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A Curated Collection of Historic Photos from Sarcee Camp
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A Curated Collection of Historic Photos from Sarcee Camp

May 11, 2023 Tyler Dixon

In the summer of 1914, the Canadian Armed Forces leased a portion of land from the Tsuut’ina Nation (then known as the Sarcee Nation) to conduct military exercises and to train personnel. The next year, […]

Historic Photos of Lakes from Across Alberta
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Historic Photos of Lakes from Across Alberta

April 20, 2023 Tyler Dixon

Alberta is home to more than 600 freshwater lakes, so there’s no shortage when choosing a spot for your next water-based outdoor adventure. The majority of the lakes in this province can trace their formation […]

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Vintage Photos of Trading Posts from Across Alberta

March 23, 2023 Tyler Dixon

Canada’s western frontier was developed on the back of the fur trade. As an extremely competitive business, the fur trade thrived for nearly 250 years as hunters and trappers attempted to satisfy Europe’s demand for […]

Mountain Passes Across Alberta
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Vintage Photos of Mountain Passes Across Alberta

February 23, 2023 Tyler Dixon

According to National Geographic, a pass can be defined as, “a gap, or break, in high, rugged terrain such as a mountain ridge.” Typically, passes are formed when a glacier or flowing water erode the terrain between areas of […]

Banff's Sunshine Village
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Vintage Photos from Banff’s Sunshine Village

January 26, 2023 Tyler Dixon

There is evidence to suggest that skis were being used in what is now Banff National Park as far back as the 1880s. Sunshine Village, one of the premiere winter resorts in western Canada, got […]

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Historic Photos of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge

November 17, 2022 Tyler Dixon

Jimmy Simpson was born in England in 1877 and emigrated to Canada in 1896. After landing in Winnipeg and farming for awhile, Simpson left town by stowing himself away on a westbound train. He was […]

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Vintage Photos of Mountain Climbing from Alberta

November 3, 2022 Tyler Dixon

Mountain climbing, often referred to as mountaineering, arrived in Canada from Europe in the late 19th century. With the majority of Europe’s lofty summits already conquered, mountaineers were looking for new challenges. After the completion […]

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Vintage Photos of Trapping from Around Alberta

August 18, 2022 Tyler Dixon

The fur trade played a formative role in the development of this country. For almost 250 years furs were big business across the vast, forested wilderness of what is now modern day Canada. The trade […]

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Old Photographs of Fishing in Alberta

August 4, 2022 Tyler Dixon

Here in southern Alberta we have access to world-class trout fishing in the Bow River. People come from all over the world to fish the cool, clear water for some of the largest and hardest-fighting […]

Vintage Photographs from the Bar U Ranch
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Vintage Photographs from the Bar U Ranch

June 16, 2022 Tyler Dixon

With Parks Canada’s recent announcement and the Calgary Stampede just around the corner, we thought we’d bring you a post with some western flavour this week. Officially known as the North West Cattle Company, the […]

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