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Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort StaffLakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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Bert Orleans installed three waterslides, each standing sixty feet high. One, a freefall-style waterslide, was christened the Cannonball. After 1987 a group visit from a Christian school, 'one girl was seen giving thanks after having come safely down the Cannonball run.' The waterslides were popular with children and youth, and the lineup was out the door on `2-for-1 Wednesdays.'16
Cannon Ball WaterslideLakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Photographer: Lance Armstrong
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Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort Staff on the Turtle SlidesLakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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Hot Pool at Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort.Early to mid-2000s
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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Orleans chose the name 'Mount Layton Hot Springs Resort' when he was unable to register the name 'Lakelse Hot Springs Resort.' Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort was named after the mountain located across the highway and to the east of the hot springs. In turn, the mountain was named for R. B. Layton, who had lived in a cabin at its foot. Ted Johnston recollects that Layton came to the area with his brother around 1910 to pre-empt a section of land south of Williams Creek. Later, Johnston notes, 'Layton went overseas during the First World War and when he returned, he took a correspondence course in architecture. He left for New York where he could put his profession to use.'20
Aerial View of Mount Layton Hot Springs Resort Complex15 August 2006
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Photographer: District of Kitimat
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Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort Pool Schedule.2003
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Promotional Material Created by Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort.
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One of Orleans' more unbelievable plans was the construction of an island on Lakelse Lake. In 1991, Orleans told the local media that he was planning to develop a 'theme village' on an island that would be created through canal work adjacent to the original hot springs canal constructed by Ray Skoglund. He intended to add private cabins and meeting rooms, and would market his concept to corporate groups of up to 60 people looking for a secluded retreat.23
Aerial Photo of Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort Complex14 October 2009
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Photographer: District of Kitimat
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Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort Promotional Rack Card (Front).Mid- to Late 1990s
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort Promotional Rack Card (Back).Mid- to Late 1990s
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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Waterslide Emptying into Splashdown Pool.Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Photographer: Lance Armstrong.
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Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort Promotional Brochure (Inside)2003
Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Credits:Published and disseminated by Mt. Layton Hot Springs Resort as a promotional brochure.
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