Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 22, 1940, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press saturday june 22, 1940 Page nine vast Jasper National Park Mecca for outdoor lovers Rocky heart luxury simplicity combined at resort largest of Canada s National Parks is Jasper in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Mecca for the ardent golfer Fisherman hiker Mountaineer and sportsman. Here where the great Snow capped mountains Crown an Evergreen background of Rich Meadows and giant Trees is Jasper Park Lodge largest building of log and Stone construction pm the american continent. Only the simple materials of nearby there has summer the mountains and forests been fashioned Here a which combines simplicity. The or Glacier and Snow tipped Crown or mount Edith Cavell and the Long penetration of the upper Atha Baska Valley among the peaks. To the right stands the Ever uck cd Amons the Trees i changing escarpment of Pyramid Broad lawns along Mountain Eft the Castel lated Summit of Tearra. Masse of brilliantly coloured Flowers do the Green jaws in vivid contrast to the Stern Mountain peaks. He of Lac Beau cart. Is accommodation for 650 guests. Beyond Beau cart i symmetry of seen the so whistlers the the Bay is at your service in Jasper with wide assortments of popularly danced merchandise and Quality linens China Wool and famous hic Point blankets. Speedy service on orders from our store in Edmonton. Arrange to Transfer your Bay charge account to your Holiday aest Nihon. Honi Pann the world s finest fish in speckled Trout Medicine and maligned lakes Jasper Row to a to out Volar. Sackler and horses a c map. On Lirt in under Ranva. Sleeping Aucoin Moda Ion. Meals at All make Reserva in Advance through Jasper Park or g. I. Phillips. Donald Phillips Camo Lasper Park Lake Malione area. . Box re. Jasper Alberta summer skiing with expert guides the Hayhurst sift shop Jasper. Alta. Distinctive arts and crafts souvenirs gifts China books. William Hayhurst standing in Rich farmlands Scenic route now offered by coach line the trans Continental coach lines and their affiliated company Central Canadian greyhound lines officially inaugurated june 15, s new service that will take the trav Tal greyhound route is but one of the Many interesting and economical vacation trips offered by the trans Continental greyhound lines. One the Beauty spots of the province is Neepawa Centre of a prosperous farming Community and an Ideal spot for the Holiday visitor. Shown left is one of the town s business streets equipped with fully modern hotels and All the necessary services at right is River Bend Park a show place. Eller Over the new National Parks route on the Way to the Pacific coast. This route will be Over the Highway Banff Johnston Canyon Mountain motors Ltd. General motors dealers Imperial Oil products Complete garage cd taxi service Scenic drives throughout the Park Jasper Alta. Tourists and campers make our store your Headquarters campers supplies fishing information fishing tackle a specially Jasper hardware grocery Jasper Alta. a. Depot. Free delivery you la enjoy the bread cakes and pastry of the Wightman bakery Jasper. Alta. The main Street easily reached. Jasper s Square Miles Are easily reached by either railway or Highway. The picturesque town of Jasper is on the main line route of Canadian National railways Continental limited while Prin Cipal highways leading into the Park Are from Edmonton on the East and from Calgary on the South the latter being the new Columbia Ricefield Highway which is to be opened this year and is. Without doubt one of the finest Scenic drives through Alpine terrain on the american continent. At Jasper the amusements and recreations Are Many. Within the Lodge grounds is the first tee of the famous Golf course scene of the annual september totem pole tournament which draws golfers from All Over the continent Jasper s is not the Ordinary Cut to pattern Type but one that is rated among the truly great courses of the world by experts whose opinions Are respected. Between the first and 18th holes stretch four of the grandest Miles of tees fairways and greens that any golfer has set eyes on. The fairways Are gently undulating and it is a championship course in every sense of the word. There Are three water holes one the exciting tenth where the water is filled with speckled Trout who do their Best to disturb a tee shot by leaping about in their pools. Highway officially opened. Apart from the Columbia Ricefield Highway opened officially Between Jasper and Banff this year and making available to tourists a Safe Alpine drive through verdant Val Leys and among 11.000-foot Snow peaks Mere Are a number of other attractive motor routes in Jasper National Park. Deservedly popular is the drive