Family Sidequest to Leduc, Alberta

Our trusty steed parked at a rest stop at the junction of Highway 11 and the Icefield Parkway. You can see the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background. PS that's one happy Volvo owner in the passenger seat ;)
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Our trusty steed parked at a rest stop at the junction of Highway 11 and the Icefield Parkway. You can see the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background. PS that's one happy Volvo owner in the passenger seat ;)
Alberta mountain landscapes on the Icefield Parkway. We saw several glaciers and experienced a couple rain squalls during this section of the drive. Ironically the weather was cool and wet but comfortable for us, while Vancouver was experiencing a heat wave!
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Alberta mountain landscapes on the Icefield Parkway. We saw several glaciers and experienced a couple rain squalls during this section of the drive. Ironically the weather was cool and wet but comfortable for us, while Vancouver was experiencing a heat wave!
A trip to Alberta would not be complete without a few shots of the quintessentially 'Prairie' landscapes
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A trip to Alberta would not be complete without a few shots of the quintessentially 'Prairie' landscapes
Prairie Landscapes
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Prairie Landscapes
Prairie Landscapes
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Prairie Landscapes
Prairie Landscapes. While this photo does not capture the many AB Parks signs we saw along the way, we definitely noticed how plentiful the recreating opportunities were in this Prairie Province. We even wondered if BC could learn a thing or two from AB...?!
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Prairie Landscapes. While this photo does not capture the many AB Parks signs we saw along the way, we definitely noticed how plentiful the recreating opportunities were in this Prairie Province. We even wondered if BC could learn a thing or two from AB...?!
Prairie Landscapes
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Prairie Landscapes
Richardson International's new grain elevator in Alberta was built in Huallen (near Grande Prairie) and was expected to be completed by fall 2021. The facility features a high-throughput design, 45,000 metric tonnes of storage, a loop track to load 150 rail cars, and was to be followed by a retail crop inputs facility.
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Richardson International's new grain elevator in Alberta was built in Huallen (near Grande Prairie) and was expected to be completed by fall 2021. The facility features a high-throughput design, 45,000 metric tonnes of storage, a loop track to load 150 rail cars, and was to be followed by a retail crop inputs facility.
A fitting statue for the town of Beaverlodge in northern Alberta. It is located on Highway 43, 43 km west of Grande Prairie and 48 km east of the British Columbia border

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A fitting statue for the town of Beaverlodge in northern Alberta. It is located on Highway 43, 43 km west of Grande Prairie and 48 km east of the British Columbia border
My beautiful sister Holly and I at her home in Leduc. It was the first time seeing her home that she's built with Mike her long time partner
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My beautiful sister Holly and I at her home in Leduc. It was the first time seeing her home that she's built with Mike her long time partner
Holly, Natasha and Shannon. Natasha made the drive from Sherwood to Leduc to visit - so grateful!
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Holly, Natasha and Shannon. Natasha made the drive from Sherwood to Leduc to visit - so grateful!
Shannon, Chris and Mike lounging and chatting about taboo topics...like....POLITICS...gasp.
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Shannon, Chris and Mike lounging and chatting about taboo topics...like....POLITICS...gasp.
Natasha and Shannon - proof that a visit was made. Friendships that stand the test of time and distance are extremely special.
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Natasha and Shannon - proof that a visit was made. Friendships that stand the test of time and distance are extremely special.

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Family Sidequest from Kelowna, BC to Leduc, Alberta