The Trans-Canada and the Kicking Horse
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- [between 1920 and 1930]
Caption reads, "The Trans-Canada and the Kicking Horse. 2 miles west of Field. Mt. Field in the distance."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
The Trans-Canada and the Kicking Horse
Caption reads, "The Trans-Canada and the Kicking Horse. 2 miles west of Field. Mt. Field in the distance."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Three Sisters. One of the most striking and best known groups of mountains visible from the Canadian Pacific Railway. These rocky peaks attain to a height of approximately ninety seven hundred feet above sea level."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
The Spiral Tunnels, Field Hill, B.C.
Caption reads, "Spiral Tunnels. On the Canadian pacific Railway between Lake Louise and Field. A marvel of Engineering Skill. Note the several levels of railway line."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Takkakaw Falls, 1346 ft. high, Yoho Valley
Caption reads, "Takkakaw Falls. Said to be the highest waterfall in North America. Not a thin wisp of water swaying and twisting in the wind but a stupendous thundering cataract that thrills one by its majestic might."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Sinclair Canyon, Banff, Windermere Road
Caption reads, "Sinclair Canyon. Whose rocky walls form an appropriate portal to Kootenay National Park. Through this narrow cleft runs the Banff-Windermere Highway. Near by are the famous Sinclair Hot Springs."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Mount Temple. Altitude 11,626 feet. One of the outstanding peaks seen from the Railway and auto road, near Lake Louise. It is the objective of many mountain climbers. A wonderful panoramic view is seen from the top."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Mt. Rundle, Banff, Alt. 9,665 ft.
Caption reads, "Mount Rundle, Banff. This fine mountain perpetuates the name and memory of the Rev. R.T. Rundle. A missionary to the Indians, he journeyed into the Rockies in 1841, being the first white man to visit the upper Bow Valley."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Mount Lefroy. Has an altitude over elven thousand feet. Between it and Mount Victoria (seen through the tree tops) is the noted 'Death Trap,' a narrow defile in Abbot Pass where avalanches thunder at frequent intervals."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, " Mount Burgess and Emerald Lake. Mount Burgess is noted as being rich in fossils. Wonderful specimens from life of a bygone age have been found its steep slopes. Emerald Lake is distant seven miles from Field."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Mt. Aissiniboine, Alt. 11,800 ft.
View of Mount Aissiniboine. A tipi can be seen in the foreground of the photo. Caption reads, "Mount Assiniboine. This is undoubtedly the most imposing mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It is distant some fifty miles south west of the two Banff. At its base lies a lake of marvellous blue; upon its shoulder are draped glaciers and snowfields of incredible death; its summit is elevated high into the clean cold upper air, far above the sea of peaks by which it is surrounded."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, " Mt. Columbia. Altitude, 12,000 feet. On the continental divide, 80 miles north of Lake Louise. Waters from the great Columbia Ice Field, 200 square miles of ice, flow into three oceans, the Artic, Pacific, and Atlantic."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Moraine Lake and Valley of Ten Peaks
Caption reads, "Moraine Lake and Valley of Ten Peaks. The scenery of this region is altogether Alpine. A Wonderful array of glaciers descend into the great amphitheatre about the Lake."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Marble Canyon, Banff, Windermere Road
Caption reads, "Marble Canyon. Through an abysmal right in the rocks pour the waters of a rushing glacial stream winding, twisting, worming a way to the open valley below. This canyon, thirty-five miles west of Banff, is singularly east of access."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, " Lakes in the Clouds. On the right, Lake Agnes, in the centre, Mirror Lake, on the left, Lake Louise. Behind, the snow capped heights of Victoria and Lefroy."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier
Caption reads, "Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. Acknowledge to be one of Nature's Scenic Masterpieces. Here, colors are blended exquisitely, the play of light and shade is marvellous. About the lake the poppies grow in gold, in scarlet and in white, like vivid spots of color on an artist's palette."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Hells Gate, Fraser River Canyon
Caption reads, " Hells Gate, Frazer River Canyon.. Where a mighty torrent, churned into foam, seeks channel to the sea."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Field, B.C. and Mount Stephen. A divisional town on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Also the administrative centre of Yoho National Park. Flowing through the valley is the famous Kicking Horse River."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Johnson Canyon. A very attractive beauty sport on the Banff-Lake Louise Highway. At the upper end of the canyon this pretty waterfall sparkles in the sunshine and sings most soothingly."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Completed in 1925. Has accommodation for 700 guests. Is strictly modern and the very latest in hotel construction. Has a commanding view of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. The dining room, overlooking the lake is considered the finest in Canada."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Cathedral Peak, Alt. 10,454 ft.
Caption reads, "Cathedral Peak. Altitude 10, 454 feet. A beautiful outstanding peak, seen from many points. This view was taken from Lake Ohara. Its is also seen to advantage from the motor road to Yoho Valley, also from the train and motor road on Field Hill."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Castle Mountain. 'Standing out in the centre of the valley is a very remarkable mountain which, even at a great distance, looks exactly like a gigantic castle.' --Diary of Sir James Hector, explorer of the Bow Valley, 1857."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Caption reads, "Bow Valley, Banff. As viewed from the Banff Springs Hotel. A glorious panorama of forested valley and snowy peaks--one which has no peer in a region passing rich in scenic beauty."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
View of Bow Lake and the mountains which surround it. A tipi can be seen in the foreground with a man standing outside of it. Caption reads, "Bow Lake. Near the continental divide, twenty-five miles north west of Lake Louise, is one of the Gems of the Rockies. Is passed by the traveller en route to Jasper. The waters from the great Gordon glacier flow into the lake, which is the actual source of the Bow River."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934
Banff Avenue, Banff and Cascade Mountain
Caption reads, "Banff Ave. and Banff. The summit of Cascade mountain towers almost ten thousand feet above sea level. The name is derived from ta fine spun cataract which falls from the eastern flank of the mountain."
Harmon, Byron, 1876-1934