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M.V. "Uchuck III"
2013.6.36.1.068.20 · Item · Aug. 1975
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "Uchuck III" at its base in Gold River. It was operated by Nootka Sound Service, Ltd. It ran commercially to Zeballos and Tahsis. It also brought summer tourists to Friendly Cove, a historical site, as it held capacity for 100 passengers.

Nation Lakes
2012.13.1.71.02 · Item · 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a camper parked on the shore of Nation Lakes, south of Manson Creek, B.C.

Near Port Simpson
2004.2.1.139 · Item · [between 1910 and 1920]
Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

Photograph depicts a wooden boat run aground on a sandy beach. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "near Port Simpson"

Near Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.06 · Item · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Spences Bridge "overlooking the scenic beauty of the Thompson River as it flows past the entrance to the Nicola River and Valley, downstream from Kamloops-the Heart of Funland."

Near Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.16 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a reproduction of a photograph from 1880s/1890s. "The Canadian Pacific Railway (C.P.R.) was officially completed to the Pacific Coast in 1885 but upgrading was continually being carried out as seen here near Spence's bridge in 1905."

2009.5.3.89 · Item · [ca. 1917]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts bridge over Nechako River. Sloped cutbanks on opposite shore in background. Railroad tracks can be seen on town shore in right foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "NECHAKO RIVER NEAR PRINCE GEORGE B.C. N.H.D."

Nelson CPR Depot
2013.6.36.1.028.41 · Item · 18 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot . All the freight traffic work is handled at this office for a wide area. The view is looking west.

Nelson CPR Station
2013.6.36.1.028.07 · Item · 13 Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot, built in 1899. Since there are no passenger trains, freights used the front line, adjacent to the depot. The photograph was taken from the platform and shows a view looking east.

Nelson CPR Station
2013.6.36.1.028.08 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot, built in 1899 and still well-maintained. Streetcars had a terminal in this yard from 1899-1949, for what was probable the shortest street car system in Canada. The view is looking north and shows the rear view.

Nelson CPR yards
2013.6.36.1.028.39 · Item · 18 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a general view of the Nelson CPR yards. An icehouse shown in another photograph appears on the right edge of the photograph at about 1 3/4" above the right hand bottom corner. The main depot building is just beyond the icehouse at the "10 o'clock" position.

"North Fraser Patrol #2"
2013.6.36.1.062.13 · Item · Oct. 1969
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "North Fraser Patrol #2" that was owned by North Fraser Harbour Commissioners. The vessel carried a sign the wheel house that read "Harbour Police."

North Vancouver Ferry #3
2013.6.36.1.014.13 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the North Vancouver Ferry #3 at Western Boat Works at the extreme east end of the Westminster Highway on Lulu Island. It appears to be watertight.