Ray Williston Swimming in Skoglund's Lakelse Hotsprings Resort, as Featured in The Province.


Date: 

1959

Location: 

Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Credits: 

Caption reads: 'IN HOT WATER at Lakelse Hot Springs south of Terrace is Lands and Forests Minister Ray Williston.'
Continued: 'He said his sinus trouble "vanished" during his swim in the 97-degree water. Almost 2,500 people swam in springs in September.'
'This could be one of the great tourist attractions of the country,' Williston is quoted as saying in the accompanying article by Paddy Sherman. 'It has all the potentials for a tremendous spa resort.'
Source: The Province, 1959.


Buildings & Structures: 

Commercial
Sports & Recreation

Events: 

Leisure
Sporting

General: 

The 1950’s

People: 

One
Two

Sex: 

Male & Female

Sports & Games: 

Water

Type: 

Image