Fire truck and firemen
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1935
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 8.9 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a Burnaby fire truck and two firemen at Royal Oak and Kingsway. A house is just visible behind them.
Contemplation
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- August 19, 1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George A. Grant sitting on the rock face of Mount Albert Edward and admiring Circle (Circlet) Lake. Two men are standing just behind him. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Island made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials.
Battleship Lake
- 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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Moat Lake
- 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
- 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.
On Mt. Elma
- 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
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Reflections at Croteau
- 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
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Mount Albert Edward 6871 feet
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 21, 1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a hiker leaning against the rock face on Mount Albert Edward and looking at the faces that have been carved into it. Another mountain is visible 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. …
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- July 21, 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, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 243-060
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1990-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a hiker leaning against the rock face on Mount Albert Edward and looking at the faces that have been carved into it. Another mountain is visible 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
- Recreational Activities - Hiking
- Arts - Sculptures
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
- Handwritten note on paper mount reads: "How many Cowichan Indian faces on the lookout?"
- Second handwritten note on paper mount reads: "After about 5 hours 21st JULY 1938 'Yes it looks quite a step yet, but we'll make it in a couple of hours or so."
Less detail
A little nearer the summit
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of a two hikers and a dog who are all close to the summit of 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.
Getting towards the top of Mount Albert Edward
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1938
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia postcard ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of the summit of Mount Albert Edward. This was part of a trip to the Forbidden Plateau on Vancouver Islandn made by a small party of City of Courtenay officials. George A. Grant was one of the climbers in the party.
From Mount Elma 22nd July 1938
- 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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The sun sets over Gower Point
- 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, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Gower Point in Gibsons as the sun is setting. 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 ; 8 x 13 cm, mounted on heavy-weight paper 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 243-064
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1990-06
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Gower Point in Gibsons as the sun is setting. 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 - Islands
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title taken from handwritten title on paper mount
- Continuation of title: "...in a smoky [sic] flaming sky at close of a pleasant holiday 1938."
- Handwritten note on facing page reads: " May I go out a' climbing / On just so glad a day / And it go on without me / All sun and cloud and wind / And someone say about me / He leaves a song behind / P.R.C."
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Waterfall within the Forbidden Plateau
- 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.
Lake within the Forbidden Plateau
- 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.
Lake within the Forbidden Plateau
- 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.
Cruikshank Canyon
- 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.
Sled full of riders
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1937
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a sled full of riders coming through a trail, and look to be headed straight for a dog sitting in the snow. The dog's black and white body is only paritially visible.
Working on an Austin 7
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1933 and 1940]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man working on a Austin 7 (looks to be the 1933 model). He is standing in overalls with a cloth in his hand, holding the passenger side door open. There is a tire on the ground at his feet.
McGavin's truck
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1937
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a man standing outside in the snow in front of a white truck with "McGavin's" stenciled on it. The writing below that has been covered by a sticker that reads: "McGavin's Breads".
Child at the pond
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1934
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w copy negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a child playing in a pond. This is believed to be one of the Rorison twins.