Drumheller is a lovely town located in the Red Deer Valley in an area aptly named the Canadian Badlands. It is a tourist destination in the summer and full of activities and sights to see. It lies about 70 miles northeast of Calgary in a very distinct scenic location. A
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Central Alberta – Out and About
Central Alberta lies to the east of the Rockies and is the most densely populated area in the province but you would never know it. The area is most noted for its vast productive farmland and ranches. The landscape varies from the foothills to the prairies with a multitude of
Continue readingSilver Creek Golf and RV Resort – New Norway, Alberta
Nestled in central Alberta amidst the prairies sits a lovely golf course with an adjoining campground. Silver Creek Golf and RV Resort features a 27-hole golf course, clubhouse, and RV Park with mostly permanent residents. Out of the over 200 sites they also offer about 15-20 sites for non permanent
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As we made our way from Elko, British Columbia to Alberta we continued to have some smokey skies from the fires in British Columbia and the Banff area of Alberta. We headed through Fernie and over the Crowsnest Pass and into Alberta. Then we continued north on Highway 22
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Campground: Ponderosa Campground Location: Kikomun Creek Provincial Park – British Columbia Site: P30 (back-in) Cost: $41.30 (CAD) Services: Dry camping Comments: A lovely campground with waterfront sites. There are some tight sites at the entrance with power but the best sites are near the water. Other sites at
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We headed south on Hwy 36 just east of Forestburg (on Hwy 53) to make our way to Milk River. The road and the drive were lovely and represented some wonderful Alberta prairies scenery. It took us through the Brooks area and Taber (don’t forget to get some corn). Further
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Every year we try and meet up with family for an August long weekend camp out. We are pretty much guaranteed a terrific time, lots of chatting and laughing, lots of food, and an occasionally rainstorm. This year did not disappoint. The camp out was held on a ball field
Continue readingFamily and Friends – Edberg, Alberta, Canada
We hung out in Alberta for a few weeks visiting family and some friends that Norm had not seen in many, many years. Part of the visit meant staying on the farm and having wonderful views of the large, beautiful prairie skies AND being fed like a king and queen.
Continue readingTunnel Mountain Village 1 – Banff, Alberta, British Columbia
We drive to Canada several times a year and we like to change up our route every time but there are still only so many ways to get from one point to another. We love Banff and Jasper due to the sheer beauty but we detest the crowds. It’s a
Continue readingDry Gulch Provincial Park – Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia
Radium Hot Springs is a small town in British Columbia just south of the entrance to Kootenay National Park and about a 1 1/2 hour drive to Banff National Park in Alberta. The town is known for its mineral springs, an odourless hot pool full of minerals and kept at
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