Athabasca Ice Fishing Adventure

As part of a corporate team building event, it was decided a few that a few of us would head a couple of hours North of Edmonton to the small town of Athabasca to meet with a guide to take us out ice fishing for the weekend. It’s a quiet…

The Phantom of the North

Once again, a trip along Alberta’s Highway 11 from the Rocky Mountains to Nordegg doesn’t disappoint for wild life. This time around, I spotted a grey owl sitting on the remains of a sign post along the side of the road. I stopped on the side of the road, swapped…

Araneus diadematus – The Cross Spider

I’m not one for spiders.  As a matter of fact, I really don’t like them at all.  But that doesn’t stop me from appreciating them as a part of this planet’s wildlife and therefore a great photo subject. From back in my Ontario travels, I came across a couple of…

Big Horn Sheep Crossing

A drive through Alberta’s Highway 11, or the other popular mountain roads will no doubt have you coming close to the big horn sheep. Most notably in Jasper and Highway 11 area, they seem quite oblivious to the traffic snarls and curious tourists snapping away many photos. Click the photo…

Bison Loop Road – Waterton Alberta

Heading to Waterton to take in the scenery? Be certain to jump on Bison Loop Road at the Bison Paddock just out-of-town. There is no guarantee you’ll see anything too exciting, but there is at least opportunity – and it’s free. I recorded a short video from the top of…