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52 great glacier once known as the Great Glacier of the Selkirks, of Mt. Abbott and of Mt. Bonney; and overlooks the Valley of the lUecillewaet for many miles. Although somewhat steep, this is one of the easiest excursions from Glacier House, and many times over repays the exertion. All visitors who can, ought to include it in the itinerary of the district.

Time required: For the round excursion, including Avalanche Basin, 3 hours.

Cascade, The, I.—Location: Opposite Glacier House. Fed by Streams from small glaciers below Mt. Avalanche (see above) and falls steeply 1,200 feet to join the river below. Throughout the stillness of the summer night music fills the glen, "a cataract blowing its trumpet from the steep," perfectly illustrating Wordsworth's familiar line. Once a lady tourist of uncertain age and temper, complaining querulously to the manager of the hotel, that the fountain in the grounds disturbed her sleep and must be turned off, he assured her that it was always turned off at night. "I shall try to-night," he added sympatheticaly, "to turn off the Cascade, the real disturber of your dreams." The lady's saving sense of humor was proved in the sequel.

'''Cascade, The. II.'''—Location: On the north side of Bear Creek Valley between snowsheds No. 3 and No. 4 on the railway. 2 miles from Bear Creek Station. Its source is in the snows of Mt. Tupper, and it rushes down under a stone bridge on the track.

Route: A two hours' tramp east on the railway from Glacier House and well worth a visit on hot days when melting snows swell its waters. The trail, which gives continuous beautiful views, leads over the snowsheds and through the woods as far as Rogers Pass Station.

Castor Peak—Name: By Messrs. Abbott, Fay and Thompson, with reference to Castor and Pollux of heathen mythology.

Altitude: 9,108 feet.

Location: On the west side of the Asulkan Valley between the Asulkan and Swanzy Glaciers.

First Ascent: By Messrs. Abbott, Fay and Thompson in 1895.

Route from Glacier: (1) By ascent of Mt. Abbott and a traverse of the western slopes of Mt. Afton, the Rampart, and the Dome.

Time required: 6 hours.

Route from Glacier: (2) By ascent of the Asulkan Glacier from the head of the Asulkan Valley.

Time required: 4-5 hours. In either case a return may be made by the alternative route. A rock climb. Unless skilled in mountaineering one guide is necessary.

View: The summit commands excellent views of the Asulkan Valley, Mt. Sir Donald and the south slope of Rogers Pass; to the west," the Swanzy and Clarke Glaciers and the blue depths of the Incomappleux Valley; and south, the Dawson Range with many spectacular effects.

Catamount Peak—Name: By the Topographical :surey, with reference to Cougar Brook.

Altitude: 8,956 feet.