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The item is a release print of a documentary film from 1978. It tells the story of the vast coal deposits in the Hat Creek Valley near Cache Creek, and B.C. Hydro's studies regarding potential thermal generation of electricity. Local residents' points-of-view, both for and against the proposed project, are presented. (Power Perspectives 1979.)

The item is a release print of an industrial film from around 1977. The film charts the construction of the Mica Dam from 1964 to 1973.

The item is a negative reel of an industrial film from 1965. It shows the construction at the Arrow dam site, September 1965. There are also aerial views, heavy equipment, dredging and barge dumping fill in lake, etc.

The item consists of film out-takes of the British Empire Commonwealth Games of 1954. Based on footage shot by amateurs at Empire Stadium and UBC, the outs include shots of ceremonies, cycling, diving, swimming, the mile run and the marathon, including the collapse of Jim Peters.

The item is a film reel of out-takes from the 1948 film "Going to Town". These outs show streetcar track removal, buses, downtown traffic, etc.

The item consists of two reel of colour out-takes from the film "Land of the lion", a travelogue on the scenic and recreational attractions of the area between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove. The outs include area scenery and footage of boat racing, riding, parade and celebrations marking May Day and/or Victoria Day, skiing, street scenes and general views.

The item consists of unedited footage from 1955. It shows shots of the Lion's Gate Bridge, view from a car approaching and crossing the bridge, shots of and from a family car driving through residential streets in the British Properties and panoramic views of West Vancouver.

The item consists of unedited film footage from around 1946. It shows BC Electric buses en route throughout North Vancouver, land clearing and house construction in the Capilano Highlands subdivision, streetcars meeting the ferry from Vancouver and at the North Vancouver car barn and miscellaneous shots.

The item consists of unedited film footage from 1955 on two rolls. It contains footage of the demise of BC Electric's last Vancouver streetcar run. The first roll shows streetcars in operation at various points along Hastings Street from Granville Street to the Kootenay Loop exchange, 18 April 1955. The second roll, shot shortly afterward, shows crews removing the streetcar tracks along Hastings and repaving the street.

The item consists of two reels of reversal footage from 1976. It depicts the transportation of a "turbine runner" for the Mica dam from the Vancouver docks to the dam site (via CP Rail flatcar to Revelstoke, truck to the Columbia River, and barge to Mica).

The item is a reel of film footage and outs from 1967. It shows construction in progress at the Portage Mountain dam site.

The item is a composite print of an educational film made in 1958. It shows how hydroelectric power is harnessed and distributed to homes and industry. Shows dam and powerhouse sites, the maintenance of power lines, and the various users of electricity. It is a companion film to NATURE'S MIRACLE.

The item is a composite print of an industrial film made between ca. 1945 and 1948. It shows the first phase of the Bridge River Project including construction of the Bridge River diversion dam, Seton Lake powerhouse, penstock on Mission Mountain, and power transmission lines to Vancouver; site preparation for La Joie storage dam and opening of first phase on 23 October 1948. There is also footage of Vancouver and vicinity emphasizing demand for electrical power.

The item is a black and white workprint of an industrial film made between 1955 and 1958. It shows the construction of the 345,000-volt power line from Bridge River to Rosedale, which took three summers to complete.

The item is an industrial film on a black and white workprint made between 1956 and 1960. It contains footage of the construction of the Mission Dam on the Bridge River project Soletanche and shows special operations (1958-59) required to seal the foundations and substrata under the site to prevent seepage. Depicts work to remove sections of old steel pilings (cut loose by divers with torches working in mud-filled pits); driving a wall of sheet pilings; manufacturing a clay/cement grout mixture and forcing it into the substrata under pressure to form an impervious curtain. This film is likely very similar to the French-language film produced for the French engineering firm (Soletanche Ltd.) which carried out the work.

The item is an industrial film on a colour print made in the late 1950s. It contains footage showing the construction of Mission Dam on Bridge River from 1956 to 60, intended to increase the height of Carpenter Lake. The new dam structure incorporated the original 1948 diversion dam. The film begins with an overview of the Bridge River development.

The item is an industrial film on colour print made in the 1950s. It contains footage showing the construction of penstock system down Mission Mountain to drive the second powerhouse at the Bridge River project.

The item is an industrial film on a black and white workprint, made in the late 1950s. It contains footage depicting construction of powerhouse no. 2 on the shores of Seton Lake at the Bridge River project.

The item is an industrial film on a black and white workprint, made in the late 1950s. It contains footage depicting the construction of the second tunnel through Mission Mountain from Carpenter Lake to feed Seton Powerhouse no. 2.

The item is an Industrial film on a colour print made in the early 1950s. It contains footage of the construction of the fourth penstock down Mission Mountain, to drive generator no. 4 at Seton powerhouse of the Bridge River project.

The item is an industrial film on two film reels. It shows the construction of the first part of the hydro-electric development on the Cheakamus River, including: construction of dam to create a reservoir, the draining of Shadow Lake and construction of a tunnel from Shadow Lake to Squamish River Valley.

The item is an industrial film on a black and white workprint. It continues the story of the hydro-electric development on the Cheakamus River and shows the construction of the penstocks and powerhouse, 23 miles from Squamish. There are shots of tunnel construction and installation of powerhouse equipment. The generators went on-line late in 1957.

The item consists of nine reels of colour out-takes from Cheakamus hydro-electric development, parts 1 and 2. Out-takes show various aspects of the construction of the hydro-electric development on the Cheakamus River.

The item is an industrial film on a black and white workprint. It show the construction of a 100-mile power line from Cheekye to Powell River to supply the needs of the pulp and paper industry. It also shows surveying and construction of line, switching and substations.

The item is an industrial film on a black and white workprint. It shows the construction of the dam and powerhouse at Clowhom Falls.

The item is a documentary film made in 1952. It shows BC-related activities in London England leading up to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, including the laying of a wreath on the grave of Capt. George Vancouver and Lt.-Gov. Clarence Wallace planting a dogwood tree in the same churchyard. The film begins and ends with BC footage showing highlights of the 1951 Royal Visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. There is also a brief sequence showing decorations and activities in Victoria and Vancouver to mark the coronation.

The item consists of three elements that made up a promotional film from 1959. The film is a dramatization which demonstrates how the rates charged for electricity by BC Electric have supposedly fallen over the preceding 20 years. A district representative of BC Electric visits a typical family home. There are several animated sequences, and a few unidentified shots of dam and power line construction.

The item is an Industrial film on colour print made in 1947. It is a film about the growth of B.C. Electric from 1906 to 1946, built around the story of stenographer Flossie Creeden, the first female office employee of the company. Footage includes: Goldstream power plant, Vancouver natural gas facilities, BC Electric Railway lines in Fraser Valley, Stave Falls generator plant, Alouette Lake and Ruskin plants, 1939 royal visit, BCE employee's newsletter, A.E. Grauer family at home, office scenes, plans & construction at Bridge River project, BCE employee's service in World Wars I & II and BCE streetcar and trolley bus services.

The item consists of colour out-takes from the film "Dinner for Miss Creedon" made in 1947

The item is a promotional film on colour print, made in the mid 1950s. It shows the planning, design, construction and features of a BCE "Ease-of-Living" modern home, equipped with up-to-date electrical appliances. Footage of special interest includes a view from a car crossing Lion's Gate Bridge and views of the British Properties.