Pacific Coast Tours Through the Canadian Rockies
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BANFF ,II'INGS HOTEL AND BOW RIVER VALLEY PACIFIC COAST TOURS THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Coast, but every traveller should select the prairie land, the route winds for some distance Canadian Pacific if he wishes his tour to through the foothills, before plunging into the THEREembrace arethe manymost attractiveinteresting routesand toremarkable the Pacific FOLLOWINGfastnesses of the a stretch mighty of Rockies.rolling wheat-bearing Then for display of mountain scenery to be found anywhere in over six hundred miles a continuous panorama of' the world. bewildering magnificence is presented, which no pen From Montreal and Toronto, through trains are op- can adequately describe. Wondrous glacial fields, erated to Winnipeg and Vancouver, or, if desired, the startling precipices, snow-capped peaks, wide forest Company's splendid Great Lakes Steamships may be areas, clear lakes, and peaceful valleys combine in used between Owen Sound or Sault Ste. Marie and Fort enchanting array. William. There is also direct train service from Mon- That "there is not a dull or uninteresting moment treal to St. Paul and Minneapolis, via Sault Ste. Marie. all the way" is the testimony of every one who has made From, or through Chicago, passengers make connec- the journey. tion at the Union Station in St. Paul with the following The Canadian Rockies are the scenic climax of the excellent through trains of the Soo-Canadian Pacific: mighty Rocky Mountains, called "the backbone of St. Paul-Seattle America." To the northward they gradually diminish St. Paul-Spokane-Portland in height until the Arctic Circle is reached. Southward St. Paul-Winnipeg they lack that ruggedness and glacial beauty which give them their attractiveness to the lovers of Alpine When stops are made in the mountains, the scenery. Montreal-Winnipeg-Vancouver The New York Tribune says : "It is not generally Toronto-Winnipeg-Vancouver known that within four days' journey of New York City trains are also available. The hotels are so situated, there are waiting for the sightseer and scientific investi- and train schedules arranged, as to enable passengers to gator some of the grandest and most impressive glacial travel through the entire mountain district in daylight. streams in the world. Nothing in Switzerland is to of the region will reveal wonders undreamed of and scenes that surpass concep- tion. Banff, the beautiful; Lake Louise, the wonderful; Field, the majestic; and Glacier, the mighty, are terms used by people who have remained sufficiently long to catch the full inspiration of these matchless resorts. Unique in their attractiveness, and alluring in their beauty, they draw their devotees from all parts of the civilized world. If time permits, the pleasure afforded by a stay at any or all of the resorts mentioned should not be missed. Att HOT SULPHUR SPRI, W1MMING POOL, BANFF be found more beautiful than the glaciers of the Canadian Rockies and Selkirks, and one of the chief attractions of the trip is the fact that one may journey there and back in civilized luxury, and while enjoying the scenes, at the very 'noses' of the wonderful glaciers themselves, may be comfortable and remain in close touch with the wldor ." While even a hurried trip through the Rockies is an experience never to be forgotten, a leisurely exploration BUFFALO AT BANFF 13, '• LLS, BANFF 3 4 At every hour of the day the view is ever changing with the shadows. Picturesquely situated on the very verge of the water is the Chateau Lake Louise, ,where comfortable accommo- dations and excellent service are afforded. SPIRAL TUNNELS Between Hector, near the summit of the Rockies, and Field, one of the greatest engineering feats of the cen- tury has been accomplished. To reduce the steep grade of the western slope of the Rockies, the line has been lengthened, and two immense LAKE LOUISE-" LAKES IN THE CLOUDS" BANFF BANFF, the gateway to the Canadian National Park, is the chief objective point for tourists, and without a peer as a holiday resort. The scenery in the vicinity is incom- parably grand and diversified. Mountain peak surmounts mountain peak ; rock lies piled upon rock; rushing waters and lakes, like gems among the roughness, give color to the scene. Charm- ingly situated on the south bank of the Bow River, near the mouth of the Spray, is Banff Springs Hotel of the Canadian Pacific Hotel System, which ranks among the finest found anywhere. LAKE LOUISE Of the beauty of LAKE LOUISE there is no divided opinion ; every visitor to its shores sings its praises, and it is acknowledged by the most competent judges to be one of the great masterpieces in Nature's picture gallery. As a gem of composition and color- ing it has no rival. Green, blue and purple