Douglas Prov Pk

Douglas Prov Pk
Site #346 - $14 (X2 off season rate) p only, free wood, showers closed

This is a great Provincial Park with nice private treed sites. Too bad the road into the campground was so rough! The colours in the park were absolutely gorgeous!  Fall camping at it's best.

It was 27C when we arrived but it rained through the night and was cool on Thursday. We hiked about and enjoyed the 11 km biking trail which is part of the Trans Canada Trail.

Saskatoon, SK

Gordie Howe Campground
Site #115 - $19 p/w, free showers

This is a really nice campgrounds with very private sites. We went to Darryl and Deanne's on Monday evening. 

On Tuesday morning I went for a visit at McClure Church. Ron went to Rotary and visited Bioriginal. We dropped in to see Ed Pek before heading home on Wednesday.

Newell Lake, AB

Kinbrook Island Prov Pk
Site #91 - $18 p only

It rained most of the way to the campground and it remained windy and cool.  This is a very nice Campground with plenty of sites. It is very busy during the camping season, however.

Saturday was decent until a plow wind came up and whipped through the campground around 9:30 p.m. as we were sitting around the fire. We had to roll up the canopy in a hurry. There was at least one tree blown down in the park. We were home for lunch on Sunday.

Gull Lake, AB

DeGraffs Campground
Site #8 - $25 p/w/s

We had a very nice site with a great view to the lake. It was quite a hike to the beach area down below us however. This campground is mostly used by permanent units. Probably wouldn't return to this Campground.

Drayton Valley, AB

Willey West Campground
Site #43 - $20 (x2) p only, free wood

Spacious private sites. Water fill before parking. Gates locked 11 pm.

Pigeon Lake, AB

Zeiner Prov Pk
Site #15 (x4) p/w (on the Beach) water not potable

There were a lot of complaints about the cleanliness of the washrooms. We were lucky we didn't have to use them. Jim and Janet came out on Saturday evening for a visit. Larry and Phyllis also came and stayed with us for the night. Monday night was very quiet with only three units left on the front row.

Rocky Mountain House, AB

Canyon Creek Golf and Campground
Site #19 - #19 (x2) p/w

This is a 9 hole golf course and driving range with camping on site.  The Campground has nice well grassed sites. We toured about town and made use of the town laundromat. There is a nice Co-op available for shopping.

Bragg Creek, AB

McLean Creek Campground
Site #46B - $20 (x3) p only, showers - $1. (cold - obviously problems!)

We left the wedding site and headed to MacLean Creek. Greg and Kim came with us and Jeff brought his van. This is such a great campground with large somewhat private sites.







We spent time hiking and biking and enjoyed evening campfires. The kids all stayed until Monday. We drove G & K to catch their midnight flight. Ron and I stayed an extra two nights. Because great campground!

KESSLAR WEDDING - Bragg Creek, AB

Kiwanis Camp
Field Parking (x2)

This was a great little camp for small family gatherings. Jeff came in his van. Some people stayed in the Hall dorms. Richard and Heather stayed in a town hotel. (comments withheld re this!) Those of us with campers parked in the field where some power was available. Showers were available in the Hall.

The ceremony took place at the Elbow Falls park which was a beautiful spot. The reception was held back in the camp Hall.

Fun wedding, good times.

Calgary, AB

Symons Valley Campground
Site #43 - $21.40

We chose this campground in NW Calgary as it was the closest to the Airport where we would pick up Greg and Kim - coming for John & Chris's wedding.

Jim, Jan and John also stayed in their rented motorhome along with John's friend Jason and Milka.