This is why you are choosing Alberta
#31
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by Buchan6
So i wont be on the piss then
The first week of this year we dragged a case of London Pride (purchased in Utah) up to Delicate Arch, see picture. That's the San Juan's, part of the Rockies, in the background. National Parks are great in January; no one else is there.
#32
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by dbd33
Little do you know. Price and selection of booze there is better than Ontario. Convenience stores and gas stations only have 3.2 beer but supermarkets and liquor stores have very good selections. Nothing to take out on Sunday admittedly and many bars are technically clubs but it's all much more relaxed than you'd think.
The first week of this year we dragged a case of London Pride (purchased in Utah) up to Delicate Arch, see picture. That's the San Juan's, part of the Rockies, in the background. National Parks are great in January; no one else is there.
The first week of this year we dragged a case of London Pride (purchased in Utah) up to Delicate Arch, see picture. That's the San Juan's, part of the Rockies, in the background. National Parks are great in January; no one else is there.
Another x marked on the map of places to see.!!
#33
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Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by dbd33
The first week of this year we dragged a case of London Pride (purchased in Utah) up to Delicate Arch, see picture.
#34
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by Buchan6
Its a how long's a piece of string question but, if I wanna see "The Rockies"
on a two week holiday taking in BC and Alberta (or not) , where do I head for ??
on a two week holiday taking in BC and Alberta (or not) , where do I head for ??
Then its off to Jasper. Tons to do there. Work your way down the Icefields Parkway, stopping off at the Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls, Peyto Lake (as in pic #5) and onto Lake Louise/Moraine Lake. From there, go over the border to check out Emerald Lake/Natural Bridge/Takkakaw Falls.
Could go on into BC from there and a stunning journey it is. Or back into AB and down the David Thompson Highway from the Saskatchewan River Crossing.
A bit of a detour, but truly worth heading down there to Abraham Lake and Crescent Falls.
Back to the River Crossing again and south down to Banff. Go via The Bow Valley Parkway and take in Johnston Canyon.
Tons to see in Banff, Canmore is lovely and also worth heading into Kananaskis country, check out Kananaskis Village (pics #1/2/3)
Thats just the Alberta bits that I would recommend. BC has tons more.
#35
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by Buchan6
Yeah I remember the picture of the empty can placed on the motor on here earlier this year.
I like the Colorado/Utah border area because you can get mountains and desert in one short trip.
#36
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by R2D2
That is a stunning picture.
Another x marked on the map of places to see.!!
Another x marked on the map of places to see.!!
Read Edward Abbey before going, especially Desert Solitaire.
#37
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by R2D2
If you need a boost and want to remember why you are going through all the stresses of emigrating to Canada, then take a look at my latest pics.
We have just spent a glorious long weekend (for our 10th Wedding Anniversary) down in Kananaskis, then driving up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Heavenly Autumn Colours too.
We have just spent a glorious long weekend (for our 10th Wedding Anniversary) down in Kananaskis, then driving up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Heavenly Autumn Colours too.
Great photos, can't wait to come out and see the sites ourselves and again Happy Aniversary
#38
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
Not quite sure where that is. We are near Chipping Campden. I am really going to miss it.
Elli
#39
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by Elli and Paul
Great photos, can't wait to come out and see the sites ourselves and again Happy Aniversary
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Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by iaink
Tops. Anyone want to buy a house in Ontario?
#41
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
those photographs are gorgeous!
we honeymooned in canada, and are seriously considering moving there - it's our house-bunny who keeps us here - we couldn't subject him to the slight and couldn't leave him!
we honeymooned in canada, and are seriously considering moving there - it's our house-bunny who keeps us here - we couldn't subject him to the slight and couldn't leave him!
#42
Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by Cowtown
No offence ... take your Ontario summer ... knock two months off ... you get the picture
I'm not being funny..............its just curiosity???
#43
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Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by R2D2
Can I ask (in the nicest possible way) why you stay in Alberta as you don't seem to have much complimentary to say. Or am I just reading you wrong.?
I'm not being funny..............its just curiosity???
I'm not being funny..............its just curiosity???
Admittedly my first springtime in Alberta was one hell of a shock ... I was expecting daffodils in April and we got snow, then we got snow in May, then we got snow in June ... I was a keen gardener in the UK, it's the one thing I've got to admit that I really miss.
I've also been to ON enough times now to know that I prefer Alberta's cooler weather ... I couldn't take the summer heat out that way.
In reverse, everyone I know who moved here from BC or ON complains about the cool weather ... but of course, that's just my experience, not a global generalisation ... I'm sure there's someone out there who'll prove me wrong.
But, please ... no photo's of anyone frolicking in the snow in their tighty whities to prove how much they like the cool weather.
#44
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Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by MrsWillow
Not quite sure where that is. We are near Chipping Campden. I am really going to miss it.
We are near Lechlade (South Cotswolds), small world indeed. I guess you won't miss the grey winter skies here.....the cold crisp bright stuff is more appealing! Please let us know if you want to meet up anytime, for people so nearby. We've been to Calgary/Rockies 4 times. Awaiting Visas.
Great images, R2D2, good photographer.
Best Wishes,
happylandings & family.
#45
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Re: This is why you are choosing Alberta
Originally Posted by Tangram
Beautiful photos, really beautiful. But you can't eat mountains.
K.