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How onli niiusronninon courliiu so|_vEs Hon-:L PROBLEM

There ls one transportation co

pany which considers the comfort its passengers so important that their terminal and scenic points they have invested many millions of dol-

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“ ‘“ "‘“““““ “““ °°““""“f= ““;,‘; Them of Great Size-Summer Resorts, Health Resorts and Terminal Points lill Have Their C. P. R.

lar is generally acknowledged to he t

most perfect hotel system in the

”°"“' "°""“‘°“ "““ “ “°" "‘°;" Hotels Snugly Situated Where Mountain Scenery or Quiet Pastoral Beauty

today it is an accepted fact th

such an investment. for a transpor

H* The C. P. R. Have u Chain of Spacious and Magnificent Hotels, Fully Equipped With All Modern improvements. Many of

on com an can he made

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able and the Canadian Pacific Ra way has recently found many imita-

tors. This is the largest of tpc

transcontlnental lines and is perha the best example of what .the fostc ing of branch interests can do for company. It owns its own rolli

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the range of ‘mountains paralleling the Rockies on the west, are the Great Glaciers. No region olers a. wider field for exploration than these parts and here is situated Glacier House which makes a good base of supplies for excursions into the sur- rounding country. 'l`he house is now being enlarged, it having been found necessary to provide increased sc- commodation. At Glacier House there is an observation tower in which is a large telescope.

quarters of an hour’s walk from the hotel by a good trail, which follows `the course of the turbulent lllecllle- iveat River. En route can be seen

. the markings of the glaciers’ fore-

foot in 1887 showing the recession

§iif.'i».iiii§.”€§.»Zii’ii_i‘i@i§§ our or THE uosi inroiiuiui riicioiis in succEss|=uL nninscouiiurniii iiinrricem ~ mir;

in the world, it owns its own tel graph and express services, it ow its own steamship lines, its own huge timber limits, it operates great mines, and it owns i-ts own syste of hotels. These are not common he ad uncts of a railwa. , and

t i y i many cases it is impossible that the

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9h°“1d b°» b“t that 19 Where 11 great mil. etc.. “hd ii special orchestra isigrently that alterations and addi-

s engaged during the season. There isitions have been necessary.

deal of the difference in the dividend earned by a railway comes in.

This hotel problem is an imports one and none realize it more than those at the head of C. P. R. affair

m and all of the spncious dining halls,-Northcrii New Bruiiswick. A few ly purlors, i-niioking rooiiis, etc., are ad- I years ago it wus only a small hostc n vuntageously situated. Au uiii\lsciiient_i-y but lstterly the volume of busi-

room is cs ecinll devoted to dune

a dark rooni for aniutcur photogra

t pliers and above thc hotel _roof is an CHATEAU, FRONTENAC-QUEBEC.

observatory which affords ii view of

s. miles of the sui'r<ni|idiiig country. West of l\lcAdani Junction thc next

That is the reason why in crossing

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thc continent with their double linnil of steel, they also built Ii chain -ii hotels from the east to the west, and that is why the trip across the con- tinent has become such a popular one with the public. To give their patrons the same comforts during the trip as they enjoy at home has nl- ways been the aim of the (‘. 1*. li. and there is no doubt but that they have succeeded admirably in their efforts.

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The Eastern terminal of thc hotel

system is the Algonquin Hotel, the chief hostelry of St. Andrews by the sea. Bt. Andrews is a rapidly grow- Inf; summer resort and the glamor of historic association which envel- QPS the whole region niukes it an ideal point for the location of a large hotel. Doucet's Islnnd»three miles above St. Andrews was the place where Champlain landed three cen- turies ago in the summer of 1604 when he came from France with the adventurous Siour des Monts. St. Andrews was fortified against the fo- NIYR of the Indians and when thc

United States gained their independ-I

01100. a number of United Empire Lpyalists came across the border and settled in the village. Later St. An- drews was garrlsoned and the site of old Fort Tipperary and the Block House are quaint reminders of the ancient means of defence of this bor- der town.

It is in the midst of these su? soundlngs that the Algonquin Hotel is situated and it harmonizes com- pletely wlth.its environment. If iF fl large five-storied building charminglyq situated on Fort Hill, overlooking the town, and is replete with every luxury end convenience. From its bmfiii Dlensas which form a match-

the same time having it too lavish.

_ CHATEAU FRONTENAC, Qllldllldfl.

ilway Hotel System,

smaller hotel known by thc niiuic of _ h

“Tile Inn.” ’l`lic idea in building this! house was to pi‘o\'ide an idczil sum- mer resort for tourists without nt.

