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From the archives. Larry doesn't really like visiting local museums... He gladly visits museums anywhere we travel, though... On this day, we were showing Calgary to his brother, and he decided seeing Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, wasn't the worst thing to do in our home town.
Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earned it the nickname “Cowtown,” evident in the Calgary Stampede, its massive July rodeo and festival that grew out of the farming exhibitions once presented here.
I have been editing my recent photos from Kananaskis and they are quite monotone, so a spectacular sunrise is my antidote
Out at a park in Calgary, the sun was setting, my children were throwing rocks into the water and this opportunity for a picture happened. I love the sun rays in this one.
This morning, my appointment to get two cortisone injections in my knees has just been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday. With a temperature of -9C (windchill -13C), I wish that meant I didn't need to go out in the cold and clear the snow off my car. However, I have a few errands that I really need to run.
On 17 October 2018, I managed to get over to Carburn Park for a walk. Though I have seen a number of Rusty Blackbirds, this species was still a bird I wanted to look out for. As it turned out, this was not one of my finds. However, I saw a few other things that were a delight to see, including meeting two Ferrets that were out for a walk (or rather, travelling in a stroller) with their 'people". Both are rescue animals, which was good to see.
"Ferret Rescue & Education Society (FRES) is a non-profit, charitable organization that was started by a group of devoted ferret owners in the Calgary area who recognized the need for a locally based rescue dedicated to ferrets. Our committed volunteers assist FRES in their goal to find permanent homes for all of the ferrets surrendered to us. They also provide shelter, basic needs, veterinary care, and if necessary, rehabilitation for all abused, unwanted, and abandoned ferrets regardless of their health status." From the FRES website.
Another lovely encounter was with the resident Great Horned Owl. Two friends that I bumped into in the park described where they had just seen it. Two or three strangers also helped pinpoint the exact tree : ) Over the years, we have seen Great Horned Owls in this park - always a joy. On this particular day, this owl was rather agitated and moved two or three times. One of the park's Eastern Gray Squirrels was teasing the owl.
As if a couple of 'rescue' Ferrets and a Great Horned Owl weren't enough, we were also very lucky to see a Harlequin Duck (male) out on the Bow River. When we first saw it, it wasn't too far out on the water, but it gradually swam further and further away, diving constantly. My photos were not the greatest, but they serve as a record of seeing this very handsome duck.
The weather was gorgeous, and much-deserved after the dreadful winter weather we have been having (in fall)! A perfect day to be outdoors, so I just couldn't resist. Lovely to see you, Pam, though unfortunate that you were just leaving when I arrived. Great to see you, Bonnie, and spend time with you. Had been a long time, no see.
An evening view of Downtown Calgary's west end, with the Bow river running down the middle.
This shot isn't SOOC, but has had very little treatment. The color comes from playing around on the white balance settings, plus a nice golden sky to help out :-)
I think this is Clematis virginiana, and there was a lot of it near the Calgary Stampede and Union Cemetery.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Pure Street Food Noodle Bar
Savoury Sesame Donut (stuffed with BBQ pork)
In 2024, Pure Street Food Noodle Bar appeared on Food Network's hit TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
This photo was taken a few weeks ago during an afternoon spent running errands / taking photos in lovely downtown Calgary.
Here you can see a huge skyscraper rising high into the late afternoon sky, with various other smaller (but still very large!) buildings reflected in its mirrored glass surface.
Hope you all had an excellent weekend, my friends!
This is a fundraiser for the Calgary Food Bank. All these sculptures, based on the theme of Dr Seuss, were made of non-perishable food items purchased by the competing teams. All the items will be sent to the Calgary Food Bank for distribution to those in need...
Calgary Tower at Night. The new multi-colored LEDs on the tower shine crisply against the dark blue sky
Calgary has planted thousands of trees all over the city to create what is know as the urban forest. and it looks great
While Larry was snowshoeing around the West Bragg Creek area, I was on a photowalk in downtown Calgary, nursing a sore knee. These are some of the interesting buildings I noticed
Calgarys early hospital glad these walls are still here its important to keep the heritage alive. i found some information on an amazing site that I have linked to.
Until 1983, the Calgary Tower was the tallest building in Calgary. The 627-foot tower, was built to celebrate Canada's centennial. Back in 2005, the Calgary Tower added the absolutely thrilling glass floor, that lets you, literally stand above 9 Ave.
During the most recent Olympic Games, the tower's cauldron would light up in celebration everytime Canada scored a gold metal.
Calgary, Alberta Canada