Patty and Doug with their mother, Louise Ewart on a trip to British Columbia via train. Also shown riding on a ferry. Louise and children with elderly couple. Scenes of British Columbia through the mountains to the shores of the ocean. Distant view of the spiral tunnels, possibly Stanley Park in Vancouver, and possibly the parliament buildings and boat harbour in Victoria. Shows train stations at Banff, AB and Field, BC. Patty playing with Judy and Doug on a new swingset.

The photographs focus mainly on agricultural conventions and exhibitions held in a variety of locations across western Canada, reflecting the interests of Western Producer readers. Some people attending these events are identified including Pierre Trudeau, Ross Thatcher, Louis "Scoop" Lewry, Clarence Barber, just to name a few. There are several views of streets, buildings, businesses, events and farms, mostly in and around Saskatchewan towns and cities but also includes some from Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.

Banff Ave. with mountains in background.

Banff Ave. with mountains in background.

Boats at a marina on the Bow River at Banff.

Bow River and the "Hoodoos"

Bow River looking past Mt. Rundle towards the Maltese range from Canadian Pacific Railway hotel. 1898?

Item is an image showing an ice-lined Bow River Study near Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, March 1975.

View of the old Banff highway through the Bow Valley, Alberta, January, 1970.

View of the old Banff highway through the Bow Valley, Alberta, January, 1970.