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Old Photographs of the Banff Wildlife Paddock (1895-1940)
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Old Photographs of the Banff Wildlife Paddock (1895-1940)

August 1, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Along with the rest of North America, wild bison were once plentiful within Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Bison numbers at their peak are estimated to be between 30-60 million animals. After being hunted to almost extinction, […]

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Historic Photos from Buffalo National Park

August 19, 2021 Tyler Dixon

With bison numbers rapidly dwindling on North America’s Great Plains, the Canadian Government opted to create preserves where, it was hoped, extinction of the species could be prevented. One of these preserves, created in 1907, […]

Historical Wildlife Photos From Across Alberta: Part Two
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Historical Wildlife Photos From Across Alberta: Part Two

August 29, 2019 Tyler Dixon

After the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received about our first historical wildlife post, and the one solely dedicated to bears, we decided to create part two. Below is a collection of 30 photographs featuring different […]

Bison of Elk Island
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My Search for the Bison of Elk Island National Park

February 27, 2019 Tyler Dixon

“Did you know that there are more bison at Elk Island National Park today than the whole of North America in 1890?” Half an hour east of Edmonton is the natural oasis known as Elk […]

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Historic Homecoming: Bison Return To Banff

February 15, 2017 Tyler Dixon

“Our government is committed to preserving and expanding our national parks and protected areas and contributing to the recovery of iconic Canadian species. This is a historic moment and a perfect way to mark Canada’s […]

History

Legend of the White Bison

August 27, 2016 Tyler Dixon

Bison were essential to the survival of many First Nation people, especially those of the plains and woodlands in present-day Alberta. Many groups were nomadic, following the enormous bison herds as they grazed their way […]

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