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Del Bonita is located some 300 km south of Calgary. It is one of Alberta's port of entry on the Alberta/Montana border, on Highway 62. The town itself sits 3 km from the border's post.

We first read about Del Bonita on the Ghost Towns of Alberta site, where a link was posted to Del Bonita Historical Stores site. Few days later, on April 7, 2005, we had a day trip to south Alberta, and we stopped at Del Bonita to take some photos. Though there are few people still living there, it's a ghost town in a way... one that might be saved and rebuild... at least for tourism purpose (If you'd like to read more about Del Bonita, check this link).

This series include 23 photos, in 14 pages. Click the upper left thumbnail, and begin your journey into Del Bonita.

The general store Old building by the highway Old time barbecue The old red and yellow trucks
The pioneers mall Wunderkammern Inn & Museum Shadows & neglect The old Fisher store
Lace in window Old blocks building Through the beams Chicken shacks
  Half Old Ford truck  

April 12, 2005, @ 12:05 AM MT

6 Comments

Hey you two. It always amazes me how clear your pics are. Keep those ghost up that way. Lorien, did you see the note I left Ann?

Joe | 04.12.05 - 10:49 am |

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another excellent series, keep it up guys!! I managed to visit two Alberta ghost towns already, without even leaving my seat =)

ren | 4.12.05 - 11:44 am |

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Ren, you can go right now and visit the third... Check for Nordegg series here.

Lorien | 04.12.05 - 2:29 pm |

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Now I've seen three!! it's amazing the church is still standing tall and proud, one wouldn't think it's in a ghost town. Ghost towns amazes me as there is never one in my home country.

ren | 04.13.05 - 9:35 am |

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Duke and I are soooo going to spend some time this summer doing that ghost town thang - you two are very inspiring, these are so wonderful! : )

daisies | 04.13.05 - 10:54 am |

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Many thanks, guys! You won't be disappointed for sure! :-)).

Lorien | 04.13.05 - 5:18 pm |

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