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The Wild, Wild Westley – Calgary’s Newest Boutique Hotel
It took a wagon load of optimism to plan a new boutique hotel in downtown Calgary when 4th Avenue was as deserted as the main street of a spaghetti western at high noon. But Canadian, family-owned...
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Time to Spa in Southern Alberta
Now that we can venture out again, with safety always top of mind, here are three spas in Priddis, Calgary and Canmore, Alberta to put on your feel-your-best list. Flourish, the LIV Well Spa at...
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When Horses Did Chores: Modern Twists on Ranching History at Bar U Ranch...
At the annual Chore Horse Competition at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site in September, skilled teamsters (people who drive horses on long reins) harnessed up tons of horseflesh to recreate ranching...
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Ranching History at Bar U Ranch: Photo Gallery
At the annual Chore Horse Competition at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site in September, skilled teamsters (people who drive horses on long reins) harnessed up tons of horseflesh to recreate ranching...
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Painted Warriors’ Bimose Stories of the Forest
We are walking with nature in a sun-dappled forest as we learn about Indigenous healing traditions with Painted Warriors, an Indigenous-owned business near Sundre in the Alberta foothills. Our guide,...
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Tips to Enjoy Safe Family Skating on Canada’s Natural Lakes & Ponds
Originally published February 10, 2021 I have early memories of my parents strapping BOB Skates onto my bulky winter boots, and letting me shuffle around with my siblings on a natural lake in Southern...
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Do Winter Right in Jasper at Marmot Basin
Originally Published Feb 17, 2021 Gliding through the forest following the ski instructor, as we cross from the mountain shadows into a burst of sunlight and open slopes, brings a vivid spark of joy....
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Travelling Your Roots: A Return to Canada
Originally Published March 19, 2019 Returning to Canada after a lengthy absence, Jennifer Morton discovers the joys of 'coming home'. [caption id="attachment_37787" align="aligncenter" width="800"]...
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Explore Canada — On a Budget! Check Out Lynx Air, Canada’s Newest Airline
April 7, 2022 I arrive bleary-eyed at the airport. It’s not really that early, but let’s just say that it’s the last sunrise I hope to see until September. The airport is quiet this morning but there...
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Have Tent, Will Travel: How to Pack When Car Camping
Originally published April 26, 2021 "Start hauling stuff out of the van, we need to find the tent first." "No, I don't know where the flashlights are!" "Where is groundsheet?" "I'm starving - has...
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