We headed to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, through Lethbridge. Crossing the border at Sweetgrass was a simple procedure. Three cars were ahead of us and we waited about ten minutes for our turn. After showing our passports, the Canadian Vehicle Insurance Certificate issued by our auto insurance company, and answering some questions, were told to have a safe trip and enjoy Canada.
We stopped in Lethbridge to visit the old Fort Whoop-Up (yes, that really is the name!) at the bottom of a very steep hill. We followed a school group in and found out the Fort wouldn't be open until the next day, but as we had come so far and needed to be on the road, we were allowed to shadow the children on their tour.
After that tour, we headed on up the road stopping at Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre about ten miles west off the main highway. This Centre is built at the site of the last known 'jump' of its kind. It's built into the side of the mountain.
Calgary is a beautiful, growing city. I'd love to come up here one July to see the Stampede. Alberta is really Big, Big Sky Country! Moreso than Montana. A curiosity is that there are elk ranches. Also, now it's not getting dark until about 10 p.m. Who needs daylight savings time???
