Category Archives: Alberta

Driving the Icefields Parkway

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

I got home at noon yesterday (Friday), but the blog is still back on Monday, when I drove the Icefields Parkway (see map). One Icefields Parkway Web site summarizes the experience perfectly: “To travel the Icefields Parkway is to experience … Continue reading →

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Driving from Calgary to the Icefields Parkway

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I’m a couple of days behind in my posts now, as I knew would happen once I got into the Rockies where my days are long and there’s a lot I want to show you. I got away from Airdrie, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta, Back Roads, Nanook Explores the World, Photos, Trains, Travel, Wildlife | 4 Comments

Sleepless in Calgary

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I hardly slept at all last night. I’ve been awake since 02:00, and at about 03:30, I decided to drive into Calgary to do some night photography. I took the quiet way into the city rather than the freeway – … Continue reading →

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Honouring Bomber Command and Ancient Buffalo in Alberta

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

My objective for yesterday was to re-visit the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site, 209 km south near Fort MacLeod, but I got sidetracked a bit as well Trying to work with my car’s navigation system was extremely frustrating – … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta, Aviation, History, Military, Museums, Photos, Travel, Wildlife | 2 Comments

A Look at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, Alberta

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

While my daughter and her partner, and my grand-daughters were all at work or school, I went exploring to the north, to see a historic site that’s been on the must-see list for many years. Now it’s still on my … Continue reading →

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Flying from Whitehorse to Calgary

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

On Wednesday, I made the 2 hour, 20 minute flight from Whitehorse to Calgary with Air North. The spur for the trip was to pick up a new car, but it was also a great chance to spend time with … Continue reading →

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Return Flight from Calgary to Whitehorse

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

I flew back from Calgary on Thursday afternoon. I love travelling, but here’s never enough time in my life right now – not enough time for visits, not enough time at home. That’s going to change in about 6 weeks, … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip from Whitehorse to Calgary

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

I’m in Calgary at the moment. I flew down on Tuesday, had one full day to explore, and am flying home this afternoon. This wasn’t an optional trip – I lost my passport somewhere in Alaska on my last trip, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta, Animals, Aviation, Family, Photos, Travel | 1 Comment

Banff to Kelowna to Whitehorse

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

I’m trying hard to slow down when I travel but so often that just isn’t possible. Sometimes I have two options – to see something quickly and superficially, or to not see it at all. I was up 2 hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta, Aviation, British Columbia, Photos, Railroads, Trains, Travel | 2 Comments

Calgary to Banff – into the Rockies

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

I’m back home in Whitehorse now, but would like to show you the past few days in southern Alberta and British Columbia, including a particularly wonderful 24 hours in the Rockies. Last Monday I went into Calgary with my daughter, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta, Family, Nanook Explores the World, Photos, Railroads, The Bucket List, Trains, Travel | 3 Comments