Foothills West of Calgary

Undulating foothills west of Calgary have a stunning scenery. Located between the flat prairies in the east and the majestic Rockies in the west, the foothills offer spectacular and diverse vistas.

This region is rich in natural resources and farm lands. Beautifully set old homesteads create a very attractive area to take a sightseeing ride or hike. Many hikers who explore the foothills ridges find surprises where nature can peacefully coexist with new development.

The foothills beauty has been discovered by Hollywood and many ... (more)

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Just outside of Calgary, farm fields begin to roll on undulating Foothills.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Many farm roads take you to old homesteads or to recently built new...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Picturesque barn near Priddis.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Beavers are very active and an unnoticed creek became a huge beaver pond.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Beaver pond near Bragg Creek. Many creeks and rivers offer fantastic canoeing.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Foothills is the area were weather could change in 5 minutes. A sunny...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
A typical Government Road Allowance (66 feet or 20.12 meteres wide) seperate...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
General Store south of Black Diamond. You can notice that Albertans...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Road interesetcion in the countryside. Rockies to the west create spectacular...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Remains of the Old West can be seen everywhere. This region is very...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Alberta is a very rich province. Longview - Black Diamond - Turner Valley...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Longview is a village of a few houses and a gas station along Highway...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Longview. At gas station these two gentlemen refuel their bikes on the way to...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Longview. Foothills with diversified landscape is a place were many city...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
West of Longview. I am pretty sure that you have seen this scenery before in...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Warm summer in the undulating Foothills is very inviting to take a...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
If you take bicycle ride you could find behind these hills spectacular...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Going more west of Longview landscape changed to more rugged. This area is a...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
For European tourists it is hard to imagine that live stock is outside year...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Open gate to Rio Alto Ranch established in 1883.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Scenery of the Old West.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Another open gate to a ranch.

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Suddenly undulating Foothills end and a wall of the Rockies clearly...

Foothills west of Calgary, Alberta
Scene almost like from "Bonanza". Drastic change in the landscape and...

article published 09/11/2003

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so beautiful pics
thx for your viewing my album and let me have chance to see yours, it is facinating pics,canada is big ,clean,beautiful country,thx, good job.
— zheng, October 20, 2003

You are living in a great area, I like the way you describe that with wonderful pictures:-)Greetings!
— Cristina, September 23, 2003

Rafal
Thanks for the reacties and comments by my Mills. This landscape Photo,s are great and interesting

regards teunis
— Teunis Haveman, September 23, 2003

yes
Alberta sky's are that blue. Rafal's pictures speak the truth
— Dawn Marie, September 16, 2003

Wow! 100 articels, this sounds good! But much better are your pictures! Incredible!
— Piotr Ptak, September 15, 2003

Hi Rafal,
No wonder H-wood makes movies here, it's such a scenic place for western movies. I heard of "Bonanza" though haven't seen that movie yet. BTW, congratulation on your 100th article, keep them coming 'coz your pics & articles are always GREAT!!! (As evidenced by the comments placed on your articles such as Mel's & others.)
— Gentle Lugtu [Eltneg], September 11, 2003

Past family history!
Hi Mel, Comments like yours are very important and makes presentation more vibrant. Thank you for your wonderful note and share your family history with the rest of us.... Kind regards, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, September 11, 2003

your picture of the Hartel General Store
My great grandfather founded Hartel
— Mel Matthews, September 11, 2003

Goooood shots!
I just saw that you published a new article so I visited your site to see it. Next week I should have more time and I'll have a look at your other articles too; Saw already some marvellous sunsets!!
— Kostas NATSIDIS, September 11, 2003

Big Blue Sky in Alberta
Hi Tadashi,

Yes, Alberta is a Wild Rose Country under Big Blue Sky. Please, take a look at these images: http://www.worldisround.com/articles/10587/photo15.html http://www.worldisround.com/articles/14287/photo15.html http://www.worldisround.com/articles/15099/photo2.html http://www.worldisround.com/articles/15099/photo1.html http://www.worldisround.com/articles/15099/photo17.html

Thank you for your kind comments. Regards, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, September 11, 2003

Is the sky really that blue? Thank you for those wonderful pictures!!!!
— Tadashi, September 11, 2003

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