The Scenic Geology of Alberta: A Roadside Touring and Hiking Guide

by Dale Leckie

Volcanoes and glaciations long past are just part of this insiders’ guide to the well-travelled and not-so-well-travelled routes that Albertans, visitors, and nature explorers will love. Allow geologist Dale Leckie to guide you through the intriguing story of Alberta’s landscape from Waterton Lakes National Park to Dinosaur Provincial Park, into the Prairies, and across Alberta’s North. The scenic geological wonders can be seen from roadside pullouts and explored by hikes through the landscape for close-up encounters. With eye-catching illustrations and photographs, Leckie blends storytelling with science, augmented by local art and historical vignettes.

Genres: Travel

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2021