Tag Archives: Calgary

Sunshine Auto Camp

Posted on April 14, 2019 by danocan

This weekend I learned about a place from Calgary’s past I had never heard of before — the Sunshine Auto Camp. Let’s dig a little into its history and see what we can learn about it.

Posted in History | Tagged Alberta, auto camp, Calgary, campground, Canada, motels, Saddledome, Stampede Grounds, Sunshine Auto Camp, tourist court | 1 Comment

Enoch Sales House Lost to Fire

Posted on February 2, 2019 by danocan

I don’t know what’s more frustrating, the loss of another great old structure or the lack of concern so many show for our historic sites Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Enoch Sales, fire, history | 1 Comment

History and Urban Sprawl in North Calgary

Posted on April 4, 2018 by danocan

Sometimes postings just fall into your lap. Today is one of those examples. I was out for a walk in the northern part of Calgary, near the community of Sage Hill. In the midst of the new condo buildings and … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Alberta, Calgary, Canada, combine, farm, general store, George McDougall, history, McDougall Memorial United Church, urban sprawl | 2 Comments

Farewell to Sears

Posted on October 22, 2017 by danocan

I’m going to take a little detour from the vacation posts and instead talk about Sears. I’m not interested in discussing what went wrong for the once-mighty retailer in terms of a retail case study, but rather looking at the … Continue reading →

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Fish Creek Park’s Barn Demolished

Posted on October 24, 2016 by danocan

Willans Barn at Fish Creek Park – December 2008 “Are you kidding me?” That was all I could mutter to myself as I stood in the kitchen staring at the Twitter feed on my smartphone. The classic old barn … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Alberta, barn, Calgary, demolition, Fish Creek, history | 3 Comments

End of the Line for Calgary’s Oldest Service Station

Posted on October 18, 2016 by danocan

“You know the place, even if you never actually purchased fuel from its two outdated pumps, or bought coffee or lottery tickets over the counter inside.” — Michael Platt, Calgary Sun It is a story we see play out again … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Alberta, Calgary, demolition, East Village, gas station, history | 7 Comments

Clarendon Hotel in Gull Lake, SK Destroyed by Fire

Posted on October 10, 2016 by danocan

“It’s been happening with depressing regularity over the years — another century-old small town hotel has been hit by fire.” — CBC News It’s a trend that DanOCan.com has noticed. And, I have been making a special effort to take … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged Acme, Alberta, Aylesbury, Bassano, Bracken, Calgary, Cardston, Chaplin, Drumheller, Duck Lake, fire, Fort Macleod, Gull Lake, Harris, High River, history, hotel, Imperial, Keelor, Patricia, prairie, Saskatchewan, Smuts, Southey, Yahk, Yellow Creek | 2 Comments