Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke
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- 16 campers, and Balsam Lake and Lookout, which will Mt. Revelstoke National Park, Eva, Miller and lade Lakes Information, maps, and literature concerning the parks accommodate eight each, are provided with shelters, camp- have been stocked with trout. may be obtained from the Superintendent's offices at Field KOOTENAY, YOHO, GLACIER stoves, wood fuel, and sanitary conveniences. A fishing licence is required for all mountain national and Radium Hot Springs, from the park wardens located in Campers who are not equipped with cabin trailers should parks, except Glacier and Mount Revelstoke, and is good- in Glacier and Mount Revelstoke Parks, and from park officers bring along tents, canvas cots, blankets, cooking utensils, any of these parks during the season. The co-operation of stationed at the park entrances at Radium Hot Springs AND MOUNT REVELSTOKE and provisions to last them until they can get to the nearest anglers in completing creel census cards is greatly appreci (Kootenay Park) and Leanchoil (Yoho Park). NATIONAL PARKS store. Some campers bring their own oil stoves for cooking, ated. but the majority use the cooking facilities and fuel provided in the camp shelters. HIKING WILDLIFE PROTECTED Camping in these parks is permitted only at places There are 470 miles of improved trails open to hikers in designated for this purpose. For each period of two weeks these four park areas. These trails provide excellent oppor As the chief purposes of Canada's National Parks require or less camping fees are $1.00 for ordinary tents. For auto tunities for exploring the magnificent scenery in the region— that they be maintained in their natural state, all wildlife mobile trailers the rate is 50c for one day, $1.00 for two much of which is not visible from either the highways or within their boundaries is rigidly protected. For this reason days, and $2.00 for any period over two days up to two weeks. railways. Many nature lovers make annual trail trips into, hunting and the possession of firearms are strictly prohibited. Permits may be secured from the camp attendants or from remote areas to observe and photograph wildlife in its native As the parks are game sanctuaries, visitors must not molest the offices of the superintendent of the parks. habitat. The Sky Line Hikers and The Trail Riders fre any wild animals or birds or their nests. Dogs or cats are quently have organized hikes and rides in these parks. not allowed in any national park except under special per mission. RECREATION MOTORING The Banff-Windermere Highway which traverses Kootenay BATHING AND SWIMMING National Park, and the Trans-Canada Highway which crosses FAUNA AND FLORA An outdoor pool at Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay Yoho National Park and follows the big bend of the Columbia Wild animal and bird life is very abundant in the parks. 4 National Park offers year-round bathing and swimming. The River around to Mount Revelstoke National Park, are the Among the species of big game found in the Rockies are •xi pool is fed by hot mineral springs situated just east of the two main highways in this mountain region. Side trips by moose, elk, deer, Rocky Mountain sheep and goat, black, mm r gateway building. They are among the hottest on the motor car might include a visit to spectacular Takakkaw brown and grizzly bear, and numerous fur-bearing animals continent, having a temperature of 114°F. where they issue Falls and Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Another including beaver, mink, lynx, and fox. Caribou, black and «*= I- from the rocks. Tests made by Government analysts indicate branch road leading from the Trans-Canada Highway grizzly bear, deer, and goat are also found in the Selkirks. a very high radium content and radio-activity. winds up to the Lookout Station in Mount Revelstoke National Bird life includes grouse, ptarmigan, and numerous song tk< y Park, ascending the mountain by means of switchbacks with birds of bright plumage. easy grades. BOATING AND CANOEING The flora of Kootenay and Yoho Parks include such species Boating and canoeing are popular in some of the lakes in TRAIL RIDING as the lodgepole or Western jack pine, spruce, balsam these park areas. Permission to operate a motor-propelled fir, poplar, Cottonwood, mountain maple, and larch. The boat on park waters must be obtained from the park superin An ever-increasing number of visitors to these park areas vegetation in Glacier Park is luxuriant, with giant cedar, tendent. are adding the trail trip to their vacation experiences. "The hemlock, and Douglas fir abundant. long, long trail a-winding" into the heart of the mountains The wild flowers of the park are also of delight to the •h has a lure which is almost irresistible. Visitors who come to CLIMBING the park by highway or railway may feel