More BC Stops : Contemporary, Sign Location/Geocode, Historical
Sept 27, 2011
Dear Madam / Sir;
Upon recently driving from BC back to AB on the TransCanada Highway, I noticed the GPS elevation of the Kicking Horse Pass (East of Field, BC) at the provincial border was approximately 1650 m above sea level. Upon further research, it appears this is the highest elevation on the entire TransCanada Highway (ie. higher than the Roger's Pass at 1330 m above sea level, and higher than Scott...
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Arctic Divide : Contemporary, Resources & Links
The Huble Homestead is a living historic site that offers tours of heritage buildings such as the Huble House, Salmon Valley Post Office, and the Animal Shelter. Visit replicas of the original General Store, Trapper's Cabin, Barns, Blacksmith Shop and the First Nations Fish Camp; all aspects of the site represent a time in our history that the Huble Homestead/Giscome Portage Heritage Society has proudly preserved on behalf of our community, our heritage, and our...
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Queen Charlotte Islands : Contemporary, Resources & Links
Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay is a magnificent 53,000 square foot cedar multi-complex consisting of five contemporary monumental timber longhouses. The Centre houses the expanded Haida Gwaii Museum, additional temporary exhibition space, two meeting rooms/classrooms, the Performing House, Canoe House, Bill Reid Teaching Centre, the Carving Shed, a gift shop and a small restaurant/cafe.
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Spruce Capital : Contemporary
'En Cha Hunà is the motto for UNVC. From the Dakelh/Carrier Elders, it is used to remind us that all people have a voice and a viewpoint. Directly translated as "respecting all forms of life," ‘En Cha Hunà encapsulates the spirit of academic freedom, respect for others, and willingness to recognize different perspectives.
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Cottonwood House : Contemporary, Resources & Links
Cottonwood House Historic Site is located 26 kilometres east of Quesnel. It is a preserved road house on the Gold Rush Trail to Barkerville Historic Town. Visit this website for more about visiting these historic buildings, theatre and events, animals, group outings, accommodation and tent sites.
Cottonwood House Historic Site and Heritage Wood Products are operated by School District 28 Career Programs and Partnerships Division as an innovative national award winning youth employment and work experience...
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