to mount Edith Cavell another favorite is that of punch bowl Falls and the Miette hot Springs a third to the very base of Pyramid Mountain with the return via maligned Canyon the deep wide chasm into which maligned River drops almost out of sight. Jasper National Park is an immense area of Superb Mountain grandeur where Peak after Peak lifts its Majestic head above the Clouds and where remnants of the last great ice age still lie in thick Fields upon the shoulders of the mountains. It is a Region of tremendous distances of Rushing Rivers High waterfalls and deep canyons yet a Region too. Of Beautiful valleys and thick forests of exquisite lakes. Within its Boun Daries thousands of wild creatures roam unmolested. While there Are regions in this Mountain kingdom into which Only comparatively few visitors have penetrated yet in the fringe that civilization has conquered Are to be found All the comforts the modern tourist accommodation Fine motor highways and numerous forms of recreation. Alluring country. Fishing readies now North american highs in such lakes amethyst and maligned. And while Many interesting Points Are reached by automobile there arc realms of alluring Alpine country acres the Athabasca Jasper Park outsell. European plan for travellers b imn to. Fishermen and business men. In fail free. Opera la Astoria hotel Jasper up Pyramid Pines chalet Jasper National Park room my Pur Day per work daily trip to Jasper town afternoon lunches dancing. Swimming. Boating. Riding hiking. Painted Mountain pictures weather signs tranquil Minaki Lake on the Winnipeg River is a Centre of tourist attraction in the territory of the Manitoba Ontario Boundary. A boat car Ries a Fisherman across a shadowed Bay where big fish wait. Visitors find Minaki s Pine scented air a line Holiday tonic. Sible Only to the Trail rider the Liker or the skier. Few sections of the Canadian flock ies Are so Rich in historical associations. Along the Athabaska Trail As the route crossing thu mountains was called travelled the Early explorer Rader and rur brigade scientist and fur for Many years the or Mountain express made its annual trip from Eastern Lead quarters across the Summit of he Athabaska pass to Encampment on Columbia River. Here it was met by the Western brigade which came up the River by canoes from the Pacific. Banff offers new Holiday of Beauty a Holiday in the sky. That is a visit to and Lake Louise in the heart of the shining mountains where Snow capped peaks reach in to the Clouds and verdant Spruce forests cling to the Steep Roc bound hillsides. Whether the approach to Bani and Lake Louise is from the East or West these Alpine resorts in the Canadian Rockies come As a fitting Climax to scenery which is a succession of magnificent thrills. sooner does the train enter the Gap than it is flanked by lofty Cliffs pierced by passes through which can be seen glimpses of hanging glaciers and Sharp jagged peaks. West of the spectacular three Sisters is the wild game Reserve of Buffalo Park. Then comes Banff Springs hotel famed International vacation Centre and a City in itself equipped with colourful swimming Pool Brilliant terraces spacious guest rooms dance and concert orchestras. Banff lies in an amphitheatre of mountains with facilities for every kind of sport and relaxation. There is Golf. Swimming Riding Tennis fishing climbing or hiking. Lake Louise is 40 Miles nearer the greater Divide and feet higher above sea level. With a Glacier at its front door reflected in one of the loveliest of Alpine lakes and with its Rock gardens and Borders of Iceland poppies chateau Lake Louise seems almost to have been dropped into fiction fairyland. Here ton Are the amenities of a popular Mountain resort swim Ming Pool ponies for Riding Canoe for fishing Tennis court swis guides for the Alpine climber Trail for the hiker and a dance orchestra. A motor trip remarkable for its Alpine Beauty can now be made Over the Columbia Ricefield High Way. The route through this unsurpassed Mountain country is flanked All the Way by mighty glaciers and adds another charming trip to the impressive list of motor drives available from Lake Louise. Both Banff and Lake Louise Are out fitting Points for Trail Riding and camping trips. The approach from the Pacific coast is by Way of the Fraser Canyon and the deep Gorges of Eagle pass. Rogers pass and the kicking horse pass. Bavins. Breaking through the Northern Wall i of the kicking horse pass provide Hagersville retains its Pioneer Charm at Hagersville a norwegian farm settlement just 12 Miles from Bella Coola British Columbia on the Auto Road to Tweedsmuir Lodge 20th Cen Tury travellers May catch a glimpse of the past on their Way to the play ground of the future. About 42 years ago when the Pacific coast was Host to