shadows, and red-brown cliffs mix and melt. GIANT STEPS NEAR LAKE LOUISE 6 ably situated and affords op- portunity for a delightful sojourn to view the many won- drous works of Nature in the vicinity. From the hotel it is only an hour's walk to the Great Glacier of the Selkirks, larger than all the Glaciers of Switzerland combined. General Hamilton wrote in the guests' book at the hotel: "My wife and I have travelled for nearly forty e- years all over the world, and are both agreed the scen- ery at Glacier House is the THE GREAT GLACIER —GLACIER, B. C. spiral tunnels have been driven through the solid rock, each tunnel with approaches making a complete loop of track. These grade-reduc- tion loops add greatly to the scenic effects to be obtained from passing trains. FIELD Surrounded by majestic peaks and tre- mendous glaciers, beautiful lakes and mighty waterfalls, FIELD is a veritable paradise for the mountain climber, sportsman and artist. Under the shadow of Mount Stephen is situated the spacious and comfortable Mount Stephen House, of the Canadian Pacific Hotel System, a splendid base from which to make numerous expeditions ir o the sur- rounding region. (See Side Trips from Field, page 21.) GLACIER Near the summit of the Selkirk Range, lies Glacier in the midst of a region of mighty peaks and glaciers, woods and waterfalls. The Company's hotel, Glacier House, is admir- FIELD AND HDI•Ni sTEPHEN finest we have seen in Europe, Asia, Africa or From Mission junction a branch line runs to the America." International Boundary, connecting at Sumas with the From Glacier, the route, descending the western Northern Pacific Railway. The ST. PAUL-SEATTLE slope of the Selkirks, follows the valley of the Illicil- through trains are operated over this route and connec- lewaet through Albert Canyon, a marvelous gorge of tions are made at Seattle for Tacoma, Portland, San great depth and startling fascination. Francisco, Los Angeles and other Pacific Coast points. Revelstoke is an Forty-two miles important center, beyond Mission from which there junction is Van- is water commu- couver, the western nication with the terminus of the rich Kootenay and Canadian Pacific Boundary districts. Railway. At Sicamous Junc- VANCOUVER tion an excellent (pop. 13o,000) is hotel is operated beautifully situ- by the Canadian ated on the shores Pacific Railway. of Burrard Inlet. A branch line It is a progres- here makes con- sive, ambitious nection with Lake city, the largest Okanagan, a in British Colum- beautiful sheet of bia, with numer- water on which ous attractions to plies the Cana- offer the visitor, dian Pacific including Stanley steamer "Aber- Park, one of the deen." The round most beautiful trip from Sica- parks in America, mous Junction to noted for its luxu- the foot of the lake riant vegetation occupies two days, and "big trees." which will be Hotel Vancou- most enjoyably ver, of the Cana- spent. dian Pacific Hotel The Canyon System, is con- of the Thompson veniently located is entered beyond and has a high Ashcroft. Its reputation for the angry waters rush excellency of its along in a per- service. fect maelstrom From Van- and after the couver the Com- junction with the pany's famous Fraser at Lytton, "Princess" BIG TREES IN STANLEY PARK, VAI'“VER the scenery as- steamers offer a sumes an even wilder aspect. North Bend is situated splendid service to Victoria, Seattle, Northern British in the heart of the Fraser Canyon, amid awe-inspiring Columbia and Alaska; the White Empresses cross surroundings. the Pacific to Japan and China, and the Canadian- At Agassiz there is a fine Government experimental Australian Line runs regularly to Honolulu, Suva fruit farm,while five miles north is Harrison Lake, a beau- (Fiji), Australia and New Zealand, giving unequalled tiful sheet of water noted for its hot sulphur springs. opportunities for varied and delightful water trips. 10 118 •-1 2: VIA THE KOOTENAY CANADIAN PACIFIC IVY. N. .4' •ti , Diverging from the main line of the Canadian KOOTENAY DISTRICT Pacific at Dunmore, an attractive alternative route is BRITISH COLUMBIA Statute Miles offered to the Pacific Coast via the Crow's Nest Branch, 0 5 10 20 26 26 through the great ranching districts of Southern Alberta Canadian Pacific and the vast mining regions of the Kootenay; thence by Six Proposed Line • 1 Mil Cree way of Nelson, the Columbia River, and Arrow Lakes Boat Routes:• MI • to Revelstoke, where the main line is joined for con- 28 tinuance of trip, as already described. This rail and water route, combining the fascinating beauty of valley, mitit lake and mountain, appeals strongly to tourists because of its varied general attractiveness. Traveling one way via the Canadian Rockies, the /111117111 trip through the Kootenay in the reverse direction makes a particularly attractive and enjoyable tour. LIUMP-4:4,401111111Lr ST.