2019 JULY 5 ----- We left Drumheller early on 5 July and were headed to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump near Fort Macleod. It was a 3 hour drive and eventually we all needed to stop for a bathroom break and some refreshment. We took our break at Vulcan, Alberta. Vulcan's claim to fame is... Continue Reading →

2019 JULY 4 ----- We decided to do a couples road trip to show our new sister-in-law some of the regional history and landscape. We started with Drumheller. We met Allan & Bella in Airdrie, where they dropped their dog off with Megan. We then all jumped into our car and headed the hour and... Continue Reading →

Hi, my name is Irene Cabay. I was born and raised in the small farming community of Ardmore in north-east Alberta, Canada. I grew up on a farm and certainly did not see a lot of the world other than the neighbouring town that sold farm equipment. I have 3 great kids who all have... Continue Reading →

2019 MAY 26 ----- I flew WestJet from Halifax to London Gatwick. I had planned to sleep on the plane, as it was a night flight. But it was cold on the plane and the seat was very uncomfortable. There was an empty seat between myself and the other person, and usually this allows each... Continue Reading →

2019 MAY 25 ----- At the Maritime Museum I headed straight for the Titanic display, which is a separate blog. https://anoldladywithabackpack.travel.blog/2019/05/20/canada-nova-scotia-halifax-titanic/ The Halifax Explosion exhibit is also a separate blog. https://anoldladywithabackpack.travel.blog/2019/05/20/canada-nova-scotia-halifax-explosion/ The Maritime Museum foyer had a large map of the world that showed a real-time acts of piracy. There were 68, year to date,... Continue Reading →

25 MAY 2019 ----- I returned to Halifax from St. John's NFLD specifically to see the Citadel and the Maritime Museum. We were taught in school that there has never been a war on Canadian soil. However, there were some BIG wars on what was to become Canadian soil; but technically, not yet Canada. The... Continue Reading →

2019 MAY 22 ----- The flight from Halifax was very rough. No one had to be reminded to keep their seat belt on. My seatmate and I kept knocking into each other. St. John's, Newfoundland. The whole purpose of this side trip. #33 on my bucket list – to see an iceberg! I knew this... Continue Reading →

2019 MAY 20 ------ From St. Paul's Anglican Church I made my way to Alexander Keith's Brewery (as most good church-goers do :-). It was an excellent tour that came with various varieties of beer that totaled about a pint and a half. Alexander Keith learned the brewing trade from an uncle while still in... Continue Reading →

2019 MAY 20 ----- From Pier 21 I went to the Halifax Farmer's Market. It was created by Royal Proclamation in 1750, the year after the founding of Halifax, “for the public and common benefit and use of the City of Halifax according to the true interest and meaning of the original grant.” For years... Continue Reading →

2019 MAY 20 ----- After the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower I was soaked and very cold. I decided to spend the next few hours at Pier 21. Lucky for me, parking was free on this Victoria Day weekend. Although I was well aware of the fact that my Dad came through here in 1929,... Continue Reading →