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Features From our Archives offers an unforgettable portal to the past. Join us on this captivating expedition as we celebrate the profound human history of Jasper National Park and the Yellowhead Corridor, and discover the threads that bind us to our remarkable ancestors. Step into the past and be inspired by the legacy they left behind.
The Lovat Scouts in Jasper
In the winter of 1943-1944 Jasper hosted the Lovat Scouts while they were trained in high mountain warfare. The town welcomed the Scouts with open
1930 Jasper to Banff Ski Trip
In 1929 six Jasper men decided they would like to make a 220 mile ski trip to Banff following what is now the Icefields Parkway.
Jasper Churches
1914 A lease was issued for the Union Church on three lots between Patricia and Geikie at Balsam 1914 The original Anglican Church was built
Hockey History
Before the outdoor skating rink was built, Jasper residents skated on the frozen lakes and ponds. One of the earliest skating rinks was located on
Jasper Railway Station
During WWI the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways were amalgamated to create Canadian National Railways. When the Canadian Northern Railway closed its divisional
Jasper Curling Club
Jasper the Bear is the official mascot of the Jasper Curling Club and appears on many club items. The Jasper the Bear trophies, made by
Films Shot in Jasper
Country Beyond 1926 Filmed on location at Maligne Lake. Director: Irving Cummings – Actors: Olive Borden & Ralph Graves Red Sky/Under Suspicion 1930 Filmed on
The Otto Brothers
The Otto Brothers Timeline Jack (1873-1948), Closson (1882-1968) and Bruce (1884-1980) Otto are born in Haliburton, Ontario. 1895 Jack travels west to Golden, B.C. Later
Jasper Fire Towers
Jasper Fire Towers 1939 The Signal lookout was constructed. 1942 A steel tower was built at Devona. 1945 The Palisade lookout was built. 1950 The
Lake Edith Y.M.C.A. Camp
Lake Edith Y.M.C.A. Camp Timeline 1916 The General Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. travelled by train to select a location for a camp site in Jasper
Jasper Fish Hatchery Timeline
1927-1929 Aquatic plants were placed in several lakes near Jasper Park Lodge and brown trout fry were released in Mildred, Edith, Annette and Big Trefoil
Lewis Swift
Lewis Swift was born in 1854 in Ohio. His early adventures may have included driving a stagecoach in South Dakota and seeking his fortune staking
Indigenous People in the Athabasca Valley
The Athabasca Valley has been home to Indigenous people for thousands of years. Many groups travelled through this area hunting and gathering and evidence of
Project Habbakuk
Habbakuk In 1943, the National Research Council coordinated the top-secret construction of Habbakuk, a 1-to-50-scale model ice and sawdust ship, to test the feasibility of