Link: Leighton Art Centre
alberta
Getting some dirt in the hair – Alberta style…
Located just south of Calgary in the beautiful rolling hills you will find the Milllarville Race Track, famous for the Millarville Farmers’ Market and more! Link: Millarville Racing and Agriculture Society
When you don’t want to drive far from Calgary…
Links: The Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area A truly beautiful area to discover.
Central Alberta by train…
Links: Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions Big Valley, Alberta
Alone in the metropolis…
I have driven past these homes on numerous occasions with the same repeating thought, “I wonder how long it will be before the city demolishes these as well? All of their neighbours are long gone – it’s only a matter… Read More ›
Afterthought…”yup, I should have brought some crampons”…
Just like the toque is a fashion-must for many die-hard Canadians, so should be crampons. Without them, you may find yourself slipping and sliding like a car using all-season tires trying to drive up a snowy slope…at least I… Read More ›
Excuse me Sir, I know we’re strangers, but may I borrow your mirror?
Today’s drive took us down the Spray Lake road accessible from either Canmore’s town site or Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country and as usual, it did not disappoint. Winding its way along back country, this well-groomed road – considering… Read More ›
Recreating a roadside “picknicken”…
If it’s one thing that remains constant in numerous historical photographs of my ancestors, they enjoyed the outdoors and with automobiles becoming more plentiful, they would always take to the road wearing their Sunday best. Of course, I will never… Read More ›
Diving for treasure in Waterton Lakes National Park…
Wow, an International Peace Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, plus a Buffalo Paddock, all within an easy drive from Calgary? Fantastic, where do I sign up! Three designations all within a three hour drive from… Read More ›
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