Tag Archives: Calgary

A Scenic Bike Journey from Glenbow Ranch to Haskayne Legacy Park

Posted on July 15, 2024 by danocan

With the opening of Haskyane Legacy Park, having a pathway linking Cochrane and Calgary, Alberta became one step closer to fruition. This section of trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and links Haskayne Legacy Park to Glenbow Ranch … Continue reading →

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Visiting Eau Claire Market One Last Time Before Closure

Posted on May 26, 2024 by danocan

In August 2013, the Eau Claire Market burst onto the scene, igniting excitement and high hopes for a downtown Calgary renaissance. Initially, it flourished, drawing crowds and nurturing businesses. Yet, as the years passed, the bustling marketplace dwindled to a … 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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The History of the Selkirk Locomotive CP5931 Outside of Heritage Park in Calgary — Part 2

Posted on February 27, 2023 by danocan

It is time for the conclusion to the story of CP5931, the Selkirk locomotive which, today, sits outside the gates of Heritage Park. If you missed the first part of this episode, you can check it out below:

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Canadian Pacific Steam Locomotive 5931 – “The Selkirk”

Posted on February 20, 2023 by danocan

“Because we have let so many things slip away unnoticed is no reason why we should not now start to retain what may soon be only remembered…” — Ken Liddell, August 10, 1955 Continue reading →

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