Experience Southern Alberta Publisher’s Welcome Welcome to the premiere edition of Experience Southern Alberta, a visitor’s guide to the attractions, and stunning landscapes within the region, from Prairies to Peaks!
to help! The themed tours in this guide will not only highlight the major attractions, but we’ll also unveil numerous hidden gems throughout this stunning landscape.
In this traveller’s companion, you’ll learn about the history of southern Alberta, and discover incredible experiences within the region, through compelling stories & images. And you’ll love our user-friendly maps!
Our stories offer safe and fun activities that often contain educational components. And you will love our coverage of both the themed loop tours as well as the communities within southern Alberta.
Whether you are discovering southern Alberta as a couple, a young family on a staycation, with your grandchildren on a Grandcation, or just exploring on your own, we’re here
We sincerely hope you have a magical time here and are truly honoured to be of service. Bob Harris & Christine Weston
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Our Contributors
Lee Hart is a long-time
Allen R. Gibson
Dr Shannon Tracey
Tanya Koob is a
Andrew Penner is
Calgary writer. He began his writing career working as a newspaper reporter in his home province of Ontario before moving west 45 years ago. While the first half of his career he worked as a writer and editor with various weekly and daily newspapers, for the past 30 years he has specialized as a writer and editor for agricultural publications. (Experience South Central Alberta pg 32)
is a writer and marketer who’s enjoyed Western Canadian road trips since childhood. He shares his love of the west through travel writing and as a tour guide with Insight Vacations, when he’s not helping tourism businesses with their marketing.
is a scientific & technical writer/editor and an instructor in Human Anatomy and Physiology. She has had amazing opportunities to travel to practically every continent around the globe. She and her husband, Copeland, live in Sherwood Park. They love camping and unearthing hidden gems in Alberta. Reach her at
Calgary-based freelance writer and lover of all things adventurous in the mountains. She spends her weekends gliding through snow or water. She has a 11 year old son and loves hiking, camping, and exploring the backcountry with her husband and son. Visit Tanya’s Blog where she chronicles her adventures
crossthetconsulting@shaw.ca.
rockiesfamilyadventures.com
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an independent writer and photographer living in Calgary, Alberta. His work has been featured in Westworld, Westjet Magazine, Golf Magazine, Golf Tips, Golf Canada, and many leading golf and lifestyle publications. When not travelling or working, he enjoys reading, movies, and chilling out in the backyard with his wife, Dawn, and their four boys. (Experience Indigenous Culture pg 18)
Allen can be reached at EightStarTours@gmail.com
(Riding the Rails pg 10)
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