STK-ID 7263

[Title: The Triangle Tour: a pictorial jaunt through the wonder playground of Canada's alpine province.] Various shots of Vancouver scenery: parks, skyline, beaches. Shots of a Canadian steamship line steamer, of the activity aboard, brief shot of Ocean Falls, its buildings, its paper mill, as seen from the ship. Various shots of rugged, mountainous coastline. PAN of Prince Rupert as ship sails into its harbour. HA of train at terminal. TRAVELLING shots of country along the Skeena River and good shot of train as it crosses river. At Kitwanga, the passengers are treated to the sight of totem poles and Aboriginals. HA of Bulkley River in its canyon. At Moricetown, the Aboriginals are shown reaping their harvest of salmon in their unique way, pulling the fish in with long poles. Shot of train taken from back of train, of mouth of tunnel disappearing in the gloom as the train sinks deeper into the mountain. Shot of Mount Robson and shots of Jasper Station as train pulls in. Various shots taken at Jasper Park Lodge showing attractions, amusements, (such as swimming pool and bathing beauties). Another shot of Mount Robson and shots of train passing through Yellowhead Pass. Back in British Columbia, the tourists admire Pyramid Falls, then board the train once more for the rest of the trip. TRAVELLING shot of steep incline, of mountains, as seen from the train. Good shot of small, short tunnel as seen from train, of the North Thompson rushing through Hell's Gate. Shot of Fraser Canyon as seen from the train and finally of the Vancouver Station. [Titles interspersed]

DETAILS

Excerpt from
The Triangle Tour
Location
Ocean Falls, Vancouver (city), Skeena River, Mount Robson, Bulkley, Prince Rupert
Year
1930
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486