Calgary, Alberta, Canada has a feature which is rather unique – glacial erratics. Several of these ice age mementos of various sizes are located within the Calgary city limits. Each of the glacial erratics of Calgary, although different in size and shape, are similar in rock type and origin. THE ORIGIN OF THE FOOTHILLS GLACIAL […]
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Author: Dave Slaght
The Lifeless Burmis Tree – A Symbol of Resilience in Crowsnest Pass
Hauntingly beautiful, the solitary Burmis Tree calls out to photographers around the world. Here on the eastern edge of Crowsnest Pass Alberta, the 700 year old timber stands as a cultural symbol of resilience. Every once in awhile you come across unique views that make you to pause and pull over the vehicle. The eye-catching, […]
Edgewater Irrigation Flume – Still Flowing Strong
Who could have imagined we would stumble across the very intriguing Edgewater Irrigation Flume on our way to the Diana Lake trailhead near Radium Hot Springs. This historic, yet functioning irrigation system, was a surprise find on our Golden Triangle road trip. The terms ‘flume’ and ‘aqueduct’ are typically interchangeable, as they both refer to […]
The Rise and Fall of Glacier House at Rogers Pass
Discovering ‘Glacier House’ and ‘The Loops’ Along the hiking trail, we visually scan the clearing in the lush forest just below Rogers Pass in the heart of Glacier National Park in British Columbia Canada. We marvel at the neatly lined stone foundation remnants of what once was an iconic luxury railway hotel known as Glacier […]
The Confederation Bridge – Canada’s Engineering Marvel
The Confederation Bridge, connecting Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) to New Brunswick is an engineering marvel and an amazing sight to see. Stretching 12.9 kilometres (8 miles), the Confederation Bridge is Canada’s longest bridge. It is also the longest bridge over ice covered water in the world. The story behind the astounding Confederation Bridge is a […]
Deep Sky Eye Observatory – Protecting Nova Scotia Night Sky
There are those moments in life when pleasant and unique surprises are revealed. One of these unanticipated points in time was found near Yarmouth, at the Deep Sky Eye Observatory. A down-to earth way of observing the Nova Scotia night sky above. The drive from Yarmouth to Deep Sky Eye Observatory weaves 32 kilometres through […]