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4 CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 Welcome to our Mountain Community!

NESTLED INTO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALBERTA, right in the majestic Canadian Rockies, Crowsnest Pass is a mountain community like no other. Take the time to explore ALBERTA our extraordinary outdoors through hiking, mountain biking, cross country Edmonton skiing, snowmobiling, ATV-ing, and so much more. Fish in our world-class Calgary trout streams, swing away on our 18- Crowsnest hole golf course, or just soak up the Pass Lethbridge beauty of a sunset while sitting by your campfire.

Steeped in a rich history full of coal mining booms and busts, natural and man-made tragedies and disasters, and colourful criminals, Crowsnest Pass has a preserved history that will astound you. Learn these stories through the numerous heritage attractions available within the community.

Let yourself become inspired to truly enjoy your mountain holiday in a real Rocky Mountain town. Join our amazing artists and artisans in sparking your creative side. Numerous events every month will allow you to sample our lifestyle and passions.

COVID-19 and all its restrictions have made Crowsnest Pass an excellent and safe destination for residents and visitors alike. Our access to the outdoors and multitude of recreational options make this your perfect South Canadian Rockies getaway. Once you’ve had a chance to explore what Crowsnest Pass is all about and realize that this is a place where mountain living rings true, we have a feeling that you’ll be back.

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WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 5 WELCOME Ask the Locals WITH SUCH A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY, you can tap into activities for every pace. We asked some of our local friends the must-dos and must-sees while visiting Crowsnest Pass. Here’s what they said.

BILLIE-JO KASEY PAT Author, Mother, Explorer High School Student President of Crowsnest Historical Society, Retired RN

Hidden gem: Window Mountain Lake. This Hidden gem: Mcgillivray Creek - Miners’ Hidden Gem: Downtown Coleman- home short hike is great for families. Path (its beautiful; especially if you like of the Alberta Provincial Police Barrack, and Must do/see: For bikers, the PPK trails. hiking I recommend it). the Roxy Theater. Buck 50 downhill trail is an absolute must! Must do/see: Walk/bike around Chinook Must do/see: Visit Crowsnest Museum, Must try: A cup of Crowsnest Coffee paired Lake. Frank Slide Interpretive Center and with a sweet treat at Cherry on Top and/ Must try: Burgers at Rum Runners or Soo Bellevue Underground Mine. or an ice cream at Old Dairy Ice Cream Sushi Must try: All of our restaurants, pubs and Shoppe. Don’t miss: The night skies/stargazing cafés! Don’t miss: The views of Crowsnest (I recommend parking in the Frank Slide Don’t miss: The Red Ravens Theater Mountain and Seven Sisters from Ma Butte. parking lot for the best view). pantomime production of Robin Hood. PAUL TEYEL TERRY Musician, Explorer, Teacher Business Owner- Emerald & Ash Clothing Outdoor Enthusiast

Hidden gem: Trail running, mountain biking Hidden Gem: Big Rock in Frank. Plunge into Hidden Gem: Country Encounters- and cross-country ski trails. the Crowsnest River on a hot day. offering quality service in everything from Must do/see: Arts and Culture Events Must do/see: Emerald & Ash Clothing of accommodations and catering to a wine bar hosted by the Crowsnest Pass Public Art course! There are many amazing locally and small plate kitchen. Gallery, Pass Pottery Club, Local Artisans owned businesses in the Pass, stop in and Must do/see: Summers kayaking the Markets, and an Old Time Dance at the say hello. Crowsnest River and winters skiing the Polish Hall. Must try: The glazed donuts at Emilios cross-country trails at Allison. Must try: The local brews at The Pass Mercato Italiano. Must try: Fly fishing in the summer in any Beer Co., Tin Dogs Pub & Brewery and the Don’t miss: The summer markets. Local of our local streams. Oldman River Brewing Company. artisans, food, music, and tons of friendly Don’t miss: The Kananaskis Pro Rodeo and Don’t miss: Our outdoor sports events. faces. the Frank Interpretive Centre.

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Favourite Walks and Hikes

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BE SURE TO STOP AT Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and pick up a copy of the guide map, “Take a Hike in Crowsnest Pass” or visit your favourite café and pick up a UROC mountain biking map. For more in-depth information purchase a copy of “Southern Rockies Trail Guide” by Joey Ambrosi. Always remember to pick up a suitable map and check the conditions before you hit the trail. The trails are mostly shared use so be sure to watch for mountain bikers while hiking. Trails are listed from east to west. Get local maps on your phone via www.trailforks.com/region/crowsnest-pass/.

