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Rockies splendor surrounds the VIA train snaking through the mountains to Vancouver
Rockies splendor surrounds the VIA train snaking through the mountains to Vancouver

Rockies splendor surrounds the VIA train snaking through the mountains to Vancouver

Date7/24/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rockies splendor surrounds the VIA train snaking through the mountains to Vancouver
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0012680F
      Here is one of the most famous beauty spots in the Canadian Rockies, Maligne lake, ringed by mountains, not far from Jasper National park's main settl(...)
      Here is one of the most famous beauty spots in the Canadian Rockies, Maligne lake, ringed by mountains, not far from Jasper National park's main settl(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      6/16/1945
      The East Coast Mountains of this continent haven't the fame of the Rockies, Selkirks and Cascades, but, none the less, they are impressive elevations,(...)
      The East Coast Mountains of this continent haven't the fame of the Rockies, Selkirks and Cascades, but, none the less, they are impressive elevations,(...)
      Orne, Harold
      4/1/1944
      Manitoba and the North-west, journal of a trip from Toronto to the Rocky Mountains, via Lake Superior, Thunder Bay, Rat Portage, Winnipeg, Qu'Appelle,(...)
      Manitoba and the North-west, journal of a trip from Toronto to the Rocky Mountains, via Lake Superior, Thunder Bay, Rat Portage, Winnipeg, Qu'Appelle,(...)
      Hunter, Rose & Company
      1882
      Pack trains like this plod single file through the snowy trails and rcky passes as they carry provisions and weapons to the lofty peaks fo the Rockies(...)
      Pack trains like this plod single file through the snowy trails and rcky passes as they carry provisions and weapons to the lofty peaks fo the Rockies(...)
      Canada. Canadian Army
      4/19/1945
      Spectacular scenery of the Fraser River Canyon is part of the charm of a cross-Canada trip on CP's train, the Canadian, a passenger dreamily watches the Rocky Mountains pass by
      Spectacular scenery of the Fraser River Canyon is part of the charm of a cross-Canada trip on CP's train, the Canadian, a passenger dreamily watches the Rocky Mountains pass by
      Spremo, Boris
      3/6/1971
      Spectacular scenery of the Fraser River Canyon is part of the charm of a cross-Canada trip on CP's train, the Canadian, a passenger dreamily watches the Rocky Mountains pass by
      Spectacular scenery of the Fraser River Canyon is part of the charm of a cross-Canada trip on CP's train, the Canadian, a passenger dreamily watches the Rocky Mountains pass by
      Spremo, Boris
      2/17/1971
      Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains, a diary and narrative of travel sport, and adventure, during a journey through the Hudson's Bay company's territories in 1859 and 1860
      Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains, a diary and narrative of travel sport, and adventure, during a journey through the Hudson's Bay company's territories in 1859 and 1860
      James Campbell & Son
      1875
      Tong war takes place right in the middle of the Banff-Jasper Highway, glorious stretch of mountain road that no visitor to the Rockies should miss. Mo(...)
      Tong war takes place right in the middle of the Banff-Jasper Highway, glorious stretch of mountain road that no visitor to the Rockies should miss. Mo(...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      7/9/1973
      It in the Rockies proves the royal tour's must restful adventure, Their majesties left their train at Jasper, walked briskly to a waiting car, then dr(...)
      It in the Rockies proves the royal tour's must restful adventure, Their majesties left their train at Jasper, walked briskly to a waiting car, then dr(...)
      George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
      6/5/1939
      Popular excursions via the Grand trunk railway : and Richelieu & Ontario navigation company's steamers from Detroit to the White Mountains and the sea shore
      Popular excursions via the Grand trunk railway : and Richelieu & Ontario navigation company's steamers from Detroit to the White Mountains and the sea shore
      E. Schober
      1884
      The Rockies of Canada : a rev. and enl. ed. of ''Camping in the Canadian Rockies, ''
      The Rockies of Canada : a rev. and enl. ed. of ''Camping in the Canadian Rockies, ''
      G.P. Putnam's Sons
      1900
      Durish and wife Carole Ann walk along the 8-foot tall fence which surrounds Klahanie
      Durish and wife Carole Ann walk along the 8-foot tall fence which surrounds Klahanie
      Bull, Ron
      8/13/1973