06/02/2026
Tucked away in an eclectic bookstore in Vancouver we found this little treasure 🩷
Mary Schaffer was a pioneer who arrived in Banff long before it became a popular destination for visitors.
She recognized the beauty, tranquility, and magic of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
This book was published in 1911, and it has survived over 115 years 🩷
Mary Schaeffer discovered Maligne Lake, and camped on the shores of Lake Louise before the hotel was even thought of.
We are delighted to have this rare book, that captures the history of the Canadian Rockies by Mary Schaffer, it is certainly very precious to us 🩷