Leitch Collieries Bluff Mountain Wedge Mountain Easy 0.8km loop Intermediate 4km one-way Moderate 1.9km one-way East end of the community on Hwy 3 Starts near the bridge on Hwy 3 in Starts from McGillivray staging area Blairmore. north of Coleman Crowsnest Community Trail Easy to Moderate 23km one-way Pass Powderkeg Trails Chinook Lake Loop Access points throughout the community Intermediate up to 15km round trip Easy 2.3km loop Starts from the Pass Powderkeg road Starts from Allison/Chinook Rec area Frank Slide Trail in Blairmore west of Coleman Easy 1.5km loop Starts from Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Miners’ Path Crowsnest Mountain Easy 0.8km one-way Very Difficult 5.8km one-way Livingstone Range Viewpoint Starts from Flumerfelt Park in Coleman Starts 9.7km north on Atlas Road, Difficult 2.6km one-way west of Coleman Starts at the end of the forestry road north Big Bear of Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Difficult 11.5km to summit Window Mountain Lake Starts on York Creek Road south of Coleman Moderate to Difficult 2km one-way Lille Starts 16.5km north on Atlas Road, Moderate 6.3km one-way Star Creek Falls west of Coleman Starts on the forestry road north of Easy to Moderate 1.2km one-way Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Starts at the west end of Willow Drive York Creek / Plane Crash (16 Ave) in Coleman Moderate 6.2km one-way Turtle Mountain Starts from York Creek Road in Coleman Very Difficult 3.1km one-way Saskatoon Mountain Starts from southeast Blairmore Moderate 1.8km one-way behind 15th Ave. Starts from the end of 80th St. in Coleman

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Mountain Biking BY BRIAN MACFARLANE – COGNATION CYCLERY

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IT’S 8AM ON ANOTHER INSANELY SUNNY DAY. I’m sipping my morning coffee and planning the day ahead, including which trails to ride to keep me smiling all day long. Here are a few favourites:

Big Bear to marvel at the majesty of Crowsnest views. There are multiple ways to descend Voted ‘Best Biking Trail’ in the 2019 Best Mountain. or if you’re riding with a local, you might get advice on a secret trail to get you back to of Crowsnest Awards, Big Bear is single- School of Rock track from bottom to top. Once you master the trailhead. Feel the rush of riding down a giant rock the long, challenging climb to the summit Good Riddance you’re rewarded with million-dollar views face on the western side of the valley. of the Continental Divide to the west and Accessed from the York Creek area, there’s Feel the rush of going downhill, negotiating Crowsnest Mountain to the north. The a long climb to the top of a ridge, before rocks and dodging trees riding downhill descent is super fun and technical with hitting undulating single track across more from Good Riddance on the eastern side of everything from rock rolls, berms, and rocky ridges and dense forests. One of the the valley, north of Bellevue. With one of technical rooty single-track to jump lines. oldest trails in Crowsnest Pass, you’ll pass the best views of Frank Slide, gullies, deep The entire package gives the intermediate/ lots of cool hand-built features such as forest, vertical drops and jumps, this trail advanced rider everything they need in bridges, drops and ramps, before heading makes for an exhilarating ride. For those one complete loop with the added benefits down the trail’s namesake, a massive slab of who want a greater challenge, ride up of being distracted by amazing scenery all rock. For those who prefer a less challenging further to Great Riddance & Pro Bono, and around you. route, there are go-arounds but if you’re up you’ll have an awesome story to brag about for it, you’ll have an awesome ride to brag with your friends at the bottom. Buck 50 about with your friends at the bottom. With over 50km of quality single-track, This 5km loop winds southwest off the top Nez Perce Ridge there are lots of trails that offer numerous of Pass Powderkeg (PPK) with hand-built options and ways to link up routes. bridges and boardwalks over wet areas. On the northwest side of the valley, Nez Download Trailforks before heading out and Cool trail features, rock falls/ladders, jumps Perce utilizes a variety of trails, single and be sure to check out the website of United and berms, get your wheels in the air and double track, as well as old mining roads Riders of Crowsnest (www.uroc.ca), our test your skills. All tricky trail features have emblematic of our historical mining past. local mountain bike club, for the latest news optional go-arounds for those looking to Climb up through high alpine forests before and events. Happy Trails! enjoy a peaceful ride through the solitude of catching your breath in the wide clearings the forest. As you descend, take a moment that open to jaw-dropping 360-degree