nomadic hordes of Gold seekers from Cali fornia s Days of 49, through the British Columbia Roar a sixties and Marble just on the eve of the Yukon Stam Canyon Radium hot Springs of 98, a Small band of nor us weians migrated to the Virgin indians from the Morley Reserve Trail riders of the Canadian Rockies july 26 to 30. The Trai crosses the Wolverine plateau passes Lake o Hara to Lake Louise. Sky line Trail hikers club aug. 2 to 5. I aug. 13 to 24 is course Golf week in Banff with major Golf trophies at stake an d. Open to Amateur golfer members in Good standing of any recognized Golf club. The Banff school of Fine arts will be held aug. 1 to 31. Through Banff s main streets pass of wind and bad Veathur May be expected when objects at a distance which Are usually indistinct loom out Clear. If red tinged Clouds float High up n the sky about Sundown wind May be expected soon. When crows Are seen to Tumble and pitch in the air a Gale May be expected. Eastern sky is red before Sunrise rain May be expected also if the Sun sets with a Intel Halo around it look for rain if the Sun shines through a watery Haze during the afternoon it will rain during the night. Rain May be expected if the Moon Nas a Large Halo or Circle at some distance from it in there is a rain Bow in the morning if there is no Dew in the morning when the sky is unusually dark with the stars unusually numerous and the Milky Way clearly defined if Field spar rows Wash vigorously in a puddle on a Fine Day if dust suddenly rises in a revolving spiral column. If chickens or other Domestic fowl continue to feed when rain be gins to fall it will continue if they run for shelter the. Shower will be of Short duration. Damp stones usually indicate fair Eastern sky is Dull Grey and the Sun. Rises Clear Vapours. A colourful from All sections of state of the the Dominion every Union Europe Asia Access to two fascinating summer resorts Emerald Lake and the Yoho Valley a Paradise of waterfalls. Just before the great Divide is reached is Lake Warta with its Lodge eight Miles by Pony Trail from Lake o Hara. One of the most exquisitely Beautiful spots in this area. Lake Louise is just about 10 Miles further East. Feature attractions during the 1940 season include Alpine club of Canada Camp july 14-. To at Glacier Lake. Indian Days at Banff. July 18-21, one of the most colourful spectacles on the continent with the chief actors Between 300 and 400 Stoney indians in Feather headdress ten gallon hatted cowboys Scarlet coated troopers of the Royal Cana Dian mounted police Park wardens in their smart Green uniforms Trail riders and pack ponies. Gradually dispersing the a Fine Day is assured. If the Sun sets in a the next Day will be Fine. A Rainbow in the evening also Means Fine weather. When mists gather Over water and Low lying land and Clear in the morning As Fine warm the Sun weather gets higher May be expected. When there Are Only a few stars at night and those Are very Bright in a Pale Grey sky continued Fine weather May be expected. A heavy Dew in the even ing is also an indication of Fine weather. Berley and Cranbrook to Cross the Border at Kingsgate and then to Spokane Seattle and Vancouver . An alternative route is via the crows nest pass Over which the trans Continental greyhound ser vice previously ran. The new service will open to the traveller by bus the incomparable Scenic Beau is of the Banff Winder Mere route with the additional advantage of passing through or Stop Ping Over if that is desired at such noted resorts As Banff Windermere the Fairmont hot Springs Radium hot Springs and other Scenic Points in the mountains along the Way. As in All trans Continental Grey hound trips generous Stor Over privileges Are available in route. The new trip will not require any More time than the Crow s nest pass route if the straight through journey is desired. It will be Avail Able too at new additional fare. The Banff Windermere route alone has Many qualities to recommend it for a vacation trip. Leav ing Banff the Road branches South at Castle Mountain Junction Abou 20 Miles from Banff on the Way to. Lake Louise and climbs by easy sweeping curves to the Vermilion pass and Summit Mountain giving wonderful views of Castle Moun Tain and mount Ball on the Way crossing the Divide and entering Kootenay National Park the Road passes Marble Canyon and continues through impressive Mountain scenery. Radium hot Springs is a Beautiful Little resort in a setting of Nat ural Beauty chiefly noted for its hot Springs which Issue into the government swimming Pool just inside the Western Gateway of Kootenay National Park. At Kingsgate the bus makes a Brief Stop Over for customs inspection and proceeds on its Way to Spokane. The new trans continent egg ores of British Columbia. The the chosen was Bella