Giant BC relief map awe inspires visitors at Vancouver Exposition
The Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver features a giant relief map of British Columbia built by George Challanger. The map, assembled over years with 32 000 square feet of space and thousands of plywood pieces, chronicles BC’s geography and history while attracting thousands of visitors and school groups each year.
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British Columbia
B. C
Vancouver
John Pinckney
Rosetown
Eagle
George Challanger
Canad
Associaulor
Canada
Challenger
Public pavilion map inspires reflections on British Columbia
A visitor recalls how a pavilion map of British Columbia, highlighting routes, power, refining and native crafts, sparked admiration for public relations value and history. Challenger began the map at 65, aided by his son Robert A. Challenger, in seven years, while Ricky observes and imitates by building a dock with his father after returning home.
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B. C
Ricky
British Columbia
Challenger
Robert A. Challenger
Pin cherries and lessons from a country walk
A country boy narrator recalls nature study with his twin daughters as they identify chokecherries and other wild fruit. He reflects on learning from his city-bred children, prairie skies, and a change in harvests tied to nearby Indians and welfare policies, ending with a critique of progress.
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Franny
Marttha
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