Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Photo showing there are two young boys sitting in their go-carts at the starting line. They are on a ramp, and there are young spectators behind and beside the two racers.
Photo showing there are two young boys sitting in their go-carts at the starting line. They are on a ramp, and there are young spectators behind and beside the two racers.
Photo depicts the permanent Kemano townsite at Camp No. 5. View is looking towards beach. Seen on the left are permanent homes for powerhouse staff. On the right are the temporary buildings known as quonset huts used during the construction years as crew quarters.
Photo depicts the permanent Kemano townsite at Camp No. 5. View is looking towards beach. Seen on the left are permanent homes for powerhouse staff. On the right are the temporary buildings known as quonset huts used during the construction years as crew quarters.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. 2KR-298. -- Permanent housing construction began in 1957. Alcan Collection
Photo showing entertainment for passengers aboard the Princess Patricia. Fourteen year old Susan McCorrnick does a Scottish dance for passengers aboard the Princess Patricia which docked at Kitimat Monday. During the ship's Six-hour stay in Kitimat, -entertainment is usually provided by local groups during the half-hour before departure. Susan was part of a group from the Micki More School of Dancing. In the past Mount Elizabeth Secondary Band have also played for the ship's departure. While in Kitimat passengers have an opportunity to go on a bus tour of the town, the plant and the general area.
Photo showing entertainment for passengers aboard the Princess Patricia. Fourteen year old Susan McCorrnick does a Scottish dance for passengers aboard the Princess Patricia which docked at Kitimat Monday. During the ship's Six-hour stay in Kitimat, -entertainment is usually provided by local groups during the half-hour before departure. Susan was part of a group from the Micki More School of Dancing. In the past Mount Elizabeth Secondary Band have also played for the ship's departure. While in Kitimat passengers have an opportunity to go on a bus tour of the town, the plant and the general area.