that they have visitor. Over 500 varieties have been identified in the on These parks, which are part of the "roof" of the Canadian only a "bowing acquaintance" with the mountains. Trails Rockies and Selkirks, and their colour, fragrance, and Rockies and Selkirks, are a paradise for the mountaineer. unseen from the railway or highway wind through fragrant delicate loveliness add a touch of enchantment to the region. The satisfaction of achievement which climbers feel in con forests carpeted with pine and fir needles, along narrow They grow in profusion in the valleys and on the slopes of quering challenging peaks, the thrilling experience of gorges and canyons, around the rim of flower-bedecked the mountains, and are even found above timber-line at the » picking one's uncharted way through primitive mountain valleys, to placid lakes teeming with fish, into the territory edge of the eternal snows. wilderness, and the impressive solitude of remote places of the bighorn sheep and the mountain goat, past glittering have a strong appeal for the adventurous. peaks, melting glaciers, foaming cataracts and mighty waterfalls. The Alpine Club of Canada, which fosters supervised FIRE PREVENTION a H climbing, frequently holds its camps in Yoho and Glacier Among the charms of trail riding are the sense it gives of <= s National Parks. Amateur climbers are well advised to intimacy with nature and the abiding peace of the primeval Visitors are requested to co-operate with park officers in o secure competent guides and proper equipment before wilderness. the prevention of fires. Matches, cigarette and cigar butts, n tackling the more difficult mountain terrain. pipe ashes, and other smoking materials should be completely e 7. WINTER SPORTS extinguished before being thrown away, and then dropped CYCLING Mount Revelstoke National Park has been the locale of only on bare soil. I : Cycling on some of the main highways is possible as an many international ski-jumping contests. Several world's Camp-fires should be kindled only at places provided for & < additional form of recreation, and gradually cyclists are records have been established in this park. Western uni the purpose, .and must be completely extinguished before a ~. taking advantage of this delightful way of seeing the parks versities and ski clubs hold annual competitions at this being left. Persons using the park trails unaccompanied at low costs. famous winter sports centre. The rolling slopes of Mount by a licensed guide should acquaint themselves with the 5 S Revelstoke, which are covered with deep powder snow park regulations and secure particulars concerning suitable from December until May, offer particularly fine terrain camp-sites and other related information. Parties making FISHING for all types of skiing. extended trips into park areas from railroads or park high In Yoho National Park, Ross, Wapta, Emerald, O'Hara and High country skiing and ski-mountaineering are also ways should register with the district park warden. ^ 2 several other lakes as well as a number of streams, have popular in Yoho and Glacier National Parks. been stocked with trout. Angling is permitted from July 1st Any fire observed by a park visitor should be extinguished if possible. Fires which cannot be put out promptly should •^ s J si o is. to September 30th for all species of trout which occur in the be reported to the nearest park officer. A fire in a national Park. PARKS ADMINISTRATION park may cause damage which cannot be replaced in a «> — 3 I J2 - s-S >•" 5 ir 0-8 ox In Kootenay National Park the Kootenay and Vermilion century. Not only are the trees in the park a joy and inspira Rivers, as well as other easily accessible streams, provide The administration of Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, and Mount tion, but they afford sanctuary for many forms of wildlife angling for several species of game fish. Revelstoke Parks is carried out by a superintendent whose that add beauty and interest to these areas. It is virtually There are also several streams and two small lakes in office is located at Field, in Yoho Park. A sub-office is impossible to protect these national playgrounds without Glacier National Park which provide good angling, and in maintained at Radium Hot Springs, in Kootenay Park. the close and constant co-operation of all who frequent them. ^ j. 20t-W^nSuSa.Ku.ka,0w^hkk,a,B.kk,o 1^ ^ rtNriv'in»'h(do)d-'1«'n^(naJCinoi6riMn*m VISITORS' GUIDE HOW TO REACH THE PARKS REGISTRATION AND MOTOR LICENCES Location and Description Standard highways link Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and All motorists entering Kootenay and Yoho Parks must FOREWORD Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, and Mount Revelstoke National Yoho National Parks with the other national playgrounds in register and secure transient motor licences. For private Parks are all in the Province of British Columbia.