking Horse pass
Pertains to the stories of Mary T.S. Schaffer, an American-Canadian naturalist and adventurer, during her time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to the format of a diary entry, Schaffer’s book invites the reader to experience the Canadian Rockies from her perspective. She tells of her adventurers, struggles and discoveries during her two year exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Expedition of 1907
I.An Explanation
II.Trouble at the Start – Bow Valley
III.Trailing the North Fork
IV.Through unmapped country
V.On the search of fortress lake
VI.To the base of mount Columbia
VII.Back on the old familiar trail
VIII.Nashan Valley, Thompson Pass, the Ice-Fields of Mount Columbia
IX.Off to the Brazeau Country
X.Jonas Pass and a pair of snow-blind eyes
XI.On the golden plains of the Saskatchewan
XII.The valley of the lakes, then back to cizilisation
Expedition of 1908
I.The start
II.Back on our old playground – the north fork
III.The search for the unmapped lake
IV.A maiden voyage on the “new” lake
V.The tribulations of the investigator
VI.The joys of Pobokton Valley and the Sun Wapta
VII.Rock-bluffs, Georges, and residents of the Athabasca
VIII.Bound for Mount Robson
IX.The Tete jaune Cache
X.Going home
Index
Pertains to the experiences of James Outram, an English mountaineer and author. With a specific chapter dedicated to Banff, the author offers insight into what he considered to be the ‘training’ area of the Rocky Mountains, that being Banff itself. Due to his comprehensive climbing experience, the author is able to provide the reader with specific details pertaining to the Canadian Rocky Mountains based on his personal experience and adventures.
Contents
I. The mountains and their history
II. Banff the beautiful
III. Mt. Assiniboine
IV. Lake Louise
V. The tragedy on Mt. Lefroy
VI. The valley of the ten peaks
VII. Field and Mt. Stephen
VIII. The Yoho Valley
IX. The ottertail group
X. The valley of the upper bow
XI. The sources of the North Saskatchewan
XII. Mt. Forbes
XIII. The mountains of the West Branch
XIV. Mt. Bryce
XV. Farther north
Notes
Chapter dedicated to Banff contained in the following page numbers ; 27 -37
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.
When Trains Ruled the Rockies is a personal history of the Banff train station from 1948 through 1962.Drawn from Terry Gainer’s personal memories and experiences from his years living and working at the legendary Banff Railway Station, this entertaining memoir and important historical record beckons the reader into the golden age of railway travel in the mountains of western Canada.Complete with a selection of archival photographs, When Trains Ruled the Rockies documents life at the Banff Railway Station and traces the huge role the station played in the local community. The author’s own story of growing up at the station winds a thread through the narrative and brings into clear focus Terry’s lifelong passion for passenger trains, at one time the most dominant means of transportation for Canadians but sadly an experience that is now fading into history.
Contents
Part I - The golden years: when trains ruled the rockies
Part II - Special trains
Part III - In the trains station's backyard
Part IV - The glory years 1955 - 1962: I've been working on the railroad
Part V - An ending or a beginning?
ISBN
9781771603010
Accession Number
2019.69
Call Number
08.5 G11w
08.5 G22w copy 2 (Reference)
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to the Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. publishing company where the abstract for the book has been drawn from.
