Guide Book No. 9: Transcontinental Excursion C2 – Toronto to Victoria and Return via Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk Pacific, and National Transcontinental Railways; 1913

A scarce and historically significant Geological Survey of Canada publication, Guide Book No. 9: Transcontinental Excursion C2 (1913) was produced as part of a series of detailed field guides documenting early geological exploration across Canada.

This volume outlines a transcontinental route from Toronto to Victoria and return, following major rail systems including the Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk Pacific, and National Transcontinental Railways. It includes detailed geological descriptions of key regions across the country, with particular emphasis on stratigraphy, physiography, and economic geology. Sections within the volume cover notable areas such as Sudbury, the western Cordillera, and coal-bearing regions of British Columbia.

These excursion guide books were created for organized geological field trips and represent a highly practical, locality-based approach to early Canadian geology. Compared to standard Geological Survey reports, they are more focused, field-oriented, and increasingly sought after by collectors and historians.

This example remains in solid condition, with clean interior pages and light wear to the original cloth covers consistent with age.

A desirable addition to any collection of Canadian geological literature, particularly when paired with other volumes from the 1913 excursion series.

Title: Guide Book No. 9: Transcontinental Excursion C2 – Toronto to Victoria and Return via Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk Pacific, and National Transcontinental Railways
Author: Geological Survey of Canada
Publisher: Geological Survey, Department of Mines (Government of Canada)
Place of publication: Ottawa
Year: 1913
Format: Hardcover (original cloth with gilt lettering)
Language: English
Contents: Transcontinental field excursion guide covering central and western Canada, including geological descriptions, stratigraphy, coloured maps, regional studies, and illustrations.