How Prince s Island Park got its name and became an island
Calgary s Prince s Island Park was named for Peter Anthony Prince from Quebec who used the area for his burgeoning work in the lumber and hydroelectricity industries.
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Posted: Jan 09, 2021 5:00 AM MT | Last Updated: January 9
View of the Bow River looking west, showing Prince s Island and Prince s Mill. This photo was taken in August 1893.(Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections, University of Calgary)