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Category Archives: History
An Old Schoolhouse near Acme, Alberta
We were out driving random backroads and as we came up on this church, I said “That looks like an old school!” Slamming on the brakes and turning into the yard for a closer look, we soon noticed there was … Continue reading
Exploring a Section of the Historic Highway 1A: From TransCanada Highway to Scenic Trail
In Banff and Yoho National Parks, there is a section of highway with an interesting history. Originally built in the 1920s, it served as the TransCanada Highway up until the highway was realigned in 1962. From that point on it … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, History
Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Banff, Banff National Park, British Columbia, Canada, Highway 1A, hike, hiking, picnic shelter, TransCanada Highway, Yoho, Yoho National Park
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Journey Through Alberta’s Badlands: Exploring Ghost Town of Dorothy, the Atlas Coal Mine, and East Coulee School Museum
It’s our second in our series of videos about our stay in the badlands of Drumheller. This time, we explore sites along the Red Deer River valley, starting in the ghost town of Dorothy with its iconic abandoned grain elevator. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Alberta, Atlas Coal Mine, Canada, church, coal mine, Dorothy, Drumheller, East Coulee, ghost town, grain elevator, history, mining, museum, National Historic Site, school, travel
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Weekend Adventures in the Alberta Badlands: Gopher Hole Museum and Ghost Town Exploration
We’re exploring the Alberta Badlands around Drumheller, Alberta for a weekend. Bella the Boler is here, but Mabel the Dog is safe at home with a dogsitter since so many of our activities aren’t going to be dog-friendly. We camped … Continue reading
Visiting the Grave of Sam Leung – A Pioneer of Rowley, Alberta
Rowley, Alberta is a classic prairie ghost town and the heart of the town is Sam’s Saloon. Every month (except December), Sam’s comes alive as visitors from all over the province descend on Rowley for “pizza night”, a fundraising effort … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Alberta, Canada, cemetery, history, Rumsey, Rumsey Cemetery, Sam Leung, Sam's Saloon
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