Tag Archives: Cochrane

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 →

Posted in Hiking, Travel | Tagged Alberta, bike ride, biking, Calgary, Cochrane, cycling, Glenbow, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Haskayne Legacy Park | Leave a comment

Geocaching on “Narrows Island” on the Bow River

Posted on April 24, 2020 by danocan

Another “self-isolation” video, this time to one of the first ever “vlog” style videos I shot, back in November of 2016.

Posted in Geocaching, Self Isolation Series | Tagged Alberta, Bow River, caching, Canada, Cochrane, geocaching, Glenbow, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park | Leave a comment

Something Different – Flying a Giant Parrot Kite

Posted on April 10, 2020 by danocan

Posted in drone, Self Isolation Series | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Cochrane, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, flying, fun, kite, parrot | Leave a comment

A Short History of Mitford

Posted on March 24, 2017 by danocan

The story of Mitford, Alberta is not unique from many other towns that dotted the prairie landscape at the end of the 1800s. It started with a dream, in this case the dream of one Tom Cochrane, who is apparently … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged Alberta, bricks, Canada, coal, Cochrane, drone, ghost town, history, lumber, Mitford | 4 Comments

Dog Playing with Drone

Posted on March 20, 2017 by danocan

So, after yesterday’s long and serious post, how about some fun? Tucker the Dog playing with the drone at the local off leash area. I do have a couple of my more traditional “historic places” posts coming up, hopefully later … Continue reading →

Posted in drone | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Cochrane, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, dog, drone, Mavic Pro, Springer Spaniel | Leave a comment