Get Fat: A Very Brief History of Fat Biking in the Canadian Rockies
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What started as an adaptation to make mountain bikes usable throughout the long, northern winters has become a popular winter activity, particularly in the Canadian Rockies. Fat bikes, sometimes called fat tire bikes, are an off-road style bicycle with wide tires to accommodate soft terrain and a large frame to incorporate those fat tires. While […]
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Beautiful Bubbles
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Have you discovered the frozen bubbles on many of the lakes and reservoirs throughout the Canadian Rockies? These frozen wonders are a wintertime marvel and photographing them can be a highlight of any vacation. But what causes this unique landscape? Frozen bubbles are formed when decaying plant life on the bottom of the lake decomposes […]
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A Taste of the Craft: Breweries & Distilleries
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The craft beverage scene became popular on the west coast but has since caught a strong hold in Alberta. It’s only fitting, really, with the province’s deep agricultural roots and access to seemingly unlimited grains. Connecting with the area’s natural resources has created more than just delicious drinks for everyone to enjoy; it connects people […]
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Mountain Insights: Local Secrets in the Canadian Rockies
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The Canadian Rockies are beautiful to visit, but have you ever wondered what the locals do all winter? You may be surprised to hear it’s not all about the slopes! Here are four key players for this magazine discussing our local secrets and what we love to do during the winter months. Kate Barker, Editor […]
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A Weekend Getaway
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Looking for that perfect weekend getaway? Look no further than beautiful Jasper National Park! It’s just close enough to make the drive, but far enough away to make it the perfect mountain escape. Friday Leave work behind! If travelling along the Icefields Parkway, make sure to leave enough daylight to take in the spectacular views. […]
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Mountain Events
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After a long hiatus and some extra hurdles, events are returning to the mountains! It’s time to get out and reconnect with the arts and we couldn’t be more excited. Visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies for rotating exhibits, art walks, book talks, and virtual programs. On until Jan 22 is Mansions to […]
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No Bad Weather
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Banff is a winter playground of outdoor activities. There’s no reason to let the chilly days keep you indoors! Dressing for the elements is key, and you need to be wearing the right layers. Here’s what we recommend for those frosty winter days. Base Layer It’s important to have something warm against your skin that […]
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Canmore’s New Indoor Entertainment
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While Canmore boasts some of the best mountain vistas around, accompanied by some of the best outdoor mountain activities, it has always been lacking a good space for indoor entertainment. With no movie theatre, limited options for live theatre, and a general focus on the amazing outdoors, those long winter nights can seem, well, long. […]
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It’s Time to Celebrate Banff Pride!
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The leaves are changing, the temperature is cooling, and the nights are getting longer… all sure signs that it’s time to celebrate Banff Pride! What started as a one-off night for friends in the community has bloomed into a full-fledged Pride festival taking place from October 3 to 11. There are events for everyone, including […]
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Introducing the First Ever Canmore Pride!
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The instillation of a Pride Sidewalk painted by the Town of Canmore started a conversation amongst the community: Why don’t we have a Canmore Pride? With celebrations in neighbouring Calgary, Morley, and Banff, it only made sense to add festivities for locals in the town of Canmore. So with the leadership of a group of […]
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