We are the Original Peoples of this land.
We are many different cultures, each with our own name and language.
We have always lived here, coexisting with the plants, animals, people and spirit beingsRead more
We are the Original Peoples of this land.
We are many different cultures, each with our own name and language.
We have always lived here, coexisting with the plants, animals, people and spirit beingsRead more
Traveler
For thousands of years, the buffalo roamed the grasslands of the plains, and the Native peoples moved camps frequently to hunt game and collect plants
Once I'd scrapped the idea of travelling from Vancouver to Toronto entirely by rail my transit across Canada had become slightly more complicated albeit a lot quicker and cheaper. The next journeyRead more
We flew out of Lisbon to spend 6 weeks in Calgary to visit family and support Jenna's parents through her mom's surgery. Our visit was a good mix of spending some quality time with family and friendsRead more
After viewing Calgary from the air and Maddie saying that the city was a bit rubbish, the one day we were here was pleasantly surprising. We walked the half mile or so to Ken's airb&b in fairly hotRead more
We set out on the next part of our journey. Off to New Zealand! We would have two layovers, flying from Calgary, to Los Angeles and via Brisbane to Auckland, taking 30 hours and 20 min, technicallyRead more
First impressions.
Fortunately our friend Ian had a guide book to the public art of Calgary and there is plenty to see and enjoy.
Traveler
This is a mosaic by a French artist. The colours are really in your face - they represent Provence. Apparently! Fabulous wall of a lobby. S
You might also know this place by the following names:
Eau Claire
Traveler
More public art. S
Traveler
Public art in the city centre. They look friendly. Big kids' toys. S
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The ladies dwarf the surrounding trees. Very elegant piece. S