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Discovery Series – Edmonton

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This Canadian city release is coming from Alberta. Discovery Series Edmonton joins the ornament that I reviewed earlier.

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and one of Canada’s northernmost major cities, with a history rooted in fur trading, river transport, and western expansion. Founded around Fort Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, the city grew into a political, cultural, and economic center for the province. Its identity blends government institutions with outdoor space and year-round community life. Today, Edmonton is known for its balance of urban energy and natural landscapes.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Banff

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Discovery Series Banff is a mug for a mountain town in Alberta, set within Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885. The area first gained attention after natural hot springs were discovered, leading to the creation of Banff National Park and the Canadian national parks system. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Banff developed as a destination for nature, wellness, and alpine travel. Today, it remains one of the country’s most iconic landscapes.

This mug design brings together symbols and landmarks that reflect the natural beauty and outdoor culture of Banff.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Calgary

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Let’s continue our journey across Canada with the review of this beautiful Discovery Series Calgary mug.

Calgary began as a small North West Mounted Police post in 1875 and grew alongside the expansion of railways, ranching, and settlement across Western Canada. Its position between the Prairies and the Rocky Mountains helped it develop into a strategic center for trade, agriculture, and later energy industries. Over time, Calgary evolved into a major Canadian city that balances frontier traditions with a modern, forward-looking economy.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Alberta

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Discovery Series Ornament Alberta is the first-ever mini mug for this Canadian Province.

Alberta joined the Canadian Confederation on September 1, 1905, as one of two provinces (along with Saskatchewan) carved from the Northwest Territories. The region was shaped by Indigenous peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, and Métis, before the arrival of European fur traders in the 18th century. The completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885 opened Alberta to settlement, while the discovery of oil at Leduc in 1947 transformed the province from an agricultural economy into Canada’s energy powerhouse.… Read more

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Been There – Edmonton

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I continue adding previews of Canadian cities from BT collection. This one is Starbucks Been There Edmonton mug. As usual, I am adding two sides in a collage and promise to come back to review the mug.
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Been There – Banff

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Like I’ve mentioned before, Alberta will be the biggest in terms of BTs, and we know why. Pretty much the main reason is Banff National Park and therefore Starbucks Been There Banff mug. It is using blue color scheme which makes sense, since this park is all about mountains with snow caps, lakes and skies.
See more details in the picture below. I will get back to it when this mug is officially released and we have photos of all sides.… Read more

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Been There – Alberta

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It was expected that this Province will get more BTs than others. One of the newly revealed previews shows Starbucks Been There Alberta mug itself. It has “Wild Rose Country” slogan on the front which has been on Alberta’s plates since 1973. Did you know there was a proposal to remove this slogan from the plates in 2014? Apparently nobody liked the idea and it was decided to keep it. More details about the mug will come soon! Meanwhile, take a look at these two sides of the mug in the following collage:
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