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Young bikers are excited for the new Here’s what some local groms had to say kid-focused trails, Kid’s Corner, built by about why they love the new Kid’s Corner: the United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC). Located at the bottom of the Pass Why do you like the Kid’s Corner Bike Powderkeg Ski Hill Road at 17 Ave & 126 Trails? St., you will find the Blairmore Bike Trail They are fun and they have cool jumps! Staging Area, which now includes bike trails Jasper, 9 for the whole family to enjoy! Kid’s Corner is perfect for young riders and those looking There are lots of uphills, but then you get to to hone new skills before heading onto come down them. Jade, 8 more technical trails. with services provided by contractors. What is your favourite feature in Kid’s Funding for this park provided by Teck, The 1.3 kms of trails within a 2 hectare area Corner? UROC and TC Energy with major donations of Municipal land are perfect for beginner in-kind from Komatsu, Manitoulin Transport riders with low angles and easy grades. Skill I like to do the Seesaw with my bike. It and PJB Crane Services. development features and highlights of the went down when I was biking on it and it trail system include rollers, berms, jumps, was fun! Josie, 5 Learn More About UROC and biking in drops, rock faces as well as a bridge, roller Crowsnest Pass - visit uroc.ca coaster, and a teeter-totter. All features are The berms because they are not super hard designed for the younger rider in mind and and they are not too steep. Norah, 7 all have ride-arounds. Watch for donated This article is proudly industrial equipment and new interpretive Project Partners: The bike park has been sponsored by Teck signs to be installed this summer. designed and built by UROC volunteers Resources

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TUCKED JUST INSIDE THE CANADIAN Many different species of fish call the ROCKIES, flowing from the mountains Crowsnest River home. There’s nothing down through the foothills and into like having the opportunity to catch a the prairies, lies the Crowsnest River. beautiful Brown Trout or maybe one of Surrounded by some of the most beautiful our hard fighting Rainbows, even the scenery in the world is a blue ribbon fishery, odd cutthroat or white fish with the most small enough to walk and wade across wonderful backdrop nature has to offer. but large enough to hold a trophy fish of Even if a fish doesn’t grace your line, the a lifetime. The Crowsnest River boasts scenery is enough to keep anglers intrigued breathtaking views and excellent fly fishing and coming back for more. Sites like Frank experiences. Slide and Lundbreck Falls help make the Crowsnest River the most popular tributary Whether you are a seasoned pro or new of the Old Man River system. to the fly fishing experience the Crow has something to offer everyone. Its close When planning your trip to fish the proximity to town and Highway 3 make it Crowsnest area be sure to stay at one of the easy for anglers to explore. Just a short many accommodating local hotels. There walk from wherever you park your truck you is great dining and lots of family friendly will be sure to find many pools and riffles PHOTO BY DON KACHUR activities to do in the area. The change holding willing fish. in seasons brings different challenges many hatches, including Blue Wing Olives, out on the water - if you need to pick up The Crow now offers year round fishing, March Browns, and the ever so exciting gear or find out more about fishing in the but as always, be sure to check regulations. Salmon Flies around the end of May. These Crowsnest Pass be sure to visit one of If you can brave the cold or manage to bugs will put your entomology skills to the the local fly shops. We hope you have a get out during one of the many chinooks test. The warmer weather brings out more great experience in our beautiful backyard. during winter, there are many different anglers but there are plenty of long deep Cheers and tight lines. species of fish waiting to give your line a pools, choppy rifles, and calm meadow tug. Come spring, the Crow is known for its waters for everyone to share.

