by Ben | May 14, 2017 | People, Places
The Palliser Expedition, 1857-60 John Palliser was born in Ireland in 1817 to a wealthy family. He loved hunting and exploring and caught the passion for frontier life when on a hunting expedition in Missouri in 1847-48. He later conceived a plan to lead an expedition...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | People, Places
The fur trade was a driving force behind the development of Canada as a nation, but it started quite by accident. European fishermen drying cod in Newfoundland to sell in Europe, traded cloth with First Nations people who brought them furs in exchange. The fishermen...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | People, Places
People of the Parkway – Part 1. First Nations Archaeological evidence shows that First Nations people have been present in the Icefields Parkway area for thousands of years. More than 20 distinct aboriginal groups have been identified. These include the present...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | Places
During your cycling tour you’ll be riding the 230km long Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Lake Louise. The Icefields Parkway was named for its sprawling icefields and more than 100 glaciers. As you ride along with no roof or windows to get in your way of the...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | Wildlife
Cyclists riding with Mountain Madness Tours along the Icefields Parkway often see both chipmunks and golden-mantled ground squirrels. These cute little rodents are entertaining to watch, as both...
