One million dollars in damage. With over 80 percent of the glass windows of Calgary Peace Bridge shattered, residents and visitors are left to wonder. Why would the individual, now arrested, use bricks and tools to cause such destruction to an iconic city structure? What is the Calgary Peace Bridge? Built to accommodate pedestrians and […]
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Category: Alberta
Norquay Via Ferrata – Best Banff Adventure
“What is the best thing to do in Banff?” With apologies to every other Banff adventure, the Norquay via ferrata is the response we most often give adventure seeking visitors. Gaping at the wondrous expanse of Canada’s Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park is a stop-the-car moment for any traveler. However, to be able to […]
Johnston Canyon Hike – Bow Valley Parkway Closes and Becomes Cycling Paradise
Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest and most popular, typically receives over 4 million visitors per year. Arguably, the most beloved spot within the park, is the Johnston Canyon hike. Each year approximately 1 million hikers explore the wonders of this Alberta gem. Accessed from the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A, running parallel to the Trans […]
Banff Juniper Hotel – A Meeting Place for Thousands of Years
The tops of the pine trees seem to whisper ancient legends in the breeze. At the hillside location, the Banff Juniper Hotel’s panoramic view is arguably one of the best in Canada’s first National Park. At the base of Mount Norquay Road, the Juniper looks out at Vermillion Lakes, Rundle, Sulphur and Tunnel mountains. More […]
Alberta Mountains – Wonderful to Weird Names
When driving through the mountains on our way to the ski hill or hiking trail, I never tire from the awesome beauty of the Alberta mountains. What has always intrigued me is the variety of mountain names. Where did they come from? What is their meaning or tribute? There are over 1000 named Alberta mountains […]
Quaint Cabins in Banff National Park – The Parkway Cabin Collection
The jaw dropping scenery of the Bow Valley Parkway leaves heads twisting to and fro as if in a scenic wilderness tennis match. With iconic mountains and plentiful wildlife, the parkway is one of the top five natural attractions named by Trip Advisor. Tucked into pine woods and forests among stunning vistas, between Banff and […]