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Golfing in Crowsnest Pass BY BRAIN HANCOCK- LETHBRIDGE HERALD

CROWSNEST PASS GOLF CLUB used to be untouched from the original 18 hole design, Before golf, after golf or just out for a great the course you drove by on your way to play Canadian golf architect Gary Browning meal the new clubhouse is a must see, in Cranbrook or Radium, not anymore. The took advantage of the incredible terrain to the views from the patio and dining room course underwent an extensive redesign redesign the spectacular layout, every hole across the mountains of the Crowsnest (saying it was a rebuild doesn’t do it justice) unique, challenging and breathtaking. Range are spectacular. Make sure you bring and opened the new layout in the summer your appetite and thirst for some of the of 2019. At 6,659 from the tips it’s a great challenge best chef prepared meals at the Clubhouse for the top player, but with five different Restaurant. It had not been open for more than a few tee boxes on every hole it’s also fair and months when it was voted “Most Scenic rewarding no matter what your level of play. Visit us once and we promise you’ll want to Course in Alberta” by Golf West magazine, It really is one of the rare courses the whole come back. no easy accomplishment but certainly family can play and enjoy regardless of skill well deserved. Only two holes remain level.

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A Natural Paradise BY CROWSNEST CONSERVATION SOCIETY

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IF YOU’RE VISITING Mountain chickadees, pine grosbeak, and know how to use it. Crowsnest Pass is bohemian waxwings, and downy part of the Alberta BearSmart program and CROWSNEST PASS, stop woodpeckers: birds are everywhere we have several initiatives to encourage and take in the bounty in Crowsnest Pass. A thriving birding residents and visitors to live safely and community regularly participates in annual sustainably with wildlife. of nature all around. bird counts and reports more than 250 species, including the magnificent golden We also encourage visitors to be on the Of course, we have amazing scenery with eagle and the tiny calliope hummingbird. lookout when driving. As part of three main some of the Rockies’ most impressive corridors critical for wildlife passage, it’s mountains, but did you know we’re also Beyond the community lies important easy to miss deer or other wildlife crossing home to a wide variety of wildlife, birds, and wildlife habitat so it’s no surprise that some the highway. We are working to preserve diverse habitat? of Canada’s largest mammals are also found wildlife corridors that ensure wildlife have throughout our mountain valley. Bighorn sufficient space to travel. From the wetlands and riparian environment sheep, mountain goats, deer, elk, moose, of the valley floors to grassy hillsides, rolling cougars, and bears all call Crowsnest Pass So, whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll or foothills and rocky peaks, we have it all. home, as well as beavers, muskrats, river climbing in the backcountry, carry a camera You’ll see towering Douglas firs, ancient otters and mink who are found along to capture the memories, dress for the limber pines sculpted by the wind, and numerous rivers and streams. weather and the terrain, and don’t forget to wildflowers of all descriptions, from hearty stop and smell the bounty of mother nature balsamroot to dainty blue-eyed grass. To ensure the enjoyment of your experience around you. with us, we advise you to carry bear spray

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Year-Round at Chinook Lake BY BRIAN GALLANT

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ALSO KNOWN AS “ALLISON”, this favourite local recreation area has it all. In the summer, families come here to enjoy the pristine campground and picnic areas, then swim in Chinook Lake to escape the heat.

Book early if you want to camp; this gem the perfect place for a hike or snowshoe to out there after work and be back for a late isn’t hidden. While the lake is small, you’ll one of the shelters where you can stoke up dinner. Bring a headlamp and enjoy the lake always find people exploring the scenery by a fire and share a few laughs with friends. by moonlight! paddleboard, kayak, and canoe. The lake is The trail that circles the lake branches off to stocked with trout and the excited squeals remote routes like Deadman’s Pass and the Chinook Recreation Area isn’t just a park - of kids fishing along the shore always bring stunning Allison Creek Falls, so you can take it’s a part of the fabric of Crowsnest Pass. a smile to your face. your adventure a little farther. Everyone you meet has a friendly “Hello!” to offer, and usually a story to tell. In the spring and fall, when summer visitors Winter is our favourite time at Chinook. The have moved to warmer places and the trails winding cross-country ski trails are always are a mixed bag of conditions, Chinook is calling, and it’s close enough that we can zip

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Climbing and Caving

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FOR THOSE WHO LIKE to go a little farther or harder, Crowsnest Pass is a bucolic playground for climbers, with ample access and many opportunities to camp and explore at your pace.

