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

July 2, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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 […]

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

June 4, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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)

April 30, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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)

April 2, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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)

March 5, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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 […]

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

January 29, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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 […]

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

January 1, 2026 Tyler Dixon

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 […]

Old Photographs from Fort Saskatchewan (1890-1930)
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Old Photographs from Fort Saskatchewan (1890-1930)

December 4, 2025 Tyler Dixon

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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Old Photographs from Athabasca Landing (1900-1923)

October 30, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Athabasca Landing (now known as the Town of Athabasca) has an interesting history, rooted in the fur trade and the transportation challenges of northern Alberta. It was founded in the 1870s by the Hudson’s Bay […]

Old Photographs of Glaciers from Western Canada: Part 2 (1895-1931)
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Old Photographs of Glaciers from Western Canada: Part 2 (1895-1931)

October 2, 2025 Tyler Dixon

High in the rugged peaks of Alberta and British Columbia, glaciers carve a landscape that feels both timeless and fragile. From the sweeping Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields south of the Arctic Circle, […]

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