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Tommy Walker fonds Cache Creek (B.C.)
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Spatsizi wilderness

The item consists of a film reel containing a documentary. It shows the unique wilderness of the Spatsizi Plateau, and the area's flora, fauna and scenery, as observed by guide-outfitter Tommy Walker. The film points out the negative impact of recent development in the area, and emphasizes the importance of preserving the Spatsizi. Mountain sheep, Stone sheep, Osborn caribou, moose, eagles, beaver, marmots, and many other wildlife species are shown.

Spatsizi : spring, summer, fall, winter

The item consists of a film reel containing edited footage created sometime between 1957 and 1968. It shows Walker's guiding and outfitting activities in the Spatsizi Plateau, and the area's flora, fauna and scenery over the four seasons (as indicated by title frames). It includes footage of pack trains, packing (with horses and with dogs), hunting and fishing trips, big game trophies, etc.