Tyler Dixon, Author at Calgary Guardian

Old Photographs of Medicine Hat (1889-1925)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:33:59 +0000

Long before it became a thriving prairie city, the valley of the South Saskatchewan River was an important gathering place for Indigenous Peoples. The region’s sheltered coulees, reliable water, abundant wildlife, and river crossings made [...]

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Old Photographs of the Moraine Lake Area (1902-1942)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:33:35 +0000

Long before it became one of the most photographed destinations in Canada, Moraine Lake was a hidden alpine gem known only to Indigenous peoples who travelled and hunted throughout the Canadian Rockies for generations. Nestled [...]

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Summer Turns Return: Banff Sunshine Village Brings Skiing Back to the Rockies

Tyler Dixon — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:34:50 +0000

For most Canadians, the arrival of summer means trading skis for hiking boots and mountain bikes. At Banff Sunshine Village, however, exceptional winters can blur the seasons. This year, thanks to one of the snowiest [...]

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Old Photographs from the Crowsnest Pass Area (1897-1957)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:33:05 +0000

There are few places in Alberta where history feels as alive, or as visible, as the Crowsnest Pass. Nestled along the eastern slopes of the Rockies, the region has long been shaped by movement, including [...]

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Old Photographs from the Columbia Icefield (1903-1949)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:33:38 +0000

High in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, straddling the spine of the Continental Divide, lies the Columbia Icefield, a vast, windswept plateau of ice that has shaped both the land and the stories of [...]

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Old Photographs of Mount Norquay (1903 – 1959)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:33:06 +0000

Perched high above the town of Banff, Mount Norquay has been part of the Canadian Rockies’ winter culture for a full century. Its story mirrors the growth of skiing in western Canada, from rugged, hike-accessed [...]

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Old Photographs of the Mount Robson Area (1908-1945)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:33:51 +0000

Mount Robson has long captivated explorers, climbers, and photographers as the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towering to 3,954 m (12,972 ft) and dominating the rugged spine of the range. The mountain was known [...]

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Old Photographs of the Canmore Nordic Centre (1985-1988)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:33:50 +0000

The Canmore Nordic Centre was born out of Calgary’s role as host of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Originally constructed in the mid-1980s just west of the town of Canmore, it was chosen as the [...]

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Old Photographs from the Banff Winter Carnival (1903-1940)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:03:21 +0000

The Banff Winter Carnival has a rich and fascinating history as one of the earliest and most ambitious attempts to transform Banff from a predominantly summer destination into a year-round winter resort. The idea for [...]

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Old Photographs from Fort Saskatchewan (1890-1930)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:33:08 +0000

Fort Saskatchewan traces its roots to 1875 when the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) established a post along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Originally named Sturgeon Creek Post, it was soon renamed “Fort on [...]

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