Coola the Estern terminus of sir Alexander Mackenzie s great trans Continental Money across Canada to the Paci c in 1793. The norwegian fishing Olony grew and of necessity Broad Ned its activities to include farm no in the Bella Coola River Valley he earliest pioneers made use of a teams in tilling the Fertile soil As Ley hewed Homes of reasonable Prosperity and Comfort out the in Durness. Brandon Man. Canadian motors limited Brandon Man. Service station ladies modern rest room Opp. City Hall never take a Chance holidays Are a time for fun . Whatever you re doing remember that accidents follow carelessness f you cannot swim stay within your depth if you. Don t try your ability. C c Gorrie drug store Wawanesa Man. Ice Cream soft drinks Complete drug service Post cards newly decorated b. T. Lawrence k1llarney, Man. Chevrolet garage Paris and accessories Goodyear tires fancy China fishing tackle tourist information and Ruad Piip service r week we re mobilizing the Best Fok the least. Plan to include Manitoba s provincial Holiday Brandon july 1 to 5 and children s Dat. . Ana Canada Day. Day. Day. Day. 3 Days horse races july z-i-4 flying earful of music and an eyeful of Beauty. The Best grandstand show yet. I Anniie Lynch s death dodgers daredevils of tying death. Aulo stunts. A mile of rides and shows fun for All and All for fun. Royal american shows Are Here again. Spectacular fireworks display monday and Friday evenings. Western Canada s Premier livestock show one Stop service to All cars Chrysler Plymouth dealers Fargo trucks Reliance machine and motor co. 215-225 sixth St. 21 hours rest rooms Portage la Prairie a dazzling Alpine wonderland of Violet hued mountains Lovely lakes and glittering glaciers largest National Park on the of the Canadian Here s everything a Paradise for loafing. Yet sports galore for those who do things. Fish swim play Golf or Tennis or shoot rare wild life poses with your camera. Enjoy the new drive from Jasper to the world famous Columbia Ricefield. Return fare Winnipeg to Jasper coach tourist Standard on Sale every Friday saturday and sunday to september 29 return limit 30 Days. Seoul a summer fares on Sale daily in informal Corror labile Jaspar Park Lodge from so i Day sin5lt, us double which includes meals information and reservations City ticket office n w. Corner main and Portage phone 902 442 902 262 902 263 Portage la Prairie Moe Bros. Garage the heart of your car on Highway no. 4 Dodge sales and service Ive service and repair All makes of cars Good Park info space 20 Tupper St. N., Portage la Prairie Goodyear lines . Products rest rooms Canadian National Nursery Stock for fruit Trees ornamental Trees evergreens ornamental and flow ering shrubs and perennials. Catalogue free visit our nurseries Wallace nurseries Ltd. Island Park. Portage la garage and service station clean modern rest rooms Brown Lowry Portage la Prairie if you require a Good meal at a reasonable Price eat at the new City cafe located opposite the Post office on the main thorough Tare Portage la Prairie for service and Quality eat at johnnies Kwik lunch fish and chips Good Home cooked meals first cafe in the left from Winnipeg. We have the hardiest Strain of native Crown Hardy fruit Trees plums cherries apricots crab apples we will have a Marjre Supply of All tote largest and Best varieties of available this fall. A Thrifty young1 grafted Trees on Hardy rootstocks which ensure hardiness and fruiting some of our Yunc Trees Only and Tiro years Lorl Are full of fruit this seann. Procure your fruit Trees in free for Early planting shrubs Ark Best Witk Fos catalogue the Patmore Nursery company Brandon Manitoba Clear Lake Manitoba Quality and satisfaction in dry cleaning and laundry services Depoe at Camp grounds. Brandon s Sunshine laundry and dry cleaning Plant. Visit Clear Lake we invite you to travel by bus or with your own car via no. 10 Highway through the International peace Garden Boissevain Brandon Ivlin Nedosa Clear Lake Dauphin Swan River. The Scenic Highway Manitoba motor transit limited 1129 Princess Avenue. Brandon Man. Summer excursions return from Winnipeg Banff 21 on Sale daily until sept. 29 return limit 30 Days Jasper on Sale daily until sept. 10 return limit 30 Days Vancouver Victoria on Sale daily until oct. 15 Seattle on Sale daily until sept. 30 Portland return limit to Days on Sale daily until sept. 30 return limit 30 Days san i Navy on Sale daily until sept. 30 return limit 30 Days Waterton lakes on Sale daily until sept. 13 return limit sept. 15 see Banff on the Way to the Pacific coast this year your Pacific coast ticket May routed via hot Springs to Cranbrook along the famous most Scenic part of the Canadian free of charge. Fares and schedules subject to Chance without notice phone 23 177 or 21 341 ;