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In the late 19th century, as Calgary began to develop along the banks of the Bow River, large islands stood between Deerfoot Trail and Crowchild Trail. In 1890, the city council named the lower island St. George’s Island and the upper one St. Patrick’s Island. In 1908, the federal...

Booming Ice Chasm is an ice cave located in the Crowsnest Pass area of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Calgary. This cave acts as a "cold trap," where cold air enters through a narrow passage and never escapes, creating a 179-meter layer of pure ice. Learn...

Alberta is home to several farms where fresh flowers are grown – sunflowers, lilies, tulips, and more. Most of these farms operate on a U-Pick system, meaning customers can pick the flowers they wish to buy themselves. Farm staff are available to teach proper plant care and offer bouquet...