Cobb Lake (Kootenay National Park)
“Len was at home with his environment, capable and content with his lot. He was a good companion, full of fun. The life was interesting and challenging. I entertain no regrets.”78
Cobb
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Tag Archives: Kootenay National Park
Radium Hot Springs (2)
Radium Hot Springs (Village, attraction)
Other Names: Sinclair Hot Springs, Kootenay Mineral Springs
“If these Springs were properly developed they would be a great benefit to the public as well as an improvement and attraction to the Kootenay Park.”5
Radium Hot Springs (1)
Radium Hot Springs (Village, attraction)
Other Names: Sinclair Hot Springs, Kootenay Mineral Springs, Radium Junction
Early settlers travelling through the area… make no reference at all to the springs… As the waters of Radium Hot Springs are odourless, it is reasonable to assume that groups could pass the springs without being aware of their presence.
Sinclair
Sinclair Pass, Sinclair Canyon, Sinclair Creek, Sinclair (historic, steamboat landing)
Other Names: St Clair (uncommon)
“Sinclair Canyon was then just a pin point of light in the sky… it may surprise you to know that Sinclair Canyon is practically man made.”47
Mitchell
Mitchell Range
The Mitchell Range straddles part of Kootenay National Park to the east of Kootenay River. It is the range with the “Heart of the Rockies.”
Hector
Hector Gorge (11 kilometre stretch along Vermillion River in Kootenay National Park)
Hector proved to be a valuable and capable member of the [Palliser] Expedition. Despite his relatively young age he was a good leader with a great deal of energy and determination.
In The Windermere 