Calgary
“Castle by the Tracks” – The Palliser Hotel
The Western Standard newspaper of June 20, 1914 described the elegant new hotel in detail. “The floor of the rotunda, vestibule, entrance hall and elevator hall is of grey Tennessee marble, and the columns that support the roof are finished… Read More ›
From Fairy Tales to Pig Roasts and lots of other “stuff”…Calgary’s Scene…
Yesterday, I picked up my copy of “City Palate – The Flavour of Calgary’s Food Scene”. It’s a great compilation of articles – obviously relating to our food scene here in the city. It is published every couple of months… Read More ›
Start with a “Conversation” and leave with a photographic journey of Calgary’s National Historic District…
In 2002, Stephen Avenue Walk was bestowed with the honour and declared a National Historic District within the city limits. Located in the downtown corridor of Calgary, this avenue was named in 1884 after George Stephen, the first president of… Read More ›
So, why is it named Fish Creek Provincial Park?
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of Canada’s largest parks within a city’s boundary covering 1,348 hectares. Located in south Calgary, it’s a wilderness haven for many species of animals and birds. You may be wondering why I decided to create a… Read More ›
How do you celebrate Halloween?
As I stare out the window my eyes wander over to our Halloween decorations, which are now covered in snow. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I do love the snow, I really do…but I like… Read More ›
Do your windows come alive like ours…?
I love to window shop – I mean that literally, because actual shopping drives me crazy. I have a hard time accepting “big-box-stores”, because to me they seem impersonal and lack character. The idea of me driving across the city… Read More ›
I see a squirrel…….!!!
Well of course we had to bring Chester!! For our photographic tour this evening we decided to bring along our furry little side-kick Chester…he didn’t care that it was cold and snowing…he just wanted to find squirrels! This picture was along Salisbury Avenue SE. … Read More ›
Sleeping in a bed of snow…
I have to admit it, I love the snow! Sorry, but it’s true! Okay, so it’s not even Halloween and the weatherman is bracing us for 5 – 10 cm of snow this evening… To tell you the truth, I… Read More ›
The Road Trip Hound 
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