A coverless album of photographs primarily of rural and farming activities. It appears to follow Mr. Scobie, Mr. McArton, Mr. Siemens, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Macalister on a trip to various settler communites in B.C. and Alberta. Numerous shots of livestock, mostly pigs, cows, and horses. Other subjects include trains, tractors, a rodeo in Doe River, B.C., various wood frame buildings, and group portraits.

Two photographs of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from a slightly elevated viewpoint, one of a rail yard with train cars and an engine (caption reads "Canadian National R. R. Yards") and one of buildings and back alleys in what is now the Central Business District (caption reads "Wholesale District"). Both photographs have been stamped on verso with "Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce."

Agreements between J. Engel of Wilkie, Saskatchewan and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company to tend the gardens and grounds of the local train station, dated April 15, 1952 and May 1, 1954. Outlines duties, length of contract, wages, and other details of the position. They are both unsigned and likely the duplicate copies given to the contractor for reference.

Two reports detailing the work done and expenses accrued of maintaining the gardens and grounds of various railway stations throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and the supplying nursery. Contains 32 b&w photographs of the station gardens and nursery plants, all captioned. Photograph locations include Moosejaw, Portage la Prairie, Virden, Oak Lake, and Saskatoon. Issued by the Forestry Branch of the Natural Resources Department of "C. P. Ry. Co."

A souvenir program commemorating the arrival of the first railway train from the Pacific Coast to the Peace River District in British Columbia. The ceremony was scheduled to occur at the Chetwynd Station in Chetwynd, BC. The program outlines the events of the ceremony including several addresses, free ice cream, and a refreshment buffet.

A typed report detailing the history of Northern Alberta Railways from the first charter in 1907 to the crop season of 1961-62. The last page consists of unspecified statistical information on locomotives owned by the N.A.R.

A segment taken from the book “The Engineers Club of Philadelphia Volume XVII, No 2”, and published separately as “The Canadian Pacific Railway, from Laggan to Revelstoke B.C” by William S. Vaux Jr. in 1900. The book outlines the construction, the history, and the current course of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The book includes several maps and graphs demonstrating the ground conditions and varying elevations of the railway route.

A B&W photograph of a train passing through British Columbia near the town of Field, which was taken by Byron Harmon. In the background are the Leanchoil Mountains speckled with snow and a valley of trees. The photograph is captioned “18-88 B.C. Near Field. Leachoil Mountains.” The stamp on the back of the photograph indicates it was printed by Associated Screen News Limited, a private photograph production company in Montreal, Quebec that was active from the 1920s to the 1950s.

A book about the benefits of owning an irrigation farm in Alberta. The book, published by the Department of Colonization and Development and the Canadian Pacific Railway, claims that because the railway owns lands in Alberta that are both irrigated and non-irrigated, they represent an unbiased voice on the subject. Throughout the book, there are B&W printed photographs of farmers, different irrigation systems, livestock, and barns.

A group portrait of men in various types of work clothes, and several dogs. Caption reads "A.C.R. Camp. 2."

A Canadian National Railway travel brochure for the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific Coast. The brochure advertises “The Triangle Route” which is the train route from Jasper National Park, Alberta to Vancouver, B.C. by train, then Vancouver, B.C. to Prince Rupert, B.C. by boat, then Prince Rupert, B.C. back to Jasper National Park, Alberta by train. The brochure includes information about the railway, and various notable places to stop in the Canadian Rockies and along the route such as Mount Robson Park, Vancouver, Victoria, and Kamloops.

A large foldable map of the Canadian Pacific Railway Lines in Canada as well as offices in the United States with Canadian Pacific Offices. The lines and the offices are marked in red. On the other side of the map are several colourful painting copies of locations in Canada, as well as information about notable stops along the railway line such as Canada’s national parks, resorts in the Canadian Rockies, and several cities like Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, and Alaska. The map was lithographed in Canada by Ralph Clark Stone Ltd. Toronto. One painting was done by Belmore Browne, two were painted by L. Richmond, and two were painted by A.C. Leighton.

