Black Diamond has been honoured with being named the host of stage 5 of the Tour of Alberta international cycling event!

The first Tour of Alberta, not to be confused with the Tour de l’Alberta, is a world-class event and who knows, one day it might rival the Tour de France bicycle race as Black Diamond will be hosting many of the same world renowned cyclists.

The Tour de France is the 3^rd largest sporting event on the planet after the Olympics and FIFA World Cup soccer. It generates well over $60 million in tourism and is watched throughout the world.

Two original artworks now adorn the outside of the Parks Canada Banff Visitor Centre. Once a well-known auditorium in the 1930s for the Banff School of Fine Arts and today a heritage building, it will once again contribute to the promotion of art education in the park. With its perfect location in the Welcome Kiosk, it is expected to be viewed by over 135,000 annual visitors who seek information services while in the park. In fact, it is likely to be appreciated by a whole lot more visitors exploring Banff Avenue as the brilliant colours and exposed wood inlay technique is highly noticeable and unique.

Fishing enthusiasts have long understood the benefits of visiting remote locations. Although the lodging at fly-in camps may be off the electrical grid, the setting meant a better experience. Now, other adventure lovers can have an off-the-grid experience and without the cost of a flight. Nipika Mountain Resort in southeast British Columbia is a scenic four-hour drive from Red Deer and offers premium cross-country skiing and mountain biking conditions with space to roam.

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Melanie won a portable campfire courtesy of Campfire In A Can with an approximate retail value of $330.

Congrats Melanie!

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Mike Mueller of Regina, Saskatchewan, submitted this shot called “Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta”.

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Yu Liu, of Calgary, Alberta, submitted this shot called “Foxy, Waterton Lkanes National Park, Alberta, September 23, 2012”.

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The winner -scratch and reveal the name at the bottom of the winning photo– of our ‘Friends & Family‘ Category, has won a Dream Getaway to Revelstoke including the following:

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And the winners are …well not yet.

But watch out, as an official announcement will be made over the week end to come!

Thank you all for your patience.

Are you a boomer interested in connecting with the outdoors in comfort? Is your young family looking for camping convenience? Are you thinking of camping for the first time? This summer, Parks Canada is making your camping experience in Banff National Park easier!

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