We saddled up on our trusty steeds and began the Banff Legacy Trail. Built in honor of Banff National Park’s 125th anniversary, the trail links Banff to Canmore, giving cyclists (we now consider ourselves cyclists!) 22 km of paved pathway through the park. Continue reading CANMORE, LAKE LOUISE and BANFF
Category Archives: Canadian Travels
JASPER – ALBERTA CANADA
Located in the Athabasca River Valley, Jasper is a townsite established in 1813 and part of a trade route called New Caledonia. Jasper National Park was established in 1907. Continue reading JASPER – ALBERTA CANADA
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
It doesn’t take long to be out of the shadows of the skyscrapers and into the farmland that surrounds Calgary. Be warned, you must buy a park pass just to drive into the park. Continue reading THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
FISH CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK – Calgary
Several locals said “You have to ride “Fish Creek”, however, no one told us where to park. This afternoon we learned that is the most important bit of information to have before one sets off. Continue reading FISH CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK – Calgary
BREAKFAST AT THE BUFFALO – Calgary
Not only is 1886 Buffalo Café a favorite spot in Calgary for people to go and enjoy an amazing, home-style breakfast, it also represents a unique piece of local history. Continue reading BREAKFAST AT THE BUFFALO – Calgary
ANEJO – Calgary
We had passed this neighborhood restaurant, its patio filled with 20 and 30 something’s….with 200 types of tequila’s behind the bar and a happy hour offering half price tacos and drinks….we decided to join the fray. Continue reading ANEJO – Calgary
CALGARY FARMER’S MARKET
The ABC Farmers’ Market Society was founded in April 2003, as a non-profit society. The “ABC” in the society’s name is for the Alberta and British Columbia farmers who make up the society. Continue reading CALGARY FARMER’S MARKET
GOLF AT D ARCY RANCH
D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Okotoks is a funny name, but noting funny about the course. Located just minutes south of Calgary, the D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club is a pristine 18-hole public golf course with a great layout. Continue reading GOLF AT D ARCY RANCH
LUNCH AT THE CALGARY TOWER
We don’t generally do all the obvious touristy things…however an exceptions was made for The Calgary Tower. Built in l967 it is the highest 360° observation deck in the world. The bright red space needle is visible from anywhere in Calgary. During our stay it has been my constant companion. I know exactly where I am by just looking up. Continue reading LUNCH AT THE CALGARY TOWER
THE GLENBOW MUSEUM – Calgary
The Glenbow Museum began with the remarkable vision of petroleum entrepreneur and lawyer Eric Lafferty Harvie. who came into his fortune when oil was discovered on his land 1947. Continue reading THE GLENBOW MUSEUM – Calgary