Yoho, named for a Cree word expressing awe, is a park of rock walls, waterfalls and glacial lakes. It’s a park with snow-topped mountain peaks, roaring rivers and silent forests. It’s a park whose history is bound up with a railroad: spiral tunnels inside mountains and stories of runaway trains.
Established in 1886, the park currently [...]
Written on July 5, 2008 | Posted in
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A developer unveiled plans Tuesday for a $1.5-billion resort village in Canmore, Alberta., touting it as a magnet for 200,000 visitors annually.
Stone Creek Properties wants to transform the Rocky Mountain landscape into a European-style resort named The Village at Silvertip, inspired by that continent’s traditional hill towns.
Plans for the 24 hectares include four or five [...]
Written on April 16, 2008 | Posted in
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