In this quiet little house everything

has been sacrificed in the effort to.grand hotel on Dufferin TerraCe,’

k 't ii iii lioiiiclikc :ind thc vf-'

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fort. has been unusually siicci-ss u is an ideal place to stay wliilc at St.

colony had acquired some strength, the castle of St. Louis was remark- iablc as having been the site whenc iFrench Governors exercised an im- mense sovereignity, extending from thc mouth of thc Mississippi River

thence nlong their shores and those `of thc St, Lawrence to the Gulf of thc some name. It was also in th

acted in 1690 the dI‘aiiint.ic scene hc-

Adniiral Phipps, and the French Gov-

ilind scnt under a flag of truce to ‘summon the 'garrison to surrendc

ness passing through it has grown so

hotel of the C. P. R. met with israt

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is perhaps the largest and best known of all the C. P. R.. hotels. It is one of the nrchitcctural triumphs of Amcricu, and like St. Andrews, it too, is surrounded with historical as- sociations. The Chateau itsclf occu- pics the very sitc of the old Chateau St. Louis, so famous in Canadian histogy. Often in its early days were its inmates terror stricken at the fo rays of thc ferocious Iriquois, who more than once threatened the fort itself. At the later period when the

to the great (laiiiidian Lakes, and

large hull of thc castle that was en-

tiiecn tho messenger of the English

eriior Count Frontenac to whom he

the fortress. “Go back to your mas- ter,” said the Count, "and tell him that I will answer only by the mouth of my cannon to his imperti- nent request." '

With such famous scenes as t is

having taken place within its con- fines it is no wonder that tourists find it a delightful place to stay at.

“A massive, shapely edifice is this

writes the well known nuthoress,

chateau. whose curves and cupolas,

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Andrews and it is becoming very popular.

McADAM JUN( TION HOTEL.

McAdam Junction is situated at the

less promenade on three sides of the \l0t.el a clear view of one of the most frlorious existing panornmsas may be hiid. The hotel is supplied with all the latest appliances in the way of baths, telephones, electric bells, etc.

point at which the c0inPHni{'B New Brunswick line meets the main lull*-~ lt is an important stragical point. as historians would say, and U12 (`~ P. Rf hotel herc is iiiiiclirused by tourlsth from the States going into

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turrets and towers. even whose tones. of grey stone and dull brick, har-

monize wcll with the sober, quaint architecture of our dear. Old FOV

ned with a strong sense

ness. The interior, magnificent ou look and hotel luxury are so c

lfurnislicd. Thc rooms are spacious, ` airy and well ventila-

pegs City, Chateau Frontenac has been plan _ Of the fitness of things. In exterior it blends with its surroundings; it is part of the wondrous picturesque?

mingled that neither seems to have

PLACE VIGER

. HOTEL, MONTREAL.

The Place `Vlger Hotel at .\1oui'.real

is hardly less renowned than the Chateau Frontenac. Being ibe head- quarters of the C. P. R. the Coni- pany has spared no expense to make it one of the notable cdificcs on the continent and that they have sue- ceeded is evidenced by its widespread popularity with the travelling public It is constructed of.grey limestone and Scotch buff fire brick, crowned by a massive tower rising from 8, graceful sweep into a great circle with many turrets and gables. The total length of the building is 300 feet with a depth of 66 feet. The main facade has a magnficent arcade of 21 arches, broad granolithic steps leading up to it from the street. This arcade faces on Vigor square sud sup- ports a shaded balcony which, with its flowers and palms affords s. de- lightful promenade in the summer

months. The main staircase is of Carrara mar

ble and the general effect of the ar- tistic decorations symbolizes the na.- tional character of the structure. The drawing room and parlors from which the balcony, a grand summer promenade, stretching almost the en- tire length of the building. is 'reach- cd, are elaborately and richly furnish- ed, and thc sleeping apartments, from whose windows unobstructed views of the surroundings can be obtained, arc large, well-ventilated mi-d solidly ap~ pointed-the rooms being single, or en suite. as may be desired.

The dining room of _gie Place Viger

Hotel is spacious, night, cheerful and handsome. and particular atten- tion is paid by the management to the cuisine, which has attained a wide reputation for its excellence.

Alterations that are at present go-

ing on at the Place Viger station will greatly increase the accommoda- tion of the hotel. The station will be of six stories and of these the upper four will be used as an annex to the hotel giving it space for some 200

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CALEDONIA SPRINGS H0'rEL`.

