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Alberta may not be very old as a province, but it already has its share of ghost towns and ghost stories. There are a number of towns that were home to families and businesses and, for one reason or another, didn’t make it. Fast Forward Weekly’s Summer...
I love libraries and my husband loves trains. When we travel, I can guarantee that we will return home with equal pictures of both. In fact, on a trip to England a few years ago, the train pictures far outnumbered the library pictures because York was...
Calgarians are very fortunate to have many museums and historic sites within easy reach of the city. The Remington Carriage Museum in Cardston is one of those interesting places where you can see and experience the early days of Alberta. The Museum has...
The same urge to explore jungles and climb mountain tops sends men into the deep, dark places of the earth, trying to excel, to reach the furthest, climb the highest or descend the deepest. Blind Descent: the Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth...
Every year, the Stampede celebrates the cultures of the First Nations as part of our Western Heritage. For me, one of the highlights of the Stampede Parade is the presence of the Indians from the various tribes. If you want to find out more about our...
Looking for things to do with the family this May long weekend? Why not try some of the old, always popular standbys. Heritage Park is celebrating their opening weekend from May 22 nd to 24th. My kids used to love the horse-drawn wagon rides, riding on...
An earlier blog talked about places to visit around the globe that would appeal to your inner scientist, or perhaps to your partner who is of a scientific mind. (See the blog "Travel for Geeks - The Geek Atlas" ) Calgary Public Library also...
Looking for a great winter staycation. Why not visit Jasper in all its snowy glory? Think about downhill skiing at the Marmot Ski Resort, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ice skating on a frozen lake, winter hiking and even dog sledding. There's...