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WILDLIFE ROAM Have you seen the strikingly decorated ROAM Public Transit (p 39) buses? They feature images of iconic wildlife that actually live and roam in the area. All of the photos were taken by local photographers who work to protect these animals and the wilderness they inhabit. Artists on ROAM busses include Jason Leo Bantle, Brandon T. Brown, Andrew Hardingham, John E. Marriott and Michael Wilson. -TJ
Billions of years ago, there was a shallow sea in the middle of what is now North America. During this time, flowing rivers brought sediments and carbonbased life into the sea, which settled on the bottom. These sediments slowly built up and compressed into layers, eventually creating sedimentary rock. In places like Johnston Canyon, the sharp canyon walls show off the fossilized life of these little sea creatures. “A billion years of world history are all stacked up like a story book,” says Matt Luttrell, a certified guide in Banff, “There are different pages of the story book visible in different areas.” To learn more, book an icewalk with Discover Banff Tours (p 38) or White Mountain Adventures (p 38). -KB 26
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BOMBS AWAY! Did you know? Parks Canada and various provincial parks perform avalanche risk control on mountain roads. Authorities close the roads during these times for everyone’s safety. There is no avalanche risk control in the backcountry, however, so anyone venturing in these areas must be prepared for all conditions. Check the avalanche risk bulletin for a given area by visiting avalanche.ca. -TAYLOR JAINE
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