bby Reg. M. Dugg Reno, and Las Vegas, Nevada's two best-known cities long since perfected the process of gold and silver Pieahatiaay

ie most

bountiful of which was its famous ‘Comstock Lode, Now the minted ‘metal — and paper — is brought to is two mow famous cies of ter, ‘gambling by visitors from a fifty of the

The sounds of pick and shovel have

‘Ben Cartwright’s “Bonanza

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Or for those more generous souls, well worth sharing,

One of the three largest selling Canadian whiskies in the world.

the cards, the clack of the dice, ‘and the jingle of the “one-armed bandits”,

But, while Dame Fortune reigns supreme, Mother Nature also in

rovding other features, touristic

everything from hot springs to ice- fed lakes, from flowing rivers to

But let's face it — 99% of the Visitors come to Reno or ‘Vegas to (ake a fling at a gaming table, a dice box, or a spinning slot machine. Over the sidewalks of

neon eee Ty gases o| red, orange, yellow, we fis and violet that,

their talents to the night-life of the towns. Abit of history Reno was settled in the early "80's by eastern emigrants who hhad started out for California but, by grass bordered by the grey of desert sage, by the rich lome of farmland adjacent to ‘vast reaches overripe for grazing, they settled here, instead, By the end of the 19th century, Reno wag

Few cities in the world are known dining and entertainment as well Reno,

the largest and most important center In Nevada Territory, and when, after defeating an attempt to annex the area to California by settlers of Carson Valley, Nevada

a State, Reno became a city. And te‘ay, it still serves as

summer — famed ski sites during winter months.

Las Vegas lagged achieving growth

newly-established Pony Express mail and freight route. A fort would also be established, 10

Unfortunately, the marketing of the fruit and vegetables proved impracticable; an contained an ingr being ‘too flakey made the making of bullets im- possible.

Later, this ingredient proved to be high-grade silver! Minted into coinage, it became high-gr: fodder for the city’s slot ‘machines!

Among others, financier John Continved on Page 4

Sor their cosmopolitan atmosphere in

Guides must have answers to even absurd questions

By DALE CALLINGHAM.

Pastament bullings in Vitoria

cas See ory ona trened seriously. Our job is to

and it feels good to be able to tell

people about Canada, sper

B.C.'s parliament buildings,

province or the country tif I

we aren't sure of an answer, we

find out oF rec how

poke ‘can get the information,” said.

ies suides are an essential

part ol dustry. They are employed G murcums, pioneer villages, factories, old forts, historic ‘buildings and other places, Their ob is to explain the significance Of various attractions and provide

idly advice to visitors who want further information,

In Period

WHAT'S DOING IN B.C.

They may wear period costumes, crisp unit outfits based on a particular attracton's theme, They ight be student jobs or full-time profesional, All have two t

years summer guide, then worked al

Lynne McCaushey (ish, tour coordinator at British Cohmbie's beauti

time, and later coordinator: She is bright, 2 © teulate and obviously enjoys Other highlights include the speaker's mace, made of British Columbia Ser thrones wed by Visiting royalty and a bird's eye view of the thourands of lights that tun u ings into a fairyland castle at night.

caer wavihon {Canadian Gc“ ment Office of Fourion Photo)

her last name is and if she attends parliament every day. I try to hire

completely and in- fate

ine was born in Vancouver and’ studied Freach ‘at, the University of Victoria for four

AND THE YUKON_ Spring/Summer ’80 BRITISH COLUMBIA

Home Show & Trade Fair Spring Concert - St.

years, in British ohana’ parliament buildings obvious, as it is with all the

interesting sights which they might otherwise miss,”* trigued with royalty

‘are intrigued with royalty. Many ask if they can visit the next guide you meet. He of she

cach sight along the way a little real, the queen while they're here, what will knot

| ‘Trade Faic & Logger Sports Fiesta Gastown Fiesta Days Festival

Yukon Goldpanning Arizona Charlie Meadows Night

Dome

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Klondike International Dawson City thouse Race

Dawson City City

Farrago Folk Festival Faro

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