Category Archives: History

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

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 →

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The Remaining Bus Traps of Calgary, Alberta

Posted on April 10, 2023 by danocan

In this week’s video, we visit and document the remaining bus traps in the city of Calgary and document them so future Calgarians will have something to remember these somewhat-barbaric traffic control devices by. Continue reading →

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Ghost Town Convention 2008

Posted on March 20, 2023 by danocan

Yes, another look back at a previous weekend of exploration, this time from July of 2008. With a home base of Ardath, Saskatchewan, twelve keen abandoned places explorers set out to see what they could find… Unlike last week, I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photography, Travel | Tagged abandoned, Ardath, Bounty, Canada, Conquest, ghost town, grain elevator, Harris, Laura, Saskatchewan, Tessier | 2 Comments