Our first cache named "Sky Liquid" was placed at the old water tower in Airdrie, Alberta. You've probably seen it as you drive past Airdrie on the Number 2 highway. We think these old relics are quite interesting and definitely give the towns of Alberta a distinctive look, so we plan on placing a few more at different locations and making "Sky Liquid" a series.
The Wetaskiwin water tower holds the distinction of being Canada's oldest working water tower. It was built in 1909, and stands 42 metres, or 10 storeys tall. It holds nearly half a million litres of water (or 100,000 gallons). Once you get close to it you will realize just how large it is. This water tower was very nearly demolished, but thankfully it was saved, and restoration began in 2005 to keep this fascinating structure intact for future generations. It certainly dominates the skyline of Wetaskiwin and can be seen for miles around the city. Check out the sign on the fence surrounding the water tower for even more information, as well as some historical photos of it.
