Category Archives: Alberta

Vancouver VIA Rail

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

Credits-  Template by Shabby Miss Jen’s Designs;  Paper by Jessica Sprague Blue Solid paper from Cr8 Mini Kit;  Elements:  Stapler Pair and Heart Sticker both by KPertiet;  Alpha by Jessica Sprague from Grand Intention Kit Trains fascinate me because it … Continue reading →

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More Glorious Lakes

Posted on October 10, 2009 by

This marks the end of my series of lakes and other bodies of waters around Jasper.  The many glorious lakes is clearly a major reason why Jasper has become a favorite. Patricia Lake Pyramid Lake Cavell Lake Unsure which lake … Continue reading →

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Maligne Valley

Posted on October 3, 2009 by

Pronounced “mah-leen”, is riddled by an extensive karsts system – a geological formation of caves above and below ground level.  In the case of Maligne Valley, no one knows where the water for Maligne Lake goes.  Located at the south … Continue reading →

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Medicine Lake: The Lake that isn’t

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

There are lots of glorious lakes within Jasper National Park but there is one lake that lured us no end.  Medicine Lake, just approximately 20km southeast of the townsite.  A geological rarity.  Why? you ask.  We all assume that Medicine … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Of Horns and Antlers

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Credits:  Paper – Jessica Sprague Green Diamond paper (Grand Intentions Kit)

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Athabasca Falls

Posted on September 6, 2009 by

After the breathtaking Sunwapta Falls, we took another turn and found ourselves in yet another dramatic and powerful waterfall.  Considered among the most impressive falls in the Rocky Mountain, it is not surprising to note that Athabasca Falls could quite … Continue reading →

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Sunwapta Falls: Turbulent Waters

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

Not far from the Icefields Parkway, south of Jasper, is the aptly named Sunwapta Falls meaning “turbulent waters” in the native tongue of the Stoney Indians.    Originating from the Athabasca Glaciers, the volume of water caused by the glacial … Continue reading →

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Downtown Jasper

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

A photo gallery of downtown Jasper: Our B&B Shops Mountain backdrop Flora More flowers Jasper Firehall The neighborhood Pinecones Via Rail Station

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Sweet Jasper

Posted on August 29, 2009 by

Credits:  Template:  Katy Larson Kiseed Studio;  Paper:  LivEdesign Sing4Spring PP3 and SP2;  Elements:  LivE S4S Spring String 2;  Alpha Tags:  LivE Sing4Spring Alpha Tags “Must not miss Jasper,” my well-traveled friend advices.  “It is a town you will adore.” Anyone … Continue reading →

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Journey to Ancient Ice

Posted on August 20, 2009 by

Connecting the two towns of Lake Louise and Jasper is the extremely scenic Icefield Parkway.  To travel it is to experience a world where snow and ice dominates the land.   Stretching 230 km between the two towns, the parkway offers … Continue reading →

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