Acknowledgements
Episodes 1-4 would not have been possible without the generous support of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
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An intro to the Biosphere, its location and distinct features. Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for funding this video.
BHB Episode 1
A Biosphere in Our Own Backyard
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Learn how the knob and kettle terrain of the Beaver Hills formed. Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for funding this video.
BHB Episode 2
From the Age of Ice to the Age of Forts
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Dominion survey maps reveal the stories of the Beaver Hills. Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for funding this video.
BHB Episode 3
Setting the Stage
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The story of Métis settlement on Beaverhills Lake in 1880-1890. Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for funding this video.
BHB Episode 4
Getting Settled
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Exploring early settlement in the Beaver Hills with visits to Golden Ranches, St. Margaret's Church and Cemetery and Gladu Stopping House.
BHB Episode 5
Filling in the Blanks
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In 1894, ten Edmonton professionals founded the Koney Island Sporting Company with a dream to turn Cooking Lake into a recreational hub.
Episode 6
Koney Island
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Edmonton's 1st Sheriff built the first recreational cabin on the shore of Cooking Lake in the 1890s. It takes centre stage in this story.
BHB Episode 7
Spruce Lodge
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Joseph B. Tyrrell, of Badlands dinosaur fame, embarks on a little-known adventure into the Beaver Hills with help from Chief Papaschase.
BHB Episode 8
Tyrrell and Papaschase, Part 1
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Great-great grandchildren of Chief Papaschase and brother Bateau reflect on their ancestors' role in Tyrrell's 1886 Beaver Hills survey.
BHB Episode 9
Tyrrell and Papaschase, Part 2
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