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We meet again, Mr Bond. Taking a ride on Canada’s baccarat bandwagon

We’ve noted in the past that Calgary is peppered with little slices of Monte Carlo or Las Vegas with its six casinos. Over recent months, casino gaming has been a hot topic across Canada, with Ontario and Nova Scotia each introducing their own government regulated online casino platforms. Will Alberta follow? Time will tell, but it is surely a case of “when” not “if.”  In the meantime, there are…

Here's What #Nightrise Looks Like in Banff at Sulphur Mountain

Brewster’s Golf Kananaskis Ranch Exshaw, AB T0L 2C0 | (403) 673-2700 THE HISTORY OF BREWSTER’S GOLF KANANASKIS RANCH   The 18 hole golf course at Kananaskis Ranch was built in 2002  on lands the Brewster family has held since the late 1800’s. Bud Brewster, a fourth generation cowboy, grew up here and the golf course was the fulfilment of a long held dream.   The Brewster family are legendary in…

How I Discovered I Was Related To Royalty

“You’re related to royalty,” Lesley Anderson of Ancestry.ca tells me over the phone and a proud smile curls on my face. I had always wondered how deep my family tree’s roots were in Canada and after spending a few years digging into Ancestry and building out a history, I wanted it confirmed by a professional. Lesley was  excited to share the news my Canadian genealogy runs about as deep as…

Rocky Mountain Hikes: Table Mountain In Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

TABLE MOUNTAIN ALBERTA Distance: 11.56 km Time: 4h20min Elevation Gain: 866 m AllTrails Rating:  – HARD AllTrails Link: Table Mountain Hike Alberta

GETTING TO TABLE MOUNTAIN ALBERTA

Getting to Table Mountain in the Crowsnest Pass shouldn’t be difficult, but for me it was. I used voice to Google Mapsfor “Table Mountain” and twice ended up on the eastern side of the mountain instead of the parking…

Calgary Eats: Where To Find Mini-Donuts In Calgary All Year Round #yyc #loveyyc #yyceats

Mini-donuts are a favourite midway treat at the Calgary Stampede each year, but they’re not limited to just those 10 days. Sure, they might taste better in jeans and a cowboy hat walking through the crowds on a hot July day, but when you need mini-donuts in Calgary you can get them every day of the year!

The Calgary Stampede is holding a mini-donut drive-thru to fulfill your cravings  on July 6,…

The 5 Best Places To Stop And Take Pictures On The Icefield Parkway #explorealberta #yyc

The Icefields Parkway is the most scenic drive in all of Canada. Sure, some may throw some votes to the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island (I’ve done it, it’s fantastic), but nothing tops the raw, majestic power of soaring among the glaciers along the 227 kilometre stretch between Lake Louise and Jasper.

At only 227 kilometres, The Icefields Parkwayshould only take you 2.5 hours to drive at the…

Rocky Mountains Hiking In Alberta: Canyon Creek Ice Cave #loveyyc #explorealberta

Elevation: 486m

Distance: 13.0km

AllTrails Rating: moderate 

AllTrails Link: Canyon Creek Ice Cave Trail

Screenshot from AllTrails

GETTING THERE:

The Canyon Creek Ice Cave Trail is off Highway 66 in the Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area about 40 minutes southeast of Calgary. [directions]

Take the Ing’s Mineexit off the highway, the parking lot for the hike is a few hundred metres up the road…

Asking a photographer what kind of camera they use, in hopes that tool can make you equally as proficient is like asking Shakespeare what kind of pen he used. It’s not the tool, per se, that makes greatness, it’s how you use it.

“The best camera is the one you have on you,”is a refrain echoed by photographers around the world. More often than not, that camera is a smartphone, and the kind of…

The New Year is in full swing, how are your resolutions coming along? Although some habits don’t change, a person who improves himself for the better is happier and motivated to continue improving.

Many of us are looking forward to ‘change” in life, but struggle to get started. If you are ready for massive changes this year, don’t forget, everything starts from one small step! Below are a few…

ARE MUD + SNOW (M+S) TIRES SAFE FOR WINTER DRIVING? #winterready @KalTire *ad

No, but maybe yes.

First things first: check the sidewall of your tires and see what symbol is there. M+S is the designation for a 3 season tire, the letters stand for MUD + SNOW. 

A lot of people just stop right there. In fact, a 2018 Kal Tire study showed on average only 50 percent of drivers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba planned to use winter tires.

Could it be they think the “SNOW“d…

Learning to Make Pasta From Scratch Is The Best Souvenir From Italy

When I returned from 2 weeks traveling through Ireland, Rome, and Paris this summer, I did a quick inventory before I filled out my customs form. More and more, when I come back from vacations abroad, I have less and less to declare.

I bring home a small Christmas ornament to remember our travels, and that’s about it. On this latest adventure I had a few of those plus the best souvenir from Italy…

Tee Time #8: Kananaskis Country Golf Course 2.0

Kananaskis Country Golf Course #1 Lorette Dr, Kananaskis, Alberta |1-877-591-2525 Green fees: $68 – $125

In 2013 Alberta was devastated by riotous floods coming off the Rocky Mountains. The perfect combination of a high snowpack and heavy rains resulted in a rapid melt of a deluge of water flowing off the mountains. Calgary suffered billions in damage, High Riverhad entire communities flooded,…

The Best iPhone Apps To Download in 2019

The digital landscape changes so quickly these days, it’s easy to get left behind when a new app hits the iOS or Android store.

There are stacks of new apps out there, and these can enhance your life in many different areas. From getting fit and eating healthily to listening to the latest tunes, mobile applications can enrich your days and, often, you won’t have to spend a penny on them.

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19 Best Instagram Spots On Maui #gohawaii

While some may be happy with a book and a beach while the kids play in the surf, I’m restless – even on vacation. So on our winter escape to Maui, I packed up my new camera bag and my new lenses, and wandered around some different corners of Maui to find the most Instaworthy places to photograph.

Yes, beaches are part of the equation, and the sunsets in Hawaii are Instagrammable every single…

What To Do In Cranbrook, The Heart Of The Kootenays

When you visit Cranbrook in the East Kootenays, you might never want to leave town.

Yes, Cranbrook, at just 4 hours southwest of Calgary, is a great home base to hit up the Powder Highway, 8 lakes, world class hiking, fishing, climbing, paddling, skiing, and more… BUT .. it’s also a great place to just stay put.

The Days Inn is right on the strip in Cranbrook, it’s a family friendly hotel that…

Top Tips When Visiting The Historic Peninsula Of Macau

If you are a keen traveler throughout Asia, Macau should be a must-see destination on your hit list. This autonomous region on the south coast of mainland China was formerly a Portuguese colony, and it wasn’t until the dawn of the new millennium that it returned to the control of the People’s Republic of China.

Given its western heritage, Macau is a fascinating city where east meets west. It’s…