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Feature Archive

W'07/8 Rockies on Ice

Canadian winter fun can be served on the rocks—ice provides opportunities for good times

| December 2007 | By Twyla Kowalchuk

W'07/8 Insider Guide: Skiing Banff Park

Three ski areas, tons of snow and a November through May season—no wonder Banff National Park draws skiers and snowboarders from around the world

| December 2007

Super Sledding

Snowmobiling in the mountains is high-octane, adrenaline charged fun

| December 2007 | By Twyla Kowalchuk

5 Steps to Becoming a Real Skier

Sure, you can get down the hill. But do you look, act and talk the part?

December 2007 | By Where staff having fun

Your Cup of Tea

Soothing respite from the cold, steeped in tradition

December 2007 | By Lindsay O'Reilly

W'07/8 Skiing Jasper: Insider Look at Marmot Basin

At 10,878 sq km (4200 sq mi), Jasper is Canada's largest Rocky Mountain Park. Its ski area is big too.

| December 2007

Loving Life in Canmore

I admit it. I get a kick out of telling people I live in Canmore. As often as not the reaction is:

Real Estate | December 2007 | By Jennifer Groundwater

Exotic Excursions S'07

Ultimate tours and adventures

| June 2007 | By Jennifer Groundwater

Rafting the Rockies S'07

Adventure, scenery and the possibility of adrenalin-induced euphoria—I think this is what a mountain experience should be all about

| June 2007 | By Jack Newton

Peak Play: Rocky Mountain Golf S'07

The evolution of golf in the Canadian Rockies

| June 2007 | By Jen Lowery

What's New with Wine

While carved totem poles and Mountie dolls remain popular local souvenirs, Canadian wines are increasingly finding their way into the luggage of departing tourists. Of course, they're also a favourite consumable right here in the Rockies

| June 2007 | By Tina McFadden

The Return to Slow Food

There's a trend to locally grown and traditionally prepared meals. After all, you are what you eat.

| June 2007 | By Tina McFadden

Jasper Celebrates 100 Years in 2007

Fascinating historic tidbits in honour of Jasper National Park's Centennial

June 2007 | By Jack Newton

Canmore Real Estate: Living the Mountain Life Summer '07

Canmore is the pretty, fast growing town just east of Banff that's no longer one of the Rockies' best kept secrets. Most everyone knows that this mountain community is a desirable place to visit...or live. Inside information can enhance the Canmore experience, so here are some great places to go and things to do.

Real Estate | June 2007 | By Jennifer Groundwater

Icefields Parkway S'07

The drive between Lake Louise and Jasper has been called the 'most spectacular in the world'.

| June 2007 | By Lori Perlin

Touring Kananaskis S'07

A scenic drive through the 'Valley of Adventure'

June 2007 | By Andrew Hempstead

W'07/8 Adventures South & West of Banff: Kootenay Rockies

Pleasurable pursuits of British Columbia's mountain playground

June 2007 | By Twyla Kowalchuk & Jack Wennot

Calgary: Heart of the New West S'07

Explore the big city, Calgary, just over an hour east of Banff National Park

June 2007

Hinton S'07

The 'Gateway to the Rockies' offers outdoor pursuits including some high-octane adventures not available in the National Park

June 2007 | By Renée Laboucane

Top 6 Scenic Sites in the Canadian Rockies

June 2007 | By John Marriott

Heritage and Culture

Exploring the human history of the Canadian Rockies

Museums & Galleries - Banff, Jasper, Canmore & Lake Louise | December 2006 | By Katie Daniel

Spas of the Canadian Rockies

Evolution of local spas

| December 2006 | By Jennifer Groundwater

Year of the Craft W'06/7

Spotlight on local artists and artisans

| December 2006 | By Shannon Woodward

Comfort Food Odysseys W'06/7

Suggestions to warm your tummy and soul

| December 2006

Battle of the Breeds

How to build a sled dog team

| December 2006 | By Carlin Arsenault

Having Fen

How to enjoy the fabulous wetlands of the Canadian Rockies

| May 2006 | By Ben Gadd

Take to the Trails

Top picks for a hike in the Canadian Rockies

| May 2006 | By Andrew Hempstead

Sparkle of Fire & Ice

Canadian ammolite and diamond gemstones

| May 2006 | By Jennifer Groundwater

Peak Picnic

Helicopter to high alpine dining

| May 2006 | By Katie Daniel

David Thompson Highway S'06

A Road Less Travelled

May 2006

You Might Meet a Local

Achieving local resident status

May 2006 | By John Marriott

Banff's Best New Restaurant

Fuze Finer Dining

| December 2005

Painting the Mountains W'05/6

How the Canadian Rockies attract and inspire creativity

November 2005 | By Dan Hudson

Icy Ascent W'05/6

First ice climb transforms fear to euphoria

November 2005 | By Lisa Stephens

Menopausal Mountaineers

Flatlander women find beauty and inspiration on a mountain pass

June 2005 | By Daymon Miller

Art of the Rockies Pioneers

Lives and legacy of Peter and Catharine Whyte

May 2005 | By Lisa Christensen

Spare No Expense

What's in-store to deplete your bank account

May 2005 | By Jack Wennot

Perfect Picnic Places

Dining amid mountain splendour

May 2005 | By Jennifer Groundwater

Rocky Mountain Weddings

Unconventional marriages and unique opportunities for romance in the Rockies

December 2004 | By Article by Rick Kunelius; Photography by Malcolm Carmichael

Ice Ice Baby

Quintessential Canadian Rockies ice is a source of beauty, aggravation and entertainment

December 2004 | By John Marriott

Powder Pioneers

Tracing the tracks of those who made Canadian Rockies ski history

December 2004 | By Chic Scott

Fashionably Warm

Canadian fashions that are both warm and look good—cozy knits, high-tech synthetics and garments from pelts.

December 2004

Aboard Clyde

How a really big horse transformed my sense of self

June 2004 | By Elisa White

In the Footsteps of the Victorians

Over a century ago member of the Vaux family explored the Canadian Rockies with boundless enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. Their style of tourism is applicable to visitors today.

June 2004 | By Graeme Pole

Wonder of Water

Celebrating our most precious resource and having fun in the process

June 2004

Out of the Wildfire

Devastating fires spawn forest renewal and 'Elemental Inspiration' for landscape artists

June 2004 | By Lisa Christensen

International Fare with Flair

How to satisfy a desire for travel and adventure by dining at a local restaurant

June 2004 | By Amanda Follett

The Bear Necessities

Rocky Mountain wildlife roam local stores. Unlike the refuse bins, shops around here aren't bear-proof.

June 2004 | By Sarah McLaughlan

Cool Gadgets

Useful Ski Shop Knick-knacks

January 2004

King of the Night

Downtown Banff Pub Crawl

January 2004 | By Rob Tooke

Garden Ornamental Elk

Backyard wildlife

January 2004 | By John Marriott

The Columbia Icefield

Mother of Rivers

October 2003 | By Peter Lemieux

Fantastic Freshwater Fun

Rafting, canoeing, fishing...even scuba diving

October 2003 | By Andrew Hempstead

Table d’Hôte

Local dining rooms put a Canadian Rockies twist on a traditional French way to enjoy a meal

October 2003 | By John Gilchrist

Unique Souvenirs

Interesting items to cart home

October 2003 | By Andrew Hempstead

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