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The item is a reel of unedited footage showing the construction of a culvert at Culliton Creek on the Alta Lake Road, near Garibaldi.

The reel consists of unedited footage. Shows the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge at the site of a bridge washout at Brunswick Beach.

The item is a reel of promotional film about the history of Rogers Pass and the construction of the section of the Trans-Canada Highway that runs through it. Includes a re-enactment of the pass's discovery in 1881 by Major A.B. Rogers.

The item is a reel of unedited footage. In several extended shots taken from a helicopter, this footage follows Highway 99 north through Delta to the then newly-completed Deas Island tunnel. Both tunnel approaches are shown.

The item is a training film on the technique of road surfacing, using as a model the project to re-surface Lion's Gate Bridge with coal tar epoxy resin. Includes tests, technical and site preparations, and the actual undertaking of the work by Northern Construction. Originally produced for training purposes, this version was released as a public information film.

The item is a reel of promotional film showing the design, construction and launching of the B.C. Government ferries M.V. "[Queen of] Sidney" and M.V. "[Queen of] Tsawwassen".

The item is a reel of unedited footage showing the blasting for highway construction on the Yellowhead route.

The item is a film reel containing a television commercial. Promotes the new ferry service to the Gulf Islands. The newly-built ferry "Queen of the Islands" will provide service from Tsawassen to Galiano, Mayne and Saltspring Islands.

The item consists of two reels of original Kodachrome unedited footage with additional film elements. Shows the construction of the Pitt River Bridge. Includes detailed coverage of all construction phases.

The item is a reel of unedited footage showing the construction of the Upper Levels Highway in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Includes sequences on the ceremony marking the start of construction (with Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi); construction of Mosquito Bridge; excavation, grading, evening, levelling and paving work on the highway; aerial views of highway construction, Mosquito Bridge, and the vicinity; pouring and forming the concrete side guards.

The item consists of two reels of unedited footage. Shows construction work on the Squamish Highway (between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish) and on the Fraser Canyon highway. Premier W.A.C. Bennett, Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi, and other dignitaries are seen at ceremonies.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Shows the work of the Bridge Patrol and Ferry Patrol to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow on bridges and at BC Ferry terminals. Includes footage shot on Second Narrows Bridge, the Stanley Park highway, Oak Street Bridge, Lions Gate Bridge, Richmond freeway, and Tsawwassen ferry terminal.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Shows site of the washout with collapsed bridge and full Bailey bridge construction.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Shows construction inside the China Bar tunnel (including "pumpcrete" lining), and its highway approaches.

The item is a training film. Shows patching truck and crew, and depicts procedures used to repair cracked asphalt on the highway.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Shows construction of highway access to the Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain. Includes shots of models and aerial views.

The item is a reel of unedited footage of the Cariboo and Hope-Princeton highways.

The item is a reel of film footage showing the opening of the Salmo-Creston highway.

The item consists of three reels of unedited film footage and other film elements. Contains detailed coverage of the construction of the Second Narrows Bridge spanning Burrard Inlet between North Vancouver and Vancouver. Premier W.A.C. Bennett, Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi, Vancouver Mayor Tom Alsbury, and other dignitaries are seen at the opening ceremonies.

The item consists of a print reel of film footage showing the construction of the Fraser Canyon highway.

The file consists of about 180 feel unedited footage in seven reels. 1. Test or construction of a bridge on the Fraser River, ca. 1937. 2 & 3. Ships sailing through the open swing span of the same bridge. 4. Victoria's Inner Harbour, with the Parliament Buildings lit up at night. 5. Daylight moon over dome of Parliament Buildings; Empress Hotel decorated for Royal Visit. (Kodachrome) 6. Boat launching. (Kodachrome) 7. Cariboo Highway near and in Fraser Canyon; Alexandra Bridge at Spuzzum. (Kodachrome)

The item is a reel of unedited footage. Kelowna Regatta and Penticton Peach Festival activities and celebrations. Kelowna: Ogopogo Pool (a.k.a. Aquatic Pool?) and City Park; footage of parachute skiing, diving, swimming competition and water skiing; Regatta parade floats; buildings on Bernard Avenue. Penticton: children's parade; Square Dance jamboree events; Peach Festival parade floats; beach scenes.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Summer scenes showing Pinewood Lodge, Allison Pass, mountain scenery, an alpine meadow, and the Similkameen.

The item consists of a workprint reel of film footage. Highways minister Phil Gaglardi cuts ribbon made up of various miniature flags at the opening of the Nine Mile Canyon bridge.

The item consists of two reels of unedited film footage. Shows the surveying of the route for Highway 16 along a railway line beside the Skeena River.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Shows construction scenes at Portage Mountain Dam on the Peace River. Highways Minister Phil Gaglardi visits the site.

The item is a reel of film footage showing the removal of toll booths and gates from the Okanagan Lake Bridge at Kelowna.

The item is a reel of film footage showing aerial views of Prince George and vicinity.

The item is a reel of film footage. May show route of the Deas Throughway construction.

The item is a reel of unedited film footage. Shows the damage caused by a landslide on the highway at Sailors Bar, and the clean-up work in progress, using a dredge and other heavy equipment.