The Rockies in the distance

Going West

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September 5th 2010
After an uneventful flight from Toronto to Calgary we picked up our rental vehicle, a Lincoln Towncar, and set out for Banff. Although the area around Calgary is suburbs and farms, much like home, there is still a subtle difference. It is hard to put your finger on exactly what it is - the roll of the hills is gentler, the colour of the of the foliage is a little yellower. The rivers are all th ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Banff

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more