Ice Climbing Throughout the winter, locals are regularly lower exit – just be sure it is open so that day. Please remember that this is a heritage seen climbing Gold Creek Falls, and Star you are not trapped by a wall of ice! There site so use the utmost respect. Do not Creek Falls. These short, beautiful routes are numerous other cave systems around move any rocks, and stop by the Frank Slide will keep your group entertained for a day the Ptolemy Plateau and Flathead Valley; Interpretive Centre for more information. or more. If the conditions are just right, a find out more by contacting the Alberta The more popular rock climbing crags in the handful of the most experienced climbers Speleological Society. Even an overnight trip area are near the BC border across from will attempt Lundbreck Falls, just to the to the beautiful Ptolemy Plateau is worth a the Bible Camp and on the south and east east. weekend getaway. faces of Bluff Mountain between Blairmore and Frank. There are now several routes Caving Bouldering and Rock Climbing on the Emerald Lake Wall, which is located Gargantua, Cleft Cave, and Booming Ice The big attraction here is bouldering in on Mt. Sentry, immediately above Emerald Chasm are three of the best-known cave Frank Slide. This massive slide covers over Lake. With the “Rock Climbers Guide to systems in our area. These routes are not 42 hectares with some rocks the size of Southern Alberta” guide book being a hard- for the faint of heart or the unprepared. houses. There are around 1,600 boulder to-find treasure, you may need to do a bit of One popular trip is to start from the top of problems, and an easy approach from the exploring to locate them. Gargantua and make your way down to a road, so get your crash pad ready for a fun

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Adrenaline & Endurance

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RISE TO A NEW CHALLENGE at one of the many races that happen throughout the year. Whether you’re an avid athlete looking for a tough competition or a family that wants to have some fun while pushing your limits on the trails, we offer something for everyone who wants to kick it up a notch.

Rumhead Bikefest & Canadian Minotaur SkyRace and Mini-Taur SUBMITTED BY MEET THE MINOTAUR Enduro Series 10 KM Hosted by the United Riders of Crowsnest, Minotaur SkyRace is a challenging 32 km the Rumhead Bikefest is a weekend family race that will take runners through some event, which is held in conjunction with the of Crowsnest Pass’ most stunning and Norco Canadian National Enduro Series. technical terrain . Part of the prestigious Events include group rides, children’s Skyrunner® World Series, Minotaur camps, scavenger hunts, bike demos, a SkyRace promises to take runners from all skills competition, and an Enduro Race on over the world to new heights in the South Sunday. www.uroc.ca Canadian Rockies. A shorter option, the Mini-Taur 10 KM, is an action-packed 10 km Sinister 7 course that’s perfect for runners who are Sinister 7 Ultra is Canada’s biggest trail run looking to take their adventures to the next with over 1,600 competitors. It has also level. www.meettheminotaur.com become known as one of the toughest trail races in North America. The 100-mile and Crowsnest 100 50-mile race brings together endurance A 100-kilometre mountain bike race in the athletes from around the globe. The course beautiful and historic area of Crowsnest takes competitors through the most rugged, Pass in southern Alberta, Canada. With remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta’s a mix of fire road, double track and stunning Rocky Mountains. With 6,400m single track, and a total elevation gain of of elevation gain across the full course, this all ages. Run 10km, 5km, or 2.5km on the approximately 3000 metres (10,000 feet), race will punish those who are not prepared. singletrack trails around Pass Powderkeg. this is one of the most breathtaking and www.sinister7.com While this has always been a family event, brutal mountain bike races anywhere! Sole Survivor always attracts a number of www.crowsnest100.com Sole Survivor Foot Race seasoned trail runners who push hard to A family-friendly event with categories for reach the podium. www.solesurvivor.ca

22 CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 Tour de Frank Tour de Frank is Alberta’s largest outdoor bouldering festival. Held every autumn in the Frank Slide boulder field, the Tour de Frank is structured like an outdoor climbing competition, but the emphasis is on enjoying Alberta’s biggest (and best!) bouldering area, and connecting with climbers from across Western Canada. With categories that range from beginner to expert, climbers of all levels of experience can enjoy a day of climbing at the Tour de Frank. www.southernalbertabouldering.com/our-projects/tour- de-frank-2/

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Run the Rocks A race like no other! This isn’t a traditional cross-country run. It combines running with scrambling, and maybe even a little parkour. Your goal is to make it across the treacherous Frank Slide and back. There is no set route through the rocks, so you need to keep your head up and pick the best line to each checkpoint. www.runtherocks.ca

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OHV Adventures BY JOE AND JEAN LUMLEY

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR priceless, panoramic views, as well as terrific trails to ride, then Crowsnest Pass is your destination. The area offers diverse ATV trails for every level of rider.

