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The Hoodoos at Writing on Stone Provincial Park

A visit to Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, a sacred site for the Blackfoot people in southern Alberta, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Having visited four of Alberta, Canada’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in recent years, Malik Merchant heads to Writing-on-Stone, where he’s deeply moved by a landscape sacred to the Blackfoot people for generations. Read Malik’s story, which also takes him through Cardston, Warner, and Waterton Lake National Park, where he observes the mountains eerily cloaked in smoke

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Exploring Stanley Park: A Biking Adventure in Vancouver

Nurin Merchant happily rides the Stanley Park bike loop, enjoying the stunning marine wildlife and the breathtaking views of Vancouver!

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Metan Jamatkhana

Lovely photos of the renovated Methan Jamatkhana in Sidhpur, India

Just over two years ago, Houston’s Nazarali Momin submitted historic photos of Mawlana Shah Karim’s 1978 visit to Methan, when he laid the foundation stone for a new Jamatkhana. Nearly 40 years after its opening, the Jamatkhana recently underwent renovations, as documented in this story by Momin. Simergphotos invites you to view and share his beautiful piece.

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Exclusive Photographs from the Site of the Ismaili Centre, Paris, as His Highness the Aga Khan Approves its Development

Malik Merchant has exclsuive photos of his recent visit to the site of the Ismaili Centre in Paris, approved for development by His Highness the Aga Khan.

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Salina Kassam’s amazing photographs of the seven Ismaili Centres printed on cotton paper

Simergphotos showcases stunning photographs of the seven Ismaili Centers, captured by architectural photographer Salina Kassam. Her work, printed on cotton paper, is included in the permanent art collection at the new Ismaili Center in Houston, which was inaugurated by His Highness the Aga Khan and Mayor John Whitmire on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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Calgary Rainbow

Photo of the Day: Calgary – Blue Sky City, Really? Or a Beautiful Rainbow City?

A mostly grey day with a few sunny periods — in a city dubbed as Blue Sky City — and a severe thunderstorm produces multiple rainbows across Calgary. Enjoy the photos!

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Clementine Willow Hill Lodge Longview

My beautiful stay in “Clementine” in Longview’s extraordinary Willow Hill Lodge

A big surprise awaits Malik Merchant as he discovers a Lodge in Longview, Alberta, that offers an extraordinary and unique stay! Read his glamping story, and enjoy all that the province of Alberta provides to its residents and visitors from around the world.

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Aga Khan Foundation World Partnership Walk Calgary 2025

Photos: Calgary hosts a magnificent Aga Khan Foundation 2025 World Partnership Walk

Photographs of the beautiful World Partnership Walk held in Calgary on June 1, 2025. The walk is an annual event that has so far raised more than CDN $144 million. since it was first launched in 1985.

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The Red Deer River flows through the Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, Alberta,

ICYMI! The Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, Trochu Arboretum, the Three Hills Car Cruise Show and Murals

Malik Merchant’s discovery of Alberta continues with this post containing beautiful photos of nature, gardens, art, and old cars — something everyone can appreciate and enjoy!

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Photographs: A Beautiful Winter Hike to Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, Alberta

In contrast to his recent visit to the stunning Johnston Canyon, Malik Merchant walks leisurely to Troll Falls in beautiful Kananaskis Country. Please enjoy his story and photographs and visit Troll Falls with your family members!