Category Archives: Hiking

Winter Hiking Banff National Park – Peyto Lake Viewpoints

With another week left in our spring break, we researched options for short winter hikes a little farther afield. After narrowing it down to two options, we headed northwest, to the Icefields Parkway. Option 1 – Bow Glacier Falls, an … Continue reading

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Winter Hiking the Bow Valley – Jura Creek

Compared to the previous couple of years, we did a lot of hikes in 2012. The most fun we had last summer was a half-day outing to Jura Creek. At the start of our two-week spring break, we opted to … Continue reading

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Signs of Christmas in South Glenmore Park

I enjoyed a few hours in the company of a good friend last week. We went for a long walk in South Glenmore Park, chatting and pausing now and then to take a photo or two. The recent snow sparkled … Continue reading

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Pillars of the Community

According to the English language Wiktionary, a pillar of the community is a prominent member or supporter of a local community. Out walking yesterday, I came across 4 pillars of the community – four free-standing pillars showcasing artwork created about … Continue reading

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Hiking Banff National Park – Sunshine Meadows

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Taking advantage of bargain end-of-season pricing for seats on the shuttle bus, we caught the Saturday morning 9 o’clock ride to Sunshine Meadows. Earlier this summer, we hiked from Sunshine Meadows to Healy Pass and in 2009 we hiked to … Continue reading

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