STK-ID 18619

Governor General Visits West Coast (Vancouver, 00/07/1946): Governor General Alexander arriving at Caledonia Games with family and retinue, declaring games open, watching parades, Highland dances. Shots of dancing, crowd, Highlanders parading. Governor General presenting major general Bertram Hoffmeister, other service personnel and nurse Kent with DSO (Distinguished Service Order) and Bars. A bar (awarded for every subsequent period of ten years of qualifying service). Shot of Indigenous ceremony where Alexander was named Chief Nakapunkim by West Coast Chief Scow.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Opening of Red Cross Lodge / Governor General on West Coast
Location
Vancouver (city)
Year
1946
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3