A popular trail ride is over Willoughby Ridge, ride across on the way to North Kootenay to Spoon Valley, to Race Horse Creek, to staging off Sartoris Road. The ride is about Pass. Most of this trail is a bit rugged, so the base of Window Mountain and to Lille. 2 hours and while looking down the valleys, is geared to more experienced riders. The Lille is a historical mining town site where one can often see wildlife and Mother other interesting and beautiful trails/loops you can still see the cooking ovens, fire Nature provides a perfect landscape to take in the Carbondale area are easy riding and hydrants and remnants of miners’ cottages. your breath away. There is no loop, so you well worth a day. Stopping at the shelter Again, please do not take any souvenirs, as must return the same way, but that is worth when one returns, you can roast a hot dog, this is a protected historical site. There are the trip to see it all again. and reminisce about the day. numerous trails to ride north on Atlas Road, and east to the Porcupine Hills, so consult a The Carbondale area in Castle Park offers An easy, breathtaking journey to The Plane map to see the trail systems. What a way to several loop trails. One can stage at the Crash is a must when visiting our area. see nature first hand! South Shelter and take trails to North Seven airmen died when their Dakota DC-3 Kootenay Pass, Goat Creek, and North and crashed into Mt. Ptolemy January 19, 1946, The trails are all multi-use and are user South and Lost Creek. There are signs with and remnants of the plane are scattered friendly to all types of recreation: motorized numbers to help if using the local trail maps, in the area. While visiting the site, please and non-motorized, hikers, equestrian and which can be found at kiosks at random remember it is a heritage site, so please to our four-legged friends, whose territory camping areas, through the CNP Quad leave any pieces and parts there for all we are in. Please be respectful to all users Squad, at service stations throughout the visitors to see. and wildlife, do not abuse the trails, use the Pass, and from area Ranger Stations. Many bridges, pack out when you pack in and use bridges have been installed over waterways, In the area to the north of Highway 3, one proper trail etiquette at all times. and a ninety foot arched span is a treat to can stage in McGillivray and take short rides Visit www.quadsquad.ca.

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Crowsnest on Horseback BY KATE MCKIM-KEIL, CENTRE PEAK HIGH COUNTRY ADVENTURES

TO ESCAPE THE MONOTONY AND STRESSES OF LIFE, there is no better way than on the back of a horse. For me, it is desired by my soul, and allows me to be one with my horse and the remarkable area I call home.

The mountains around Crowsnest Pass a lesson to help you gain the confidence This area is a hidden gem and being able offer some of the most spectacular areas to to handle your horse. You may even wish to explore it from the back of a horse truly ride. Trail riding allows you to experience to book a ranch getaway which is offered takes you back in time. This quote from a the wonder and awe of this area while through working ranches in the surrounding guest who experienced our ranch getaway connecting to the stillness and natural area. This is a full immersion into the lives speaks to its essence: “South West Alberta, beauty around you. It lets you make of these people who are stewards of the along the eastern slope of the Rockies, is a everlasting memories with friends and land. Learn about the history of the area paradise few are aware of. It rivals anything family that will be treasured for years to and hear stories of how these places came you will find in Montana, Colorado and Utah come. Whether you choose to venture out to be while riding in these magnificent without a doubt.....and it is right here in on your own or ride with an outfitter, you mountains that they call home. Experience Canada.” will not be disappointed in what you will get the ranching culture and the cattle in their to experience. natural environment. You may even be fortunate enough to catch sight of some If you are not quite ready to head out on of the local wildlife, such as eagles, bears, the trails, it is always worthwhile to book bighorn sheep, and moose to name a few.

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Chasing Crowsnest Waterfalls BY LISA KINNEAR, BOUND FOR MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

STAR CREEK, BOUND FOR MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

WHAT IS IT THAT DRAWS US TO CHASE WATERFALLS? Even I am sometimes not sure why. Maybe it is the sound of the water, the natural setting and escaping from our work stresses, trying your luck to catch that big Bull Trout that must be handing out there, or exploring a winter canyon when the water is frozen. But whatever your reason, the Crowsnest Pass has plenty