R. L. Glisan penned this quote about Lake O’Hara in the Canadian Alpine Journal, “Not a trace of human presence, not a trace of any disturbing element, the whole scene was the personification of a […]
I was always picked last in gym class, but excelling at sports isn’t a requirement for watching them, or seeing the value of athletics. Training and practice build discipline, and national and international competition promote […]
In light of Parks Canada’s recent announcement regarding the removal of the Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin due to slope instability, I decided to create a post featuring historical photos of the cabin, as well as […]
Siena Style is a Calgary business that handcrafts homeware and decor. We spoke with Kara Vitale, the owner and creator, to find out more about them. What is your business called and what does it […]
The Bow Valley was occupied for thousands of years before European explorers stumbled upon the New World. According to Chiniki Elders from the Stoney Nakoda Nation, the area around present-day Exshaw contains many sacred mountains […]
They say the trickiest part of ice fishing is the casting! All joking aside, ice fishing is a treasured winter pastime for many Albertans and is a way of extending their fishing season throughout the […]
Along with the Siksika and Kainai Nations, as well as the Aamskapi Pikuni in Montana, the Piikani Nation comprise the Blackfoot Confederacy, or Siksikaitsitapi. Like the other nations within the confederacy, the Piikani People were […]
Whistler and Aspen may get all the glory, but the real ones know the beauty of Banff. The historic landmark Banff Springs, a literal castle, now operated by Fairmont, is a luxury resort looming ominously […]
The Kainai Nation, also known as the Blood Tribe, is the largest First Nation by area in all of Canada. Even though the modern-day reserve is the largest in this country, it pales in comparison […]
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided long-range weather predictions that can help you plan for the season ahead. So what’s the almanac predicting for this year’s winter in Alberta? In terms of snowfall, […]
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