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Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park: Where Culture And History Flourish
Alberta, Articles, Canada, Canada Provinces, Indigenous Experience

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park: Where Culture and History Flourish

About one hour’s drive east of Calgary, Alberta is Canada’s second largest First Nations Reserve, home to the Siksika Nation. Situated on these lands lies a place where history comes alive, where the stories of Indigenous peoples are woven into the fabric of the land itself.  Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is an immersive journey into the heart of Blackfoot culture and heritage. The historical park sits on land that has been a meeting place for Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years, the cultural and geographic center of Blackfoot territory, and the place where Treaty 7 was signed in 1877. As I ventured into this designated National Heritage Site, I found myself transported to a world where traditions, tales, and the …

Kelsey Olsen
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An image of two people feeding a wolfdog at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Calgary, Alberta.
An image of two people feeding a wolfdog at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Calgary, Alberta.
Alberta, Articles, Canada, Canada Provinces, Experiences, Things To Do

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary – A Howling Adventure Near Calgary

Wolfdogs are fascinating creatures and the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near Calgary is a nonprofit haven for them. It’s a place to see wolfdogs up close, to learn about wolfdogs and to learn about wolf behavior. This sanctuary was created to educate the public about responsible wolfdog ownership and to raise awareness about the large numbers of these animals that end up in shelters. Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is less than an hour’s drive northwest of Calgary near the town of Cochrane, Alberta. Several different experiences are offered, but the most exciting part of a visit is getting to see wolfdogs up close and maybe even interact with them. You can also learn about wolves and how to contribute to the conservation …

Kelsey Olsen
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An image of the Studio Bell building, home to Canada's National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Studio Bell is home to Canada’s National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Articles, Travel Inspiration

Studio Bell Calgary – Canada’s National Music Centre

Exploring a music museum should be fun and it is at Studio Bell in Calgary! Canada’s National Music Centre is one of the most hands-on museums you’ll ever explore. You can learn how to play instruments, make your own voice recordings in a sound booth and play and make instruments. You’ll also see amazing artifacts and instruments from iconic Canadian musicians.

Debbie Olsen
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Articles, Outdoor Adventure

Prairie Mountain – Hike a Mountain Before Lunch!

Prairie Mountain is a popular hiking summit, close to the city of Calgary, just West of Bragg Creek in the Kananaskis Country area of Alberta. It is a short yet challenging hike of just under 7 km with about 700 m elevation gain. Due to its popularity, it is a great summit to attempt any time of year and in any season, summer, winter, spring or fall – so long as you come prepared. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Getting to Prairie Mountain: The Prairie Mountain trailhead is on the north side …

Carleigh and Brady Olsen
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