A policy statement for the construction of the Canada Pacific Railway written by J.W. Crouter. The policy is an argument that the railway should be constructed as a government work and constructed by Canadian citizens, as opposed to constructed by a private company. J.W. Crouter outlines a plan for the Canadian government to sell properties and land to make up the funds for the construction of the railway. J.W. Crouter also states that should the government reject this proposal, he will form a party which will take power from those in opposition.

A pamphlet from the Canada Pacific Railway titled “The Staff of Life: A Story of Winter Wheat Production in Southern Alberta, Canada.” The pamphlet was printed by the Western Ptg. & Litho Co. in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet discusses wheat during winter, profits in winter wheat culture, irrigation, development policies, rainfall statistics, land values, and crop statistics among other topics. The map in the centre of the pamphlet illustrates Canadian Pacific Railway lines in the Western, Central, and Eastern sections of Southern Alberta.

A map of Western Canada which includes Manitoba, Alberta, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and part of British Columbia. The map shows the lines of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. The map was created in 1907 and printed by Poole Brothers, Map Engravers, in Chicago, Illinois.

Two group photographs of the Lumber Stores Department staff at the Canadian National Railway Calder Yards in Edmonton, Alberta. Both photographs were taken in October 1926. The first photograph is captioned “Lumber Stores Dept. Calder Yards, Edmonton, Alta. Oct. 1926. C.N.R” and depicts a group of 24 men surrounded by stacks of lumber. The second photograph is captioned “Stores Dept. C.N.R. Calder Yards, Edmonton, Alta. Oct. 1926” and depicts a group of 27 men sitting and standing beside a railway car.

A brochure for the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Canadian Pacific travel system. The brochure outlines the features of the hotel such as the number of rooms, the layout of the various private and public rooms, and available recreational attractions and facilities at the hotel. There are four layout drawings of the hotel’s lower, office, first, and bedroom floors. The brochure also provides information about the various enterprises of the Canadian Pacific travel system such as steamships, railways, hotels, telegraphs, express, cruises, and farmlands.

A large un-folding double-sided map showing railway systems in North America, with an emphasis on CN. Other systems shown include BNSF, Canadian Pacific, Union Pacific, etc. The verso includes an list of railroad abbreviations, enlarged maps of various cities including Montreal, Chicago, Edmonton, New Orleans, Detroit, etc., and an index of most cities and stations connected by CN Railways with a note that the list is not complete "due to space limitations."

A large un-folding double-sided map showing railway systems, focused on the United States but also showing southern Canada and most of Mexico. Canadian Pacific (CP) railways are emphasized, but also shows BNSF, CN, CSX, AMTK, etc. Includes and index of CP stations and mileage between cities. The verso contains a legend of "Cities, Connections and Facilities" and shows enlarged maps of various cities including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, etc., as well as a series of illustrations of "CP Fleet Car Types."

Plans and estimates for the 2022-23 crop year for Canadian grain based on reviews of the 2021-22 crop year. Includes a message from CN's CEO, and general information on factors affecting rail capacity and end-to-end supply chains.

Plans and estimates for the 2019-20 crop year for Canadian grain based on reviews of the previous crop year. Includes a message from CN's CEO, and general information on the supply chain and capacity. Laid-in after the front cover is an update from February 2020. It provides an overview with information on the effects of "difficult weather challenges" and "the illegal blockades."

An advertisement for CN's grain distribution center in Edmonton, Alberta, "opening fall 2006." Includes information on transload services, hours of operation, location, and "Quick Geographic Facts."

Subtitled "Powering Sustainable Growth." The introductory section includes general information about Canadian National Railways, messages from the president and chair, sustainability initiatives, technological advancements, and the Board of Directors and senior officers. The financial section includes shareholder and investor information, statistics, management analysis, comparisons to previous years, operational cost and revenue breakdowns, etc.