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Historic Calgary Week 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by danocan

Historic Calgary Week is an annual event put on by the Chinook Country Historical Society.  It features walks, talks, tours, and a variety of events that showcase the history of Calgary and area.  Over the last few years, it has … Continue reading →

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Badlands Exploration

Posted on January 31, 2016 by danocan

There are so many things to see in the badlands of Alberta that it is impossible to see them all in one trip.  Our normal strategy is to simply pick a couple key things to target and then try and … Continue reading →

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Montana Motels and Mermaids

Posted on January 12, 2016 by danocan

When it comes to traveler accommodations, there are two main trends we see today.  The first is blandness.  The market is dominated by large chains run by faceless corporations which strive to provide the same experience no matter where you … Continue reading →

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One-Room Schoolhouse Road Trip Flashback

Posted on October 16, 2015 by danocan

It’s been a long time since I last did any updates.  There has been a lot going on which means there has been little time to write anything.  So, rather than continue the silence I decided to revisit some old … Continue reading →

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Historic Calgary Week: Pine Creek Cemetery / De Winton

Posted on August 4, 2013 by danocan

Historic Calgary Week is a project of the Chinook Country Historical Society, which is a branch of the Historical Society of Alberta.  Apparently this is the 23rd annual Historic Calgary Week, but I honestly never heard of it before this … Continue reading →

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