Calgary Tower

Tall But Not Tall Enough

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July 30th 2006
Calgary is an odd place to fly into because, from the air, the city stands out from the surrounding plains like some ultra-modern Oz, dwarfing all around it into two-dimensional nothingness. That is, until you look Westward towards the Rockies, where the peaks dwarf the city and its tallest buildings in turn. It's a good sight, especially in the sunshine. CW and I arrived mid-afternoon, thoug ... read more

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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