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A Brief History of the Bluebird Motel in Claresholm, Alberta
If you travel Highway 2 between Calgary and Lethbridge, you undoubtedly have seen the Bluebird Motel. It is on the north end of Claresholm on the west side of the highway. The sign proudly proclaims “Old Fashioned Hospitality since 1947”. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Alberta, Bluebird Bungalows, Bluebird Cabins, Bluebird Motel, Canada, Claresholm, Grand-o-Vue, Highway 2, motel, motels, travel
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Sunshine Auto Camp
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
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