Considering the entire Crowsnest Heritage Route is approximately 20 kilometers long, it did not take me long to venture from the town of Coleman to the town of Blairmore, one quick jaunt on Highway 3 and I was back driving down… Read More ›
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From Rum Runners to Shoot-outs, exploring the cultural heritage of the Crowsnest Pass in Southern Alberta…Part 1 of 5…
Okay, I’m guilty…aside from being awed at the spectacle of Frank Slide that envelopes both sides of Highway 3 in Crowsnest Pass, I must admit that I had never stopped in any of the towns that incorporate the Pass; well… Read More ›
When an “Uptown” goes “Underground”, keeping the history alive in Butte, Montana…
Who wouldn’t want Evel Knievel as their cell mate, or meet Carrie Nation as she entered drinking establishments shouting “Good morning, destroyer of men’s souls”, just to proceed in destroying the bar with her swinging hatchet. “Butte also has something few… Read More ›
Why this Calgary community is as happy as a lark…
Walking around this eclectic northwest neighbourhood, it is easy to see why so many people call it home. One of the oldest communities in Calgary, Hillhurst–Sunnyside, located just north of the Bow River between Centre Street North and 18A Street… Read More ›
Road Tripping during the shoulder season in Southern Alberta…Day One…
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 ›
How a little piece of Roman Mythology made its way to Alberta…
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 ›
Perhaps one of Calgary’s most unique building transformations of 1913…
Once again, my habit of staying up late in search of distinctive historical buildings in Calgary has produce, yet another noteworthy gem, the St. Mary’s Parish Hall / CNR Train Station. This search directed me to the trendy neighbourhood of… Read More ›
The beavers may be gone, but the house still remains…
You have probably walked, biked, and possibly even parked beside this 137 year old wooden shack on numerous occasions, taking little notice of its dilapidated exterior, hidden under mature trees and various shrubs, withering away with each passing day. Designated… Read More ›
Slaughter houses, sawmills, and the Sundance Kid…..
9th Avenue SE, formally known as Atlantic Avenue and Whiskey Row, has been around since the early 1880’s; with the creation of this historic avenue came numerous industries, such as slaughter houses, sawmills, notorious hotels, saloons, and of course the… Read More ›
I love Calgary’s history, but…
Oh…I told myself I won’t do this; actually, I promised myself that I wouldn’t do this; yet, here I find myself doing the very thing I sore I wouldn’t do – complain, there I said it. I mean, I am… Read More ›
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