Tunnels of Moose Jaw and to Medicine Hat

Packed up and went into downtown Moose Jaw. Walked around waiting for our Tunnels tour to start. Took the tour linking Al Capone to Moose Jaw. We enjoyed the tour as actors wore period costumes and did a great job. The tunnels took us under the street from one side to the other. Very plausible that Al Capone came to Moose Jaw to buy liquor and ship it to the south on the Soo Rail line as the prohibition in this area lasted only 7 years, but the USA prohibition lasted almost 20 years.

Took the second tour about the Chinese immigrants, the racial prejudice against them, how they exploited and how they had to cope. They dug the tunnels, lived and worked in them. These tunnels were originally dug for the steamfitters to access all the heating systems for the city's large buildings. Very informative, but very sad. Very well done.

Moose Jaw has a very pretty downtown and it appears to be quite a happening hub.

Mural depicting their ranching heritage

Post Office built in 1912, now the City Hall

The oldest Movie theatre, now the Arts Centre

Then on the road to Medicine Hat, 4hr drive. Rain started the day, but by the time we reached Medicine Hat, sun was peaking through. 

Full size helicopter weather vein

Into Alberta

Met up again with Peter and Clara, had some wine and they made us a delicious dinner. Thank you!