What a difference three years and $2 million makes! Completed in 2013, the 4.4 km stretch of paved pathway that allows cyclists to ride from the Travel Alberta Information Centre in Canmore westward into Banff National Park has really improved the overall Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail riding experience. When we rode the Legacy Trail in …
Generally speaking, we're fair-weather hikers. But when Environment Canada's forecast shows nothing but rain, chance of showers and/or risk of thunderstorms for the next seven days, we become a lot more receptive to the idea of a half-day hike where we might encounter some precipitation on the way back down. All of which is a …
In mid-January, mild temperatures and clear skies combined to create fairly ideal conditions for some more night photography in Canmore. It was also the weekend right after the first full moon of 2014, so we had to take that into consideration when planning. How? First, we gave preference to subjects where we could be sure …
Three photography outings in one day - what a great way to start the New Year! We rose early enough to photograph the first sunrise of 2014. After lunch, we walked the main pathway between Three Sisters and the Canmore townsite to photograph the Bow River valley. Following supper, we headed out through our back …
Even though we'd already been out early, to photograph the first sunrise of 2014, unseasonably warm weather beckoned us out for an afternoon walk. We weren't the only ones who responded to the beauty of the afternoon. We encountered fat-bike riders, not-so-fat-bike riders, runners and lots of others walking (with and without traction aids) along …