Author Archives: danocan

The Mintlaw Viaduct

Posted on August 19, 2020 by danocan

In this episode, we take our canoes out onto the waters of the Red Deer River and float down to check out an abandoned railway bridge which has not seen a train in almost forty years — the Mintlaw Trestle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Geocaching, History | Tagged Alberta, Alberta Central Railway, Canada, Canadian Pacific, geocaching, history, Mintlaw, railroad, Red Deer County, Red Deer River, trestle, viaduct | Leave a comment

The Abandoned Cameron Fire Lookout on Mount Burke

Posted on August 4, 2020 by danocan

I have now visited the Cameron Lookout three times, the first in August of 2006, the second in August of 2011, and now again in 2020. After each visit the physical pain dissipates and the memories of the scenery have … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, Geocaching, Hiking, History | Tagged Alberta, Cameron Lookout, Canada, geocaching, hike, hiking, history, Kananaskis, Mount Burke | 5 Comments

A Visit to Rowley – “Then and Now”

Posted on July 27, 2020 by danocan

Rowley, Alberta is one of the most famous ghost towns in the entire province. Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History, Photography | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Badlands, Canada, ExploreAlberta, ghost town, grain elevator, Rowley | 2 Comments

A Tribute to Ken Liddell

Posted on July 23, 2020 by danocan

Is it odd to develop a connection with someone whom you never met? Ever since the Alberta Library made the archives of the Calgary Herald available online, I have spent hours going through old editions of the newspapers. Sometimes it … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Calgary, Furrows and Foothills, history, Ken Liddell | 1 Comment

Abandoned Farmstead near Crossfield

Posted on July 20, 2020 by danocan

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Canada, Crossfield, DJI, drone, farm, Mavic Pro | Leave a comment