Escape In Canada (1950)

[Music] Niagara Falls Canada's most spectacular Gateway is familiar to more people than any other place on the world's longest unfortified border north of this border lies an area larger than the United States with a population little more than the state of New York a fabulous country offering escape from restrictions of crowded places and their boredom the famous city of Quebec has its quaint sections with all the atmosphere of an old European town about the time the pilgrims were landing on American Shores the first French colonists were beginning to build this city and their french-speaking descendants are here today in fact they constitute 30% of Canada's 13 million [Music] s an depre close to the city is probably the most famous Church on the North American continent the shrine of St an's draws thousands every year who come with a deep rooted faith in her Miracles which has actually produced results defying [Music] explanation near the village of St Joseph deiv and only 6 mil from Quebec is this Vista of Majestic Beauty Mont Morenci Falls they Dro 274 ft whereas niagara's cataract is a mere 165 Montreal world's greatest Inland sea port 750 mi from the ocean is a mixture of the old world and the new the Paris of the north Canadians proudly call it The Soaring Gothic of the peace Tower rising from Parliament buildings dominates Ottawa Canada's seat of government and frequent scene of the pump and ritual part of the ceremony of governing this great country here is a busy center of national life and international diplomacy The Changing of the Guard is a daily ceremony reminding the visitor from the states that this is a Dominion of the British Empire self-governing and equal in status to the mother country not so much pop and color perhaps as at the gates of Windsor Castle but essentially in the same [Music] tradition strictly Canadian and strong in its own Traditions is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police many and varied are the present day duties of the Constable as he is officially called Chief among these is the enforcement of law in a vast expanse of wilderness areas where because of the mounty and the respect He commands the city man seeking Recreation can Venture in safety his first and basic duty is the protection of great national parks and their thousands of annual [Music] visitors each province has its own game laws and the ardan fisherman can be sure there will be a mounty somewhere around if he is tempted to take just one more after catching his limit it has been said that part of the standard of living in America is the Wilds of Canada but many a sportsman from the states feels that Canada offers an escape from standards of living that have long since made such fishing as this a dream of yesterday [Music] the national parks are also reservations for Indian tribes that once roamed all of Canada and the roving Constable depends on them for information and assistance in his job of policing vast areas the Chipawa or a jiway is one of the largest Canadian tribes they still hold on to the dress and many of the ancient customs of their Nation with particular pride in colorful handmade costumes the Indians look upon the mount is a trusted friend they know he guards their [Music] interests occasionally he will ride in upon a scene that is familiar a prospector at work his identification must be checked and certain routine questions asked but this fellow is too busy for a lot of talk he must be finding something anyway the Constable is satisfied and wishes him luck for luck can mean so much in this occupation which might make a man Rich overnight or keep him washing sand in his search for gold throughout a [Music] lifetime in the Ranch Country it is rare that livestock is stolen for the wouldbe wrestler never knows when he'll encounter the roving mounty who may Patrol an enormous area but avoids any exact schedule he knows every Rancher and ranch hand in the country he covers and they're glad to see him ride in he is their contact with the world outside when they are on the rain [Music] the Alpine Club of Canada welcomes visitors who can qualify for membership by climbing a peak of at least 2,500 ft above the Timberline and here in the Rockies they are trying their skill on the edge of the Bugaboo Glacier the Crest is 10,000 ft up and the Stony fortress-like formations and many scenes of spectacular Grandeur make this British Columbia location one of the world's finest Alpine settings Kling once offended Canadians by calling their country Our Lady of the Snows they were somewhat sensitive about their rugged Winters and thick blankets of white the tremendous growth of interest in winter sports has changed all that nowhere else in the world does winter provide more fun and Sport not only for Canadians but for thousands of visitors from the [Music] states here in Canada is ski country to accommodate all the enthusiasts who have no fear of a broken leg they carry their splints with them the Laurentian mountains just a little north of Montreal are within reach of thousands who flock here in Winter to enjoy the Deep powdery snow and sporty slopes the view is often exciting from the top of Mount baly And there are ski runs reserved only for the most daring but the experts thrilled to the wild Rush of the long blades at breathtaking speed here are no gentle slopes for the novice control of nerve and muscle must be Flawless split-second judgment perfect on ski runs expertly contoured by [Music] Nature yes this is the land of release from the commonplace from the boredom of routine things Canada the land of Escape [Music]