14 records – page 1 of 1.

Battleship Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51450
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of five of the six members of the small party of City of Courtenay officials and their guides walking along the edge of Battleship Lake. The sixth member is the photographer who took this photograph. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. In this…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-055
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of five of the six members of the small party of City of Courtenay officials and their guides walking along the edge of Battleship Lake. The sixth member is the photographer who took this photograph. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. In this photograph George A. Grant is leading the group.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "On our way to Paradise Meadows. The "battleship" is an island in the Lake."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 923
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The Castle and Mount Frink

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51446
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake, with the two mountains known as the Castle (Castlecrag Mountain) and Mount Fink in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in …
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-051
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake, with the two mountains known as the Castle (Castlecrag Mountain) and Mount Fink in the distance. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Where rose the mountains / There to him were friends / Byron"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 805
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Circle Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51448
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Circle (Circlet) lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island, BC. A young man is making his way down Mount Albert Edward, towards the lake. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau made by a small party of City of Courtenay official…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-053
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Circle (Circlet) lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island, BC. A young man is making his way down Mount Albert Edward, towards the lake. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Recreational Activities - Hiking
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on on facing page reads: "Th' outstretching lake, embosomed' mong the hills / The eye with wonder and amazement fills / Burns"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 870
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Croteau Lake and Camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51445
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau Lake and camp at 4000 feet. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-050
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau Lake and camp at 4000 feet. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "A heaven so clear an earth so calm / So sweet so soft so hushed an air / Emily Bronte"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 808
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Cruikshank Canyon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51463
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men, barely visible standing at the edge of the Cruickshank Canyon. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-068
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men, barely visible standing at the edge of the Cruickshank Canyon. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Canyons
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten note on verso of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 962
Images
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From Mount Elma 22nd July 1938

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51458
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
July 22, 1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-063
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of smoke billowing from the Campbell River fire, seen from Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Natural Phenomena - Fires
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Note on verso of photograph reads: "Forest fire of July 22nd which formed by a strong North wind threatened the towns of Comox & Courtney [sic] Vancouver Island and other villages. Photo taken from Mt. Elma 4600 ft. Forbidden Plateau 12 miles from the fire. Photo by P.L. Tait. Vancouver B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Ordered out 22nd July 1938 ~ but 'the Plateau' was happily ordained 'forbidden' to the Campbell River fire."
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Lake within the Forbidden Plateau

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51461
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-066
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 801
Images
Less detail

Lake within the Forbidden Plateau

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51462
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-067
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a lake within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 802
Images
Less detail

Moat Lake

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51451
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-056
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat Lake nestled among the mountains of the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "So shall thy wondering sight at once survey / Vales, lakes, woods, mountains, islands, rocks and sea / Huge hills that heaped in crowded order stand / Stretched o'er the northern and the western land / Thomas Russell"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 835
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Moat Lake as viewed on Mt. Albert Edward climb

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51452
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat lake, taken from Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-057
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Moat lake, taken from Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Mountains
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "Lovest thou mountains great / Peaks to the clouds that soar / Corrie and fell where eagles dwell / And cataracts dash evermore ? / Sheriff Nicholson"
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Mount Albert Edward

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36316
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Mount Albert Edward at 6871 feet, taken from Croteau Lake. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-049
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Mount Albert Edward at 6871 feet, taken from Croteau Lake. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Geographic Features - Mountains
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on accompanying page reads: "The Castle hath a pleasant seat / Shakespeare"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 764
Images
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On Mt. Elma

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51453
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a nursing tree growing out of a stump on Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-058
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of a nursing tree growing out of a stump on Mount Elma. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Continuation of title: "...Forbidden Plateau - Courtenay, B.C."
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "On Mount Elma 4700 ft. where we first saw the real snow."
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 889
Images
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Reflections at Croteau

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51454
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau lake at dusk. A site along the way. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-059
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Croteau lake at dusk. A site along the way. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Plants - Trees
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
Handwritten note on facing page reads: "True beauty dwells in deep retreats / Whose veil is unremoved / Wordsworth"
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 820
Images
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Waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription51460
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1938
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
George Grant subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
243-065
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1990-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of a waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island. This was part of a trip made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Waterfalls
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Tait, Preston L.
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer identifies photograph as no. 944
Images
Less detail

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