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Explore Southern Alberta’s Heritage

Posted on: July 22nd, 2013

From the majestic Rocky Mountains of the Crown of the Continent to the deep sculptured river valleys of the Canadian Badlands, experience southern Alberta’s heritage and discover unique western landscapes.

Walk through the Canadian Badlands where dinosaurs once roamed.
Learn how the ancient Plains People hunted buffalo for their survival.
Hear the stories of early settlement, where horse-drawn vehicles and steam engines carried people and cargo across the prairies.
Visit historic sites where North West Mounted Police confronted whiskey traders and brought law and order to the west.
Discover how irrigation fostered agriculturl production and how coal mining attracted settlers to the western frontier.

You can use this map to know more about your aventures awaiting.

 

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Rafting in Kananaskis Country

Posted on: July 9th, 2013

 

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One of our contest winners is receiving (part of) his prize at the Camera Store in Calgary

Posted on: June 4th, 2013

Lloyd was the Grand Prize Winner in the Landscapes & Sunsets Category of our 2012 “RECESS IS BACK” Reader Photo Contest.

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Town of Black Diamond to host the first Tour of Alberta

Posted on: May 26th, 2013

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

Black_DiamondThe 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 3rd 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.

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Banff Visitor Centre pays tribute to its cultural history

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

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. Banff_VICWith 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.

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Getting Off The Grid. Great for Adventure Lovers!

Posted on: May 19th, 2013

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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And the second place in the Friends & Family category goes to…

Posted on: May 12th, 2013
Melanie Lessard, of East Broughton, Québec, submitted this shot: “Jasper National Park, Alberta, at the top of Sulphur Skyline, by Miette Hot Springs”.
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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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And the second place in the Videos category of our 2012 RECESS IS BACK readers’ contest goes to…

Posted on: May 11th, 2013

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And the second place in the Landscapes and Sunsets category of our 2012 RECESS IS BACK readers’ contest goes to…

Posted on: May 10th, 2013

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

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And the second place in the Wildlife & Flowers category goes to…

Posted on: May 9th, 2013

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

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