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[Fishing by packhorse and canoe]

Footage. A small group of men travel by packhorse through scenic hilly country to fishing spots on rivers, lakes and streams. They camp and fish at each spot, catching many trout.

[Fishing with the boys]

Footage. Shows a fishing trip with a group of men vacationing at Echo Lodge (Paul Lake, B.C.) where they ride horses, fish, cook trout over a campfire, relax, etc. Towards the end of the film, Ashcroft appears -- presumably a stop-over on the way back to Vancouver.

[Flying U ranch]

Footage. Shows a round-up of wild horses at the Flying U Ranch at Green Lake (near 70 Mile House, B.C.). Long sequences include ranch hands racing over hilly grassland, herding horses, then sorting them in the corral.

[Fraser Canyon motoring] : [footage and out-takes]

Footage. This is a compilation of footage showing motoring through the Fraser Canyon from Hope to near Lytton. Depicted at length are the canyon gorges and the turbulent Fraser River, as well as the highway and railway routes along the steep canyon walls. Also shows motorists' accommodations en route: Fort Hope Tavern, All Hallow's Lodge (Yale), and Alexandra Lodge.

[Fraser Valley] : [footage and out-takes]

Footage. Mainly shows commercial and tourist activities in the middle and upper Fraser Valley. Shots include: a small freighter on the Fraser River; Brackman-Ker Milling Company (New Westminster); aerial view of an urban area; Johnston Bros. & Byrnell Freight Lines (Chilliwack); "Valley Celery" packing plant; Harrison Lake tourists and resorts; lake barges; a residential street; dairy cattle; berry picking and packing (Hatzic, B.C.); a railway platform; and the Bungalow Garage and Cafe in Matsqui.

[Nelson] : [footage and out-takes]

Footage. Views of Nelson streets and businesses: Palm Dairies Ltd., Madden Hotel, Kootenay Motors, and Nelson Transfer Co. Ltd. (with staff posing for camera). Moving company (West Transfer Co.) at work. Various residents. Plywood plant interiors [dark and soft-focus]. Horses at stables. Nelson waterfront. Sawmill. Car ferry (at Procter?). Lakeside leisure activities -- swimming, fishing, etc.

[Hyas Lake] : [footage]

Footage. A fishing trip to Hyas Lake (north of Kamloops): a man and woman on horseback ride through the woods, arrive at a lakeside cabin, fish from a boat, and catch large trout.

[Mining exploration]

Footage. A film showing gold and silver mining exploration at a site somewhere in south central B.C. Pan of the countryside. Aspects of mining exploration, including dumping waste from an excavation; two men prospecting with picks; close-up of rock face to show mineral content; delivery of diamond drill equipment for core sampling. This is followed by a section showing a small-scale mine in operation, plus shots of mining staff.

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