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edition:Paperback
category: Travel
published: Nov 2002
ISBN:9781551536330
publisher: Rocky Mountain Books

SuperGuide: Canmore and Kananaskis History Explorer

SuperGuide

by Ernie Lakusta & Douglas Leighton

tagged: western provinces
Description

The rugged mountain country of Canmore and Kananaskis is rich in history. Every mountain, river, lake and valley has a story to tell. In this unique and practical guide, you will be introduced to Native heroes, World War I commanders and ships, gruesome battles, intrepid explorers, mythological creatures, and fearless guides and climbers. You will read about the place names, culture, legends and fictitious events that form the fascinating history of this beautiful region. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-term resident, Ernie LakustaĆ­s Canmore & Kananaskis History Explorer will bring depth and colour to your mountain adventures.

About the Authors
Ernie Lakusta was born in Hardisty, Alberta, in 1944, but was raised in Calgary. He attended the University of Calgary, where he received both B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees before becoming a high-school biology teacher and science department head in Calgary. An avid hiker and scrambler, Ernie's passion for the outdoors has led him to explore, photograph, and write about many of the areas James Hector mapped for the Palliser Expedition. Ernie lives in Calgary with his wife of thirty-eight years, Jean.

Douglas Leighton grew up in the Canadian Rockies, a lucky fate which has inspired his lifelong fascination with nature and natural landscapes. Prior to starting a full time freelance photography career in Banff in 1985, he worked as a park naturalist for eight years in British Columbia, where he developed his photography skills while shooting for interpretive slide shows. His photographs have been published by the National Geographic Society, Audubon Society Books, Time-Life Books and in Canadian Geographic, Nature Canada, Equinox, and Beautiful British Columbia magazines, among others.

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