Visiting Corner Gas and why I love the Prairies

On a warm day in late July my friend June and I decided to go on a road trip. Neither of us had been to the Claybank Brick plant and both being keen photographers we thought it would be an ideal way to spend an afternoon. And it was! More on that to come today I am sharing what we did AFTER.... which was visiting the setting for "Corner Gas".

"Corner Gas" was a Canadian sitcom that ran from 2004 to 2009. This hilarious show focused on Brent Leroy, a fellow who runs the local gas station in Dog River, Saskatchewan and his (crazy) parents, friends, co-workers and the local cops. It became a giant hit nation wide and resonated especially well with those who grew up in small towns on the prairies. In fact "Corner Gas: the movie" was filmed this summer and will be released around Christmas time.

"Dog River" is actually Rouleau, Saskatchewan , a small town not that far from Regina which is where I hang out when I'm not on the road. Outdoor filming was done there and the indoor shots mainly shot at a sound stage in Regina.

After the Claybank visit we decided we noticed signs for Rouleau and thought why not? So off we went to Dog River.

So come along and even if you've never heard of "Corner Gas" enjoy some classic prairie scenery. Because nothing beats the prairies on a sunny day when the canola is in flower....

Arriving in "Dog River"

The famous Ruby's Cafe where a lot of the action takes place - how about a chili cheese dog?

The above picture was taken inside The Ruby - they had just finished filming the "Corner Gas: the movie" which will be released this December. The door was unlocked so we just wandered in...

View of the Ruby in its prairie setting

Corner gas - where most of the action took place

On the way home I took some fantastic prairie shots if I say so myself - no editing necessary....


Canola

It was a grand day out - thanks to my friend June who did all the driving and had this idea that we should just hit the road together on the spur of the moment. May there be many more fun days like this!!!

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