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2007.17.3.50 · Item · [196-?]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a collection of twenty-three fabric military badges. Visible crests can be seen with the following words: “First Garrison Battalion” and “Second Garrison Battalion”, as well as the following acronyms: "R.C.E." (Royal Canadian Engineers?) and "R.C.C.S." (Royal Canadian Corps of Signals?) Framed military badges believed to be a part of J.J. Claxton's collection of police memorabilia.

2006.25.1.71 · Item · Nov. 1962
Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

Footage of ducks on a lake and flying away, horses in a corral, a campsite, caribou in the high country of the mountains, probably the Rainbow Mountains, a campsite where men are packing horses and game kill and their journey home in pack train.

Possible locations of filming include Anahim Lake, Chilcotin area, Holt Homestead, Rainbow Mountains, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, or Wells Gray Provincial Park.

2006.25.1.80 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of Al Elsey Moving Images Collection

The first portion of the film begins with a map of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park and then cuts to a motor boat on a lake, possibly Fenton Lake, and men fishing on the lake. The next clip is of more men fly-fishing on a river, possibly the Bella Coola River or the Dean River. A short clip follows of two children in a boat with a man pushing them along with a rod. There is footage of the scenic landscape, which is most likely the Bella Coola Valley, and a cabin, which is believed to be Elsey's. A woman believed to be Mrs. Elsey sits on the porch and then arranges her flowers. The film shows some ducks on the lake, two squirrels playing and the Elsey's dog in a boat. Mrs. Elsey pulls the boat ashore in the next clip and then the film shows her working in her vegetable garden. There is more scenic filming of the valley and a man cutting down a tree with a chain saw. There is footage of a grouse beating it's wings, chipmunk looking for seeds, birds in a marsh, three moose in a marsh, and a bald eagle perched and flying.

There is a break in the film and the second portion begins with footage of cabin in the mountains, a baby in a cradle, an elder First Nations woman, and a gathering of First Nations peoples by a tent. There is a shot of a picnic site sign labelled "Burnt Bridge Picnic site Parks Branch" and another sign that reads "Kalyskt Creek." There is then footage of the creek and a truck driving down a dirt road. There is then a group of people boarding a motor boat in a river and driving up and down the river, which could possibly be the Dean River or the Bella Coola River. There is then more filming of a cabin in the mountains, possibly Elsey's, and a man cleaning a large fish he caught. Then there is footage of men in a rubber raft floating down a river and fishing from the raft, and then some other men traveling in a motor boat.

There is an another break and the third portion of the film begins with footage of birds on a lake and footage from a boat showing the mountains. On land there is filming of two bears walking, men hunting the bear, killing the bear, and skinning the bear. The film cuts back to the boat and the filming the mountains along the water. The people on the boat then pull up crab traps from the water and cook the crabs on the boat. The film ends with footage of salmon jumping and a man filleting his fish catch.

Fitness Trails
2009.6.13.43.24 · Item · 1976
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Publication contains two booklet publications (one in English, one in French) from the Fitness and Amateur Sport branch regarding the construction and usage of fitness trails.

2004.6.23 · Item · [between 1920 and 1940]
Part of Stuart Lake Photograph Collection

Typed annotation on recto: "Fishing party at Stuart Lake, B.C." Two men and one woman on either side of a line of fish hung from boat. Trees and water can be seen in background. It is speculated that the man on left may be Vivian Grey (see item 2004.6.22), and the couple on right may be Mr. and Mrs. Factor (see item 2004.6.28).

Fishing on McCleary Lake
2012.13.1.55.19 · Item · 1971
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts two individuals fishing in a canoe on McCleary Lake. The slide is also labelled "dolly," likely meaning the fish in the net is a Dolly Varden trout.

2007.17.4.30 · Item · [ca. 1960]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts two men in a row boat, one rowing and one holding a peugh (J.J. Claxton) and watching the catch being reeled in on the fishing pole of another man wearing a hospital gown. A small boy on the deck watches. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “JJC x”

Fishing at Stuart Lake, BC
2004.6.10 · Item · [between 1920 and 1940]
Part of Stuart Lake Photograph Collection

Typed annotation on recto: "Fishing Stuart Lake B.C." Two men and one woman stand on boat with fishing gear, and a rainbow trout caught in net. Trees on hill in background. It is believed that Mr. and Mrs. Factor are present on the boat (see item 2004.6.28).

2004.6.22 · Item · [between 1920 and 1940]
Part of Stuart Lake Photograph Collection

Typed annotation on recto: "Fishing action - Stuart Lake, B.C." Two men fishing in a canoe, with one fish caught in net. Hillside in background. It is speculated that the seated man with fish may be Vivian Grey.

Fishing
2012.13.1.23.15 · Item · 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts two youths fishing from the bank of the Nechako River on Cottonwood Island.

Fishing
2012.13.1.84.39 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a few unidentified individuals fishing in a river at an uncertain location.

Finish Line
2012.13.1.129.01 · Item · 1971
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts numerous skiers standing near a finish line somewhere on Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.

Felled Trees
2012.13.1.56.06 · Item · 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a large number of felled trees, and an unknown individual standing on the path.