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Valemount Historical Society: 0124

Canoe River Cable Crossing

Jim Drummond pulling himself across the Canoe River by a cable to reach a boat on the other side. There was a small seat hanging below the cable. This was at Mile 18, which was the access point to get to the Hot Springs across the Canoe on the west side.

Internal ID: 0124.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1966

Crossing the Canoe River

Jim Drummond had to cross the Canoe River by a cable to reach this boat on the other side. Jim bringing the boat back to the east shore of the Canoe River. The boat is attached to the cable, thus acting as a reaction ferry does.

Internal ID: 0124.0002
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1966

Joan Nordli

Joan Nordli going through dense undergrowth towards Oswald Swenson's cabin, which he built right at the Hotsprings, accessed at mile 18 from Canoe River.

Internal ID: 0124.0003
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1966