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Steam, schemes and national dreams

When three young prospectors, seeking their fortunes in gold in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, discovered hot springs similar to those at famous international spas, many were eager to gain ownership of them. A conscientious surveyor, however, recognizing that a discovery of this importance should be preserved for the use and enjoyment of the public, was instrumental in having the springs and surrounding area declared a park. In 1885, Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was created. Based on the unpublished memoirs of one of the young prospectors, the story is re-enacted with humour and intercut with scenes of present-day Banff. It describes the historical events surrounding this find, and reminds us of the value of our national parks system.

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  • "When three young prospectors, seeking their fortunes in gold in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, discovered hot springs similar to those at famous international spas, many were eager to gain ownership of them. A conscientious surveyor, however, recognizing that a discovery of this importance should be preserved for the use and enjoyment of the public, was instrumental in having the springs and surrounding area declared a park. In 1885, Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was created. Based on the unpublished memoirs of one of the young prospectors, the story is re-enacted with humour and intercut with scenes of present-day Banff. It describes the historical events surrounding this find, and reminds us of the value of our national parks system."
  • "When three young prospectors, seeking their fortunes in gold in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, discovered hot springs similar to those at famous international spas, many were eager to gain ownership of them. A conscientious surveyor, however, recognizing that a discovery of this importance should be preserved for the use and enjoyment of the public, was instrumental in having the springs and surrounding area declared a park. In 1885, Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was created. Based on the unpublished memoirs of one of the young prospectors, the story is re-enacted with humour and intercut with scenes of present-day Banff. It describes the historical events surrounding this find, and reminds us of the value of our national parks system."@en
  • "When three young prospectors, seeking their fortunes in gold in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, discovered hot springs similar to those at famous international spas, many were eager to gain ownership of them. A conscientious surveyor, however, recognizing that a discovery of this importance should be preserved for the use and enjoyment of the public, was instrumental in having the springs and surrounding area declared a park: in 1885 Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was born. Based on the unpublished memoirs of one of the young prospectors, the story is re-enacted with humor and intercut with scenes of present-day Banff. It describes the historical events surrounding this find, and reminds us of the value of our national parks system. f bSupport material available f r. (Award: Yorkton.)."@en
  • "Based on the unpublished memoirs of William McCardell, one of the three young discoverers, the film re-enacts the historical events surrounding the discovery of the hot springs. Intercut with scenes of present-day Banff, the film reminds us of the heritage of the Canadian national park system and of our responsibility to conserve our best natural resource."

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  • "Vidéo"
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  • "Steam, schemes and national dreams"@en
  • "Steam, schemes and national dreams"
  • "Steam, Schemes and National Dreams"
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