At Caledonia Springs the C. P. R.

has again made provision for the ac- comodation of those travelling over its lines. For over 3 century the wa- ters of the Springs have been exten- sively used and the fame of their cur- ing properties has Spread throughout the continent. They are situated near the Ottawa river between Mon- treal and Ottawa and here the rail-. way has established one of the most up-to-date summer hotels of its sys- tem. It is a large three-storied struc- ture and it is at present being enlarg- ed and remod'_-led to suit the constant- ly increasing nnmtisr of guests. The ap pointmcnts are all of the most mod ern style and it has been recently re-

ted and are provided with telephones and electric hells. Op- en fire grates give sn additional air of comfort on cool evenings. Around the house is a 'broad promenade from which can be ohtainedra view of the Ottawa River and the Laurentian mountains. There is an amusement Hall, gymnasium, billiard room, bow- ling alleys, dancing floor, stage for amateur thea- tricals, and on the ground lawns for quoits, tennis and CI‘0q\lBti The ‘hotel opens for the season in May and closes sometime in September.

In connection with the Springs

there is a pretty little legend which will bear repeatingz-

Years ago -before the white man

had come to Ontario, a hand of Iro- quois Indians were cncsmped on a -stretch of country near thei Ottawa river, the stillness broken only by the walling of some old women and the beating of the medicine man’s drum.

ROYAL ALEXANDRA .

HOTEL, WINNIPEG.

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e- _ ty in reaching the foot of the g ns cier, and it can be climbed easily,

- and satisfying views of the massive

pinnacles, yawning crevasses, and the vastness of the ice field obtain-

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brave and benefactor. _ views all thc 'iviiyuiziilllifiiiildxdgigl ithcnu HOTEL HEVELSTOKE' I Thls 15 the Legend Of the Springs superb panoruinai from the summit, REVEI-STOKFL B- C-2

;‘t;lg1ke(;*V\<i;0nl;?1s%rxl;1tl”;l_s the Indionn whence liun_di-cds of peaks, glaciers HOTEL Sl(_lAMOUS, B. G. for all iuB_ ‘B as a mmaco Tgciigggw “cms “rc Vmlblc 1" all dl' Like thc other mountain resorts the

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EMERAL1) LAKE (Y;HAq\|_ET_ cninous .function are thoroughly up-

to-diite in every respect. From both

Emerald Lake is ii delightful iiioiiii-|i'cniri1‘knblc views muy bc had and ani resort seven niiles from Field, guests 'residing thc-re can be assured

sible general arrangement of the va ‘ rious public departments and the

prevails at all seasons owing to thy. perfect ventilation and heating sys-' tems in use. The rotunda of the ho- t_el is one of the largest in America' and its deeply upholstered settes and lounges, its Turlnlsh rugs and many graceful columns make it an ideal meeting place. All of the drawing roonis, smoking rooms, tea rooms, etc., are beautifully fitted up, the furniture in all cases being of a dis- tinct and special style.

This`tiotel has become a favorite

stop-over point for trans-continental. travellers and when the additions which are at present being made are finished it will be one of the largest on the continent.

BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL.

Banff Springs Hotel is the first and

largest of the C. P. R. Mountain re- sorts and has become very popular within the last four or five years.

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Located on the south bank of the Bow R-iver near the mouth of the, Spray, the hotel commands a view perhaps unrivalled in America. Be-

hind it are the mountains and in ` _

front the winding river. It is re- and here thc C. P.iR. have erected plete with all the modern convenien- chatlct which in every way fits i ces, including baths supplied from with its surroundings. It is reachc the hot sulphur springs, and it is by e. good carriage road down th most favorably placed for canoeing, bank of the Kicking Horse River an driving, walking and mountainlthence around the base of Mount climbing. Built as it is in a quaint‘Burgess. For lovers of Alpine scen- rustic style of its own, the hotel ery this is a favorite stopping point. would be charming under any condi- The hotel is elegantly furnished and tions, but surrounded by the wond- has spacious and well ventilated bed-

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a. lof all the comforts and conveniences

nl that they enjoy at the other hotels d of the system.

3 A HOTEL VANCOUVER,

VANCOUVER- B. C.

Vancouver is a progressive city

and thc l‘ucif"ic terminus of the Can- adian Pacific Railway. The Hotel Vaiicouver is now being enlarged and

- when finished will be,ten stories high

and of the most modern construction

3 in every respect. The present hotel

has long been noted for its excellent service and when the enlargements have been completed it will bc on a por with the other hotels.

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The Empress Hotel at Vancouver

is the latest recent creation Of the C. li. R. and is situated looking west over the shores of James Bay. The icntrance for carriages and passengers 'arriving via C. P. R. steamboats is at the extreme south end of the

,building which is protected from the Weutlicr by a very handsome Port (Toclicre. 'Tho main rotunda is n. l-"lflrc und very light room with two huge iirc places, the decorations bc- iiig in yellow. Opening from the ro- f.uudu by large arches is the Pulni ,Garden sonic 65 feet square, which with its yellow glass doinc and wide _wimlows is ii Ilclightful placc for uf- tcrnoon tea.

