After leaving family in Calgary, my son, his friend and I headed west into the mountains. I was excited to play tour guide to my guests and share the beauty of Banff National Park with them. Our first stop was my first stop in the 70's. Lac des Arcs. It's a part of the Bow River that widens into a …
Alberta
Road Trip Diary: A Family Affair in Calgary
If you check my online bio on any number of sites, it almost always mentions my love of travel and road trips. I am happiest when exploring. I got to do a little exploring this past summer and I returned to some favorite Canadian places. The highlight of a 5000 mile (8046.72 KM) road trip was …
Trivia EH? Alberta
AREA: 255,285 sq mi 661,188 sq km Water Surface: 6,485 sq mi 16,796 sq km POP: 3,711,845 million (2010) according to Statistics Canada Highest Elevation: Mt. Columbia 3747m (12,294 feet) Capital: Edmonton Important Industries: energy, agriculture, business and commercial …