Tag Archives: Canadian Pacific

The Mintlaw Viaduct

Posted on August 19, 2020 by

In this episode, we take our canoes out onto the waters of the Red Deer River and float down to check out an abandoned railway bridge which has not seen a train in almost forty years — the Mintlaw Trestle. … Continue reading →

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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

So close to home, yet a world away.  That’s the best way I can think to describe Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.  Located just south of Highway 1A between Calgary and Cochrane, once you leave the pavement it is hard to … Continue reading →

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STST2017: The Last Spike

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

Today’s posting will be quite short as the history of the area is already quite well known.  We’re visiting Craigellachie, British Columbia and — more specifically — the location where the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven … Continue reading →

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Right Place, Right Time

Posted on March 18, 2017 by

I was out with the drone doing some filming for a different project when I heard the unmistakable sound of a freight train approaching.  I have not yet had the chance to film a train from the air so this … Continue reading →

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CP Holiday Train 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

With the cold weather that settled in over the prairies in December, there hasn’t been much opportunity to get out and explore.  We’ve been staying quite close to home and hiding out in the basement watching movies filmed in Alberta … Continue reading →

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