This film traces the Fraser River from its source in the Rocky Mountains to its mouth, where the city of Vancouver stands. The influence of the Fraser as a provincial lifeline of commerce and communication, and as a transportation link with the rest of Canada, is shown.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312655
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rocky Mountains
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Vancouver (B.C.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Canada
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water use
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Inland water transportation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)