Author Archives: danocan

Exploring the Best Grain Elevators on the Canadian Prairies

Posted on June 14, 2023 by danocan

As has been the case lately, I have asked ChatGPT to write the text of this post for us. Welcome back to our thrilling grain elevator adventure! In this blog post, we continue our exploration of the captivating world of … Continue reading →

Exploring the Charming Ghost Town of Rowley: The Rowley Pizza Night

Posted on May 31, 2023 by danocan

In our latest episode, “The Rowley Pizza Night,” we delve into the heart of this historic town, where locals and visitors gather for a monthly pizza extravaganza that supports the preservation of Rowley’s unique heritage. Continue reading →

Posted in Boler, drone, Events, History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, ghost town, grain elevator, history, pizza, Rowley, Rowley Pizza Night | Leave a comment

Exploring Alberta’s Historical Roadways: Claresholm to Lethbridge

Posted on May 8, 2023 by danocan

Join us as we venture back in time with the historic Alberta Road Guide, the Official Tour Book of the Alberta Automobile Clubs. Recently, Calgary historian Alan Zakrison shared some fascinating images of this guide, which listed numerous routes throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged 1914, Alberta, backroads, Barons, Canada, Claresholm, history, Kipp, Lethbridge, map, Noble, Nobleford, road trip, travel | Leave a comment

Exploring Alberta’s Wild Horses: A Captivating Journey through the Foothills

Posted on April 30, 2023 by danocan

Every year, we set off on a road trip along the picturesque Forestry Trunk Road, immersing ourselves in the breathtaking landscapes of the Alberta foothills. Our primary mission? To catch a glimpse of the estimated 900 wild horses that call this area home. Continue reading →

Posted in Geocaching | Tagged Alberta, backroads, Canada, Forestry Trunk Road, geocaching, horses, road trip, wild horses | Leave a comment

Ghost Town Convention 2009: Exploring Abandoned Saskatchewan

Posted on April 17, 2023 by danocan

In this video, we take a look back at the Ghost Town Convention 2009, which took place in July of that year in Kayville, Saskatchewan. The video showcases various abandoned places in Saskatchewan, including the Galilee general store, small town … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged abandoned, Canada, Claybank, Galilee, grain elevator, history, Kayville, Ogema, Saskatchewan | Leave a comment