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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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Wild Jobs: Canyoning Guide

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:00:30 +0000

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Those of us living in Alberta are fortunate to have a plethora of outdoor recreation options at our fingertips. No matter the season [...]

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Historical Photos from Exshaw, Alberta

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:49:09 +0000

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 [...]

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Wild Jobs: Dog Sled Guide

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:29 +0000

I’ve been trying to make this story a reality for years now. I’ve come close a few times, but there’s always been an obstacle on the path to completion. If you can name a dog [...]

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Wild Jobs: Nordic Walking Guide

Tyler Dixon — Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000

Sedentary lifestyles are becoming all too commonplace in Canadian society. People are sitting, attached to technology, for extended periods of time, during work and play. We’ve traded exercise and movement, for tablets and smartphones and [...]

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Wild Jobs: Hiking Guide

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:30:09 +0000

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” [...]

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Wild Jobs Part Nineteen: Cave Guide

Tyler Dixon — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:00:24 +0000

Long time readers will remember me Entering the Rat’s Nest with Canmore Cave Tours a few years ago. That post told the story of my exciting subterranean adventure exploring one of Canada’s longest cave systems. [...]

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Wild Jobs Part Eighteen: Paddleboard Guide

Tyler Dixon — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:13 +0000

The very first story I published when I started writing for the Calgary Guardian back in 2014 was all about stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). More specifically, how one could change their perspective on the traditional mode [...]

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Historical Photographs of Banff’s Cave and Basin

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 23 May 2019 17:21:10 +0000

Banff’s Cave and Basin is the birthplace of Canada’s national park system. In 1883 three railway workers, brothers William and Tom McCardell and their partner Frank McCabe, “discovered” the cave and basin on the lower [...]

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Wild Jobs Part Sixteen: Festival Organizer

Tyler Dixon — Mon, 20 May 2019 18:26:10 +0000

Summer is the time for festivals. They have become a staple of our warmest months and provide opportunities to connect with many like-minded individuals. There are numerous possibilities that exist to suit your own unique [...]

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