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Luxury Meets Nature: The Best Spots for Glamping Near Ottawa

Admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 23:09:16 +0000

For those seeking a way to experience the outdoors without sacrificing comfort, glamping near Ottawa offers the perfect solution. Combining the rustic charm of camping with modern luxuries, glamping provides highly curated accommodations like private [...]

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Old Photographs of Fishing in Alberta

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:46:51 +0000

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 [...]

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Historical Photos of Rivers from Across Alberta Part 2

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:00:46 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I published a collection of historical photos depicting rivers from across Alberta. When I started piecing together that collection I realized there were more photos of rivers than I had [...]

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Historical Photos of Rivers from Across Alberta Part 1

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:00:46 +0000

Here in landlocked Alberta we have no shortage of scenic waterways. Our unique geography, being located immediately east of the continental divide, allows our rivers to drain into four different bodies of water. Our northern [...]

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Vintage Photographs of the Canoe from across Alberta

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:10 +0000

“In the history of watercraft, the canoe of the Aboriginal Peoples is perhaps the ultimate expression of elegance and function. All its parts come from nature, and when it is retired, it returns to nature.” [...]

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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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Vintage Photographs of Kananaskis Through The Years

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:30:20 +0000

2018 marked the 40th Anniversary of Kananaskis Country, one of the province’s flagship outdoor destinations. Although Premier Lougheed introduced Kananaskis to Albertans as a provincial park back in 1978 this mountain paradise was around a [...]

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Wild Jobs Part Seven: Raft Guide

Tyler Dixon — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:00:02 +0000

White-water rafting is a fantastic way to experience a fast-paced river. The large volume boats, coupled with an experienced guide at the helm, allow you to confront some gnarly waves head-on and live to tell [...]

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Gone Fishin’

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 01:48:54 +0000

“I fish because I love to: because the environs where trout are found are invariably beautiful, because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed but respond only to quietude and [...]

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Cold Water Kings

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:36:39 +0000

When you think about the sport of surfing you likely picture turquoise water, radiant sunshine, bikinis and board shorts, bronzed bodies, and tropical oases in exotic locales. The City of Calgary, located in one of Canada’s landlocked [...]

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