Posted 12 years ago
walksoftly
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Selected photo's of the Canadian Pacific Railway, it's Hotels & scenes through Alberta & British Columbia, including Banff & Yoho National Parks.
I had planned to post these earlier as June 1st, was the 125th anniversary of the Banff Springs Hotel, AKA Castle in the Rockies.
First image is the Banff Springs Hotel & the Bow Valley, Banff National Park, Alberta.
Second image is Chateau Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta.
Third image is Mt. Burgess & the Chalet at Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Link to more info on Banff Springs Hotel history & anniversary.
http://albertaventure.com/2013/05/banff-springs-hotel-turns-125/
What is the history of the photos?
Thanks for the love antiquarius.
They originally belonged to a relative who passed away years ago, most likely they were purchased while the family was using their free rail pass. Her father was a section foreman for CP, in southern Manitoba.
Link to his railroad photo's
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/17747-rail-maintenance-crew
Thanks for the love Tony, petey & B'buss.
Very nice collection, and a great note on your family's history!
Thanks for the love & the comment Ted. You should like the next post in the series as well.
Thanks for stopping by & showing this some love, Sis, nldionne, trunkman & gargoyle.
Thanks for the love inky, brat,Phil, Sean, vetraio & Nicole.
I drove Alaska Hiway in 1992! Went to Banff Park! Beautiful!! Also went to Nelson B C have a friend there! beautiful town!!!
Thanks for the love Kerry & brat.
Thanks Don, you've seen more of B C than I have, I've always wanted to tour the Alcan Highway, someday.
Looks like the hotel in the movie "The Shining" with Jack Nichols.
Thanks for the love & comment on these photo's Tom.
Awesome photos love the park .All Stanley Thompson designed golf courses are on my bucket list.Hoping to get to Assiniboine in September. Great collection as well.