Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Spruce Meadows

Just a very quick shot to remind myself of an enjoyable evening with my youngest daughter yesterday, 15 November 2013. We took the Red Arrow Shuttlebus from south Calgary out to Spruce Meadows for their Christmas Market. I used to love going to Christmas fairs and markets many years ago, when the kids were young, but ever since they became adults and said they would prefer money or gift cards instead of "things", I no longer go to them. Spruce Meadows is the only one I go to, and that's only because I go with my daughter. Anyway, the Christmas lights were very pretty and I liked seeing this statue among the colourful trees. One of the highlights is the chance to see Santa's Reindeer - such beautiful animals. No sign of Santa, of course - he'll be busy preparing for Christmas Eve.

Took this photo of the colourful row of flags at Spruce Meadows on June 1st. My plan had been to drive out to the edge of the mountains, but when the sky turned this colour, I turned around and drove home! Spruce Meadows is a world-class equestrian facility on the southern outskirts of Calgary, built by the Southern Family and opened in 1976. The show jumping complex is just south of Highway 22X (the stretch of 22X that has been renamed Spruce Meadows Trail) and comprises 360 acres (1.5 km2).