Return trip from: Calgary Total driving kilometers: 175 give or take… Itinerary Suggestions: 13 Best time to travel: Saturday Sometimes it’s hard to be tourists in your own backyard; however, this scenic day trip makes it all worthwhile. Nestled in the foothills of… Read More ›
For years I have wondered, for years I had hoped, for years I wanted to know – do we have actually have a Magnetic Hill is southern Alberta. I decided to take my curiosity onto the open road to find… Read More ›
Since exploring Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta, I was curious to explore one of the more northern jumps found in Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park. The park is located approximately an hour and a half northeast of Calgary,… Read More ›
Following a fantastic day touring Lethbridge and the surrounding area, we decided to take our tour further south to explore two of Alberta’s most unique geological landscapes. Travelling along main highways and lonely back roads, our circle route would provide us… Read More ›
Many places in the world are lucky to have one UNESCO World Heritage Site, here in Calgary; we have the ability to drive to four, each one easily accessible on a day trip. The Canadian Rockies Waterton Lakes National Park… Read More ›
Completing a road trip during the spring season on the Canadian Prairies or even the Canadian Rockies doesn’t have to be difficult. Firstly, bring a change of clothing for every season, weather patterns can change at any given time and… Read More ›
I live near the Canadian Rockies, but during the winter season, I do not wear skis, I do not wear snowshoes, or glide around on skates, so, does this make me an oddity; I’ve concluded that the answer is yes. … Read More ›
Alberta is known for its numerous roadside attractions, the world’s largest perogy, the world’s first UFO landing pad, the world’s largest dinosaur, the world’s largest pysanka, etc., etc., and as Albertans, we are proud of our inimitable fascinations, besides, where… Read More ›
Personally, I didn’t even know we had a designated Ant Highway in Southern Alberta, but the little wooden sign pointed the way… Our initial goal was to visit Reptile World located in Drumheller, Alberta, approximately an hour and a half… Read More ›
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