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)

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

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article published 9/11/2003

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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.)
— [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