The dining room also opens from

the rotunda and is entirely pannelled

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rous peaks and stretches of the

CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE.

Thirty-four miles westward from

Banff is Laggan the station for the Lakes in the Clouds. Two and a half miles from the station is Lake Louise, which writers have said is “thc most beautiful spot in the Rockies." Here the C. P. R. has

Rockies it is irresistable. peaks of the Emerald range, o

Mount Field, Mount Burgess, th

the columns being covered with ross wood, u hardwood resembling ina* hogany. The other rooms are equal- ly \vell furnislicd and the bed rooms are all airy and well ventilated, mnking an ideal place to stay when

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mountains, as seen across thi charming sheet of water from thc ho tel verandalis, can not bc excelled. There is good fishing in Enicrnld Lake, and tents find ponies for side excursions can be eusily obtained.

Ottertail Runge and other great. _

B While thc system of hotels now op<

_ ernted by thc G. P. R. covers prac-

GLACIER HOUSE, GLACIER, B. C.

ticnlly all the territory through which their lines pass it does not mcan that they will stop building hotels, At present plans are being prepared for two lurge hotels nt Cal- gary und at Proctor, B. C., and nu- merous smaller hostclries are under

` Y been mcrmced to the Other." The Om Chiefvnouing Thunder' was bum: another charming howl' Suu' Near the summit of thc t-lclkirks. iconteniplation

BANFF Spgnqqg HOTEL, BANFF, ALTA. round pillar supporting tha- gracefu

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equally pretty and unique in effect

holds an bright and soft, with rich carpetin

where it leads. Ascending the mai

we look between large, creamy, daln

tlly-moulded pillars into the long drawing-room, and beyond it into the ladies' pavilion. it brings a sug-

gestion of the Renaissance, and th white and gold days of Louis Quinze

The ladies’ drawing-room is delight-

ful. It is perfectly round, of course with fine square carven pillars form

‘ing the entrance way, and a centra

It is delightfully unexpected in its

ways. Rooms that arc bow-shaped, crescent-shaped, obtuse-angled, triag- onal, sexagonal-everything except right-angled. And then the stair- ways-they are everywhere, and

Every corner that one peeps into along these wide, curving corridors

inviting little stairway-

and oak bannisters-that tempts one to ascend or descend just to find

stairway, which leads by easy turns from the vestibule. we come upon one of the most artistic effects in the building, for, standing in the broad lcorridor, beautiful with its white panellings, oak floor, and Axminster,

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in despair, for his daughter, Evening Star, was sick unto death and the camp must move on and she he left alone with the Great Spirit. But Crow Wing, a young brave, who had hoped to win Evening Star as his squaw, bore her to a beautiful glade which he had discovered the evening before, surrounded by trees and in the centre a spring of clear water. Here he laid down his burden, and gathering branches arranged acouch, filling his rude drinking cup with water from the spring which he placed by her side, and then return- ,ed to the band.

When the first rosy streaks of

dawn appeared, he softly approached the spot to gaze, as he feared, upon the lifeless form of Evening Star. Hastily parting the branches he bc- held a great change. The delirium _was gone, and the look which met ,his own was clear and peaceful. She ‘signified her desire for more water ‘from the spring. i Old Rolling Thunder felt his heart

ated on the very~verge of the water in the midst of an evergreen wood the hotel provides a wonderful view of the vicinity. Luke Louise itself is beautiful, and the pine clad moun- tains around it, give it an air of added beauty. Formerly the hotel was merely a small chatlet but nu- merous additions hnve been built and still others are at present under way, so that it is rapidly increasing in size. Here can be had all the con- veniences of s more densely populat- ed district. It affords, the most com- fortable nccommodation and its Swiss guides, horses and packers can be hired for excursions far and.near.

MOUNT STEPHEN HOUSE FIELD.

For those who wish to try their

hand at mountain climbing of the more arduous sort, a stay at the Mount Stephen House is essentlal.l This hotel is located fifty-two miles west of Banff and is one of the finest of the mountain system. The hotel

swelling with gratitude towards Crow Wing as he listened to the story of the recovery of Evening Star and the wonder of the water of the

spring, and he promised that at the

has accommodation for some 200 guests and is well appointed, there being billiard rooms, dark rooms for

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hoto raphers smoking rooms and FMPRESIS HOTEL, VICTORIA B C

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