When we were at Drumheller last fall, we went to the Historic Site for Star Coal Mines. We used the suspension bridge to cross the Red Deer River and get a closer view of the badlands where some coal mining used to take place. In the picture below you can see an abandoned coal mine shaft in […]
A few years ago, we went up on to the mountain at Jasper, and we could see Mount Robson off in the distance. We were told that you can’t always see it from Jasper, but we have been there twice and have had the privilege of seeing it each time. This time, we were able […]
Maligne Lake is set in a beautiful area. When we walked beside the lake and enjoyed the view , we found out that what we were seeing is only a small part of the lake. You can go on a one-and-a-half hour boat tour to see much more. This would be a lovely trip to take […]
When we went to Jasper, we decided to go to places we hadn’t been before. Our brother-in-law suggested going to Maligne Canyon. Advertised as one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, its sheer limestone walls plunge to depths of over 50 meters (165 ft.). This was well worth the trip. The views of […]