Geographic Features

R.M.S. BC Express in Upper Canyon Fraser River

2011.3.4.10
Item
[ca. 1901-1915]

Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Lofty view of stern wheeler in river, snow capped mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “R.M.S. B.C. Express in Upper Canyon Fraser River.”

Scow in Grand Canon Fraser River

2011.3.1.26
Item
[ca. 1901-1910]

Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

Photograph of a scow traveling down the tumultuous Fraser River. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Scow in Grand Canon Fraser River."

BC Express steamer, Fraser River

2011.3.4.07
Item
[ca. 1901-1915]

Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River. Trees and mountains in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “BC Express Fraser River BC”

BC Express mail steamers

2011.3.4.08
Item
[ca. 1901-1915]

Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

2 Stern wheelers tied to the river bank. Printed annotation on recto reads: “The B.C. Express mail Steamers No. 102.”

Grand Trunk Pacific survey supplies being freighted through the Grand Canyon of the Fraser River

2014.10.1.016
Item
1907

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts several men on a long scow loaded with supplies amidst swirling deep river water.

Part of the Grand Canyon of the Fraser River

2014.10.1.014
Item
1907

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a bird's eye view of a large river, forest and mountains in the background. On the river's edge there is a scow with several persons standing on it.

Fraser River near Grand Canyon

2014.10.1.020
Item
1907

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a large river from a bird's eye view, forest and rocks on the water's edge, snow capped mountains in the background.

Grand Trunk Pacific survey supplies being freighted through the Grand Canyon of the Fraser River

2014.10.1.015
Item
1907

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a long scow on the river's edge, supplies are being loaded. There is a smoke rising from the wood stove at the center of the scow. Several men are assisting.

Grand Trunk Pacific survey supplies being freighted through the Grand Canyon of the Fraser River

2014.10.1.017
Item
1907

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts several men on the river's edge pulling on a long rope attached to a large scow downstream.

Ice breaking up on the Fraser River

2014.10.1.065
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a lofty view of a river with snow and ice on the shore, forest and snowy mountains in the background.

Between Fort George and Giscome

2014.10.1.067
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts three men standing in a canoe with long poles. Canoe is floating in quiet river water, bluffs in the background.

Cottonwood Canyon

2014.10.1.041
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a steamboat on the Fraser River.

Cottonwood Canyon

2014.10.1.043
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view of rough river waters from the deck of a steamboat.

Approaching Cottonwood Canyon

2014.10.1.045
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts view from the steamboat deck approaching Cottonwood Canyon.

Fraser River bottom

2014.10.1.068
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts lush forest growth, a tent or tarp is set up on the left of the photo.

Cottonwood Canyon

2014.10.1.044
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a steamboat on the Fraser River with a full view of the paddles.

Polling up river

2014.10.1.066
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts four men standing on a canoe, loaded with supplies. Calm river water in the background, bluffs in the background.

Cottonwood Canyon

2014.10.1.042
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a narrow canyon on the Fraser River.

Approaching Cottonwood Canyon

2014.10.1.046
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view from the steamboat deck approaching Cottonwood Canyon.

Cook tent

2014.10.1.069
Item
1909

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts five men sitting on a rough, log table. Table is under a tarp, upturned pails and cooking utensils are on the table.

Fort George Canyon

2014.10.1.049
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view of Fort George Canyon.

BC Express in Upper Canyon, Fraser River, BC

2006.20.9.18
Item
[ca. 1910]

Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard photograph depicts lofty view of sternwheeler in river, snow capped mountains in background.Printed annotation on recto reads: “R.M.S. B.C. Express in Upper Canyon Fraser River.”

Fort George Canyon

2014.10.1.047
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts misty waters and small islands in the river.

Fort George Canyon

2014.10.1.052
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view of the swirling waters of Fort George Canyon from the deck of a steamship.

Prince George Historical Photograph Collection

2010.13
Collection
1910 - [ca. 1950]

Collection contains photographs depicting community life in Prince George, B.C. Images depict holiday events, sports teams, government buildings, businesses (hotels, banks, retail, newspaper office), riverboats, railroad construction, fishing, a c...

BC Express Steamer on the Fraser River, BC

2006.20.9.15
Item
[ca. 1910]

Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Postcard photograph depicts sternwheeler, men visible on deck, hills on opposite shore in background.Printed annotation on recto reads: “B.C. Express Steamer, Fraser River.” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “BC Express Fraser River...

Fort George Canyon

2014.10.1.048
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts Fort George Canyon from a lofty view. A small building is situated on the river's edge.

Fort George Canyon

2014.10.1.050
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view of the rocky shores of Fort George Canyon from the deck of a steamship.

Fort George Canyon

2014.10.1.051
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view of Fort George Canyon from the shore. A steamship is in the centre of the river.

Early Spring, Fraser River

2014.10.1.097
Item
1910

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts open river waters with some patches of ice on the river shore. There are riverbanks and trees in the background.

SS Quesnel on Rocks in Fort George Canyon, BC

2010.13.30
Item
[1911 - 1915]

Part of Prince George Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts what appears to be a sternwheeler in distress. Water in foreground, trees on opposite shore in background.Handwritten annotation on verso: “S. S. Quesnel on rocks in Fort George Canyon. 1911 – 1915".

Looking north on Fraser River from Stone Creek

2014.10.1.338
Item
1914

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts river and high river bank in the distance.

Woodpecker Island Fraser River

2014.10.1.336
Item
1914

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a view looking down from a high forested slope to Woodpecker Island on the Fraser River, BC.

Settler's cabin on Fraser River opposite Stone Creek

2014.10.1.337
Item
1914

Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

Photograph depicts a man and a woman standing in front of a log home and nearby shed. There are stumps in the foreground and tall timber in the background.

Aerial View of Prince George, BC, 1936

2010.13.8
Item
1936

Part of Prince George Historical Photograph Collection

Aerial view of Prince George featuring roadways and the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers.Annotation on verso: “Prince George from air 1936”.

Bob Harkins interviews Ted Williams

2002.12.29.1
Item
c.1970-c.1989

Part of Bob Harkins Audio Recordings Collection

Item consists of transcript and taped summary of recorded interview with long-time resident Ted Williams who discusses his father' Chuck Williams early years in Prince George c.1920s. He also discusses river transportation, steam boats on the...

Bob Harkins