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Tourism and promotional films and videos East Kootenay Region (B.C.)
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A place of refuge

The item is a composite print of a travelogue from 1969. It shows the summer and winter activities in the Columbia Valley of the East Kootenay region. A sequence on the area's history is followed by shots of various approaches to the Valley, and footage of Fernie, ranching, wildlife, skiing, the Kimberley Snow Fiesta, snowmobiling, fishing (ice & stream), the Kootenay Trout Hatchery, Wasa Lake, a modern paddlewheeler, water skiing, the restored pioneer community of Fort Steele, mountain climbing in the Bugaboos, trail riding, provincial campsites, Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont.

A place of refuge : out-takes

The item consists of five reels of film out-takes, from 1967 to 1969, comprising about 3,800 feet in total. The outs are from a travel film about the East Kootenay and Columbia Valleys and depicts the summer and winter activities of the Columbia Valley.

BC Government Travel Bureau : miscellaneous out-takes, reel 01

The item is a film reel of out-takes from ca. 1943-1945. Comprises out-footage from completed BC Government Travel Bureau films: "Kootenay East, Kootenay West", "Of mines and men" and "Rails to romance". Includes people at cairn; various shots of scenery and recreational activities; footage of the steamship "Lady Alexandra" departing Vancouver, arriving at Bowen Island (with scenes on the island), and arriving at Squamish; plus shot(s) of Lillooet.

BC Government Travel Bureau : miscellaneous out-takes, reel 02

The item is a film reel of out-takes from ca. 1941-1945. Comprises out-footage from completed BC Government Travel Bureau films: "Kootenay East, Kootenay West", and possibly "Eggs Unlimited" and "The Fraser Valley". Includes autumn scenes; boats on lake; river, highway and rail line in Fraser Canyon; horseback riding; cattle ranching; hunting; river ferry; rodeo; Clinton; Agassiz; plaques at Fort Yale, Sapperton, and Fort Alexandria sites; egg grading and chicken farming; the Great Divide; swimming; scenery; recreational activities; cable ferry docking and unloading cars (Columbia River?); mining; the "Minto" docking and unloading.

BC Government Travel Bureau : miscellaneous out-takes, reel 08

The item is a reel of film out-takes from 1957-1961. This reel is believed to be duplicate out-footage from the BC Government Travel Bureau film "Kootenay Lake Holiday". Includes shots of the Kootenay (?) River; power plant (Bonnington Falls); bridges; downtown Nelson; hoodoos; Vancouver's West End; highway scenes; boating; scenery; recreational activities; salmon enhancement facility; ferry and Fort Steele.

BC Government Travel Bureau : miscellaneous out-takes, reel 09

The item consists of film out-takes from ca. 1944. It contains out-footage, primarily from the BC Government Travel Bureau films "Kootenay West" and "Kootenay East" and includes footage of a sawmill; Nelson, including fire truck, Courthouse, and parade shots; the sternwheeler "Minto"; car ferry unloading (Kootenay Lake?), docking and loading; fishing from a small boat; scenery; recreational activities; logging and tennis.

The unknown Rockies

The item is a composite print of a travelogue from 1974. It depicts a skiing holiday through the eyes of a Japanese tour group member, who recollects his adventures while waiting for his plane at the Vancouver International Airport. Shows skiing at Grouse Mountain, Kimberley, Fairmont Hot Springs, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Banff and Lake Louise. Includes a sequence on glacier skiing in the Bugaboos (Purcell Mountains).

The unknown Rockies : Japanese version

The item is a composite print of a travelogue from 1974. It depicts a skiing holiday through the eyes of a Japanese tour group member, who recollects his adventures while waiting for his plane at the Vancouver International Airport. Shows skiing at Grouse Mountain, Kimberley, Fairmont Hot Springs, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Banff and Lake Louise. Includes a sequence on glacier skiing in the Bugaboos (Purcell Mountains).

Valley of a thousand peaks

The item is a composite print of a travelogue from 1978. It showcases the East Kootenay region and the Rockies. Includes footage of Cranbrook (Sam Steele Days), a rodeo, the recreated pioneer village of Fort Steele, Kimberley July Fest activities, Invermere, Yoho National Park (including Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge & Takakkaw Falls), mountain hiking, autumn scenes, fishing, winter, skiing and heli-skiing.

Valley of a thousand peaks : French version

The item is a composite print of a travelogue from 1978. It showcases the East Kootenay region and the Rockies. Includes footage of Cranbrook (Sam Steele Days), a rodeo, the recreated pioneer village of Fort Steele, Kimberley July Fest activities, Invermere, Yoho National Park (including Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge & Takakkaw Falls), mountain hiking, autumn scenes, fishing, winter, skiing and heli-skiing.

Valley of a thousand peaks : Japanese version

The item is a composite print of a travelogue from 1978. It showcases the East Kootenay region and the Rockies. Includes footage of Cranbrook (Sam Steele Days), a rodeo, the recreated pioneer village of Fort Steele, Kimberley July Fest activities, Invermere, Yoho National Park (including Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge & Takakkaw Falls), mountain hiking, autumn scenes, fishing, winter, skiing and heli-skiing.