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Ernfold, Saskatchewan
Ernfold is a nearly abandoned prairie settlement in southwestern Saskatchewan that stands as a reminder of the rise and decline of Canada’s railway towns. Established along the railway during the early 1900s, Ernfold once served as a small farming community with homes, businesses, grain handling facilities, and essential services. As transportation changed and rural populations declined, most residents left, leaving behind only a handful of structures and wide-open prairie landscapes. Today, Ernfold is considered a ghost town, known for its weathered buildings, abandoned railway history, and quiet atmosphere. The remaining remnants offer a glimpse into Saskatchewan’s agricultural past, making it a fascinating destination for photographers, historians, urban explorers, and anyone interested in preserving the stories of forgotten communities on the Canadian Prairies.
Rundle Ruins
The Rundle Ruins are the preserved remains of Calgary’s second General Hospital, a sandstone landmark built in 1894. As Calgary rapidly expanded in the early 1900s, the hospital became too small to meet the city’s growing healthcare needs and was replaced by a larger facility across the Bow River. The building later served as an isolation hospital for infectious diseases and eventually operated as a seniors’ residence known as Rundle Lodge. By the early 1970s, the aging structure was considered obsolete and costly to maintain, leading to its demolition in 1973. Following public pressure to preserve part of Calgary’s heritage, sections of the sandstone façade were saved and incorporated into a public park, creating what is now known as the Rundle Ruins.
Islay Hospital
Hidden behind the trees of Islay, Alberta, stands the former Islay Municipal Hospital, a building with more than a century of history. Constructed in 1912, it was one of the earliest hospitals serving rural communities between Edmonton and Lloydminster. The first known photograph of the hospital dates back to 1922. For fifty years, the hospital served local residents through wars, epidemics, economic hardship, and thousands of patient admissions. Historical records indicate that more than 14,000 patients were treated here and approximately 1,700 births took place within its walls before the facility closed in 1962 when a newer hospital was built nearby. Decades after its closure, the original building remained standing and became a well-known landmark among local historians and urban explorers. According to explorers familiar with the site, the interior once contained significantly more original contents than it does today. During a recent visit, entry was possible through an unlocked front door, something reportedly uncommon compared to previous years. Evidence suggests the building may have entered its final chapter. A large pile of debris originating from inside the hospital was found on the property, along with demolition equipment nearby. Local reports and observations indicate the structure may have been undergoing preparation for demolition, raising the possibility that one of Alberta’s oldest surviving rural hospital buildings could soon disappear. Whether still standing or already lost, the Islay Hospital remains an important piece of Alberta’s prairie history—a reminder of the determination of early settlers who fought to bring medical care to a remote and growing region.
1380 85 Street SW (Calgary)
Definitely getting knocked down soon no security and it’s really easy to get inside UPDATE: demolished
110 31 Avenue NW (Calgary)
Pretty boarded up but a few times the window was open, looks like people are finding ways inside.
92 Kinlea Link NW (Calgary)
Really easy to get onto property, but surrounded by a neighbourhood. Looks really cool if you’re able to get inside, the boards look pretty old so with caution you could try to remove them however you most likely need tools. UPDATE: demolished
Old Remand Centre
The former Edmonton Remand Centre, located at 9660 104 Avenue (near 97 Street) in downtown Edmonton, is a now-vacant, concrete, multi-storey correctional facility that once served as the city’s remand jail. Built in 1979, the facility was designed specifically for corrections, with a capacity of around 388 beds, though it was reportedly over capacity in later years. After the opening of a much larger, modern remand centre in 2013, the old building ceased to house inmates. In 2019, all its systems were shut down to save on operating costs, leaving it unoccupied. Over the years, the former remand centre saw some limited, temporary uses: it served as a makeshift government training site, a winter shelter in collaboration with Boyle Street Community Services, and even a location for film and TV productions. In earlier winters, its gymnasium was used to provide overflow shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. Structurally, the building is a seven-storey plus basement concrete structure (about 18,495 m²) with mezzanine levels, a gym, administrative spaces, mechanical rooms, and recreational courtyards. It is physically connected via an underground tunnel system to nearby provincial law courts, the police headquarters, and the city’s Pedway / LRT system. In February 2023, the Alberta government announced a request for proposal (RFP) to demolish the building, arguing that it would not be cost-effective for government or private sector to retrofit it for any other use. At that time, the government was spending about $1 million per year on its upkeep. By January 2024, demolition work was ready to begin: hazardous materials removal was underway, and the site was fenced off to prepare for full deconstruction. According to tender documents, the plan is to fully abate and demolish the structure, cap off underground utilities, and prepare the site potentially for parking or other redevelopment.
The Alibi Pub
Supposedly a lease dispute that led to the eviction and closure of the 40-year-old business.
The RoundHouse
Big Valley, AB – Canadian Northern SocietyThe Big Valley Roundhouse is a collection of concrete ruins and foundations from a 1912 Canadian Northern Railway locomotive servicing complex, part of the Big Valley Heritage Railway Station and Roundhouse Interpretive Park. Visitors can explore the remnants of the roundhouse, a 70-foot turntable, ash pits, a coaling plant, and a sand house, which were used to maintain steam locomotives before the facility closed in 1943. The site also features the restored 1912 Canadian Northern Railway station, a grain elevator, and a pavilion for the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame.