Exploration, Discovery and Travel

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  • Travel or exploration for personal, geographical, scientific or mapping reasons
  • Expeditions, exploration, adventure, prospecting, guiding
  • Individuals and groups involved in exploration or travel (eg. explorers, adventurers, prospectors, guides, outfitters)
  • Expedition planning, reports and accounts
  • Personal travels for discovery and education (eg. travel diaries)
  • Early contact with First Nations
  • SEE ALSO: Land, Settlement and Immigration

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          1232 Archival description results for Exploration, Discovery and Travel

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          Survey crew
          2011.13.62 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
          Part of Parker photograph collection

          Photograph is a printed postcard of a group of unidentified men and a dog in front of a rustic building.

          Survey crew
          2011.13.64 · Item · ca.1910-ca.1930
          Part of Parker photograph collection

          Photograph is a printed postcard of a group of unidentified men and a dog in front of a rustic building possibly near Stewart B.C.

          Survey Equipment
          2012.13.1.121.06 · Item · [1968?]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts objects, including a flag pole, that the slide labels as "survey equipment." The slide also places it as a "Peyto icefall," on the Peyto Galcier in the Banff National Park in Alberta, B.C.

          Survey of Prince George
          2012.13.2.02.29 · File · 1990
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the survey of Prince George. Includes material on survey plans, lots in Prince George, original town planning, subdivision plans, and Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes on surveying and town planning in Prince George. File primarily includes photopied maps depicting town lots and planning in Prince George. Includes: "RE: Title Search for Fairgrounds" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Dr. Dick Rowe (26 Apr. 1990) and "Map showing South Fort George, Fort George (Central) and the additions surveyed in 1910 or later" reproduced map from the Fort George Tribune newspaper.

          2000.23.1.097.02 · Item · [19-?]
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          This BC Provincial Archives photograph reproduction photograph depicts two surveyors in the Omineca region. The photograph caption notes: "copied fr. Swannell Diary MSS 392 (Volume 3)".

          2021.06.055 · Item · [June 1931 or July 1931]
          Part of Emil Bronlund Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a group portrait of Frank Swannell's and Emil Bronlund's crews surrounded by camping supplies, dogs, and a horse along the shore of Thutade Lake. Skook Davidson is in the back row in front of the horse. Frank Swannell is in the front row 3rd from left, petting a dog.

          2006.20.3.15 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men standing and sitting at campfire by large fallen trees. Forest and mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "[?] Taken Near Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          Taku River Survey - Campsite
          2006.20.3.7 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts tent among trees, hills visible in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.3 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Mountains stand behind water in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "looking [over?] Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.43 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Water spans foreground, cliffs cross midground, mountains stand in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.9 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river and rocky shores, glacier visible on mountain in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Glacier [?] Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.45 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts valley in snowy mountain range. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Pan. From Camera Sta no w. looking at [?] Glacier."

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 5 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Boundary No.2 camera Sta. Twin Lake & Glacier.” See also items 2006.20.3.42 - 2006.20.3.46.

          2006.20.3.47 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.48 - 2006.20.3.56.

          2006.20.3.49 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts wide glacier winding through mountain range.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 10 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From [Wahut?]-Azmuth and Koshu.” See also items 2006.20.3.47 - 2006.20.3.56.

          Taku River Survey - Iceberg
          2006.20.3.40 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph features iceberg floating in water, mountains on shore in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 7 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Around River Taku and main camp on same." See also items 2006.20.3.35 - 2006.20.3.41.

          2006.20.3.6 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts glacier in valley below mountains. Handwritten annotation on negative: "K. Glacier [...illegible]".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.12 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river water in foreground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Looking down Kopoka River from main camp."

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.1 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts rocks among river rapids, opposite shore in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Rough water rap".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.2 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.13 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts river water in foreground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Rough Water, Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.12.

          2006.20.3.8 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts white rapids, shore visible on either side of river. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Rough water at [Kopoka?] River".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.10 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts water scene, opposite shore and mountains in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Rough water, Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.59 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts group of six men standing and sitting in forest in front of tent structure with log base. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[Myself?] Main Camp".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.4 · Item · [between 29 August 1906 and 9 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts man seated by campfire, duck in hand. Tent buildings can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on negative: "Billy Pulling ducks".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Kopoka River - river scenes Aug 29 to Oct. 9 [19]06". See also items 2006.20.3.1 - 2006.20.3.13.

          2006.20.3.24 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts silhouette of unknown man standing in front of tent, trees in background. Poor image quality.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.20 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown man standing in water while pulling loaded canoe by rope. Rocky shore in foreground, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] hauling canoe. Big [?], Kopoka".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.17 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown man in canoe, opposite shore and hills in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.23 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts man [Gilroy?] sitting with small tin cup. Canoe lies upside down in foreground. Water and opposite shore visible in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "Camp. [Gilroy?] on way up from trail. 9 pm".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 13 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "SOME OTHERS." See also items 2006.20.3.22 - 2006.20.3.34.

          2006.20.3.65 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown man standing behind fish hung on a line. Tent and trees in background.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.64.

          2006.20.3.19 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts unknown man standing in snowy area beside camera on tripod, mountains in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Camera Sta No.2"

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.60 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts group of ten men on deck of wood building, cliffs visible in background. One man is only semi-visible through hole in deck, he stands in place of missing plank.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.

          2006.20.3.14 · Item · [between 23 May 1906 and 15 October 1906]
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts two unidentified men climbing down crevice in rocks.

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906.
          This particular photo is one of 8 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "From main camp up Kopoka River. Scenes with persons in." See also items 2006.20.3.14 - 2006.20.3.21.

          2006.20.3.58 · Item · 13 October 1906
          Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts miscellaneous items and supplies in front of white tent. Unknown man stands in foreground and a second man can be seen sitting in tent. Stand of trees in background. Handwritten annotation visible on negative: "[?] Oct 13".

          Image is one of 65 photos documenting a survey of the Canada-Alaska Boundary, Taku River area, May 23 to Oct. 15, 1906. This particular photo is one of 9 found in original enclosure with the following handwritten annotation: "Pictures of different members of ‘our’ party.” See also items 2006.20.3.57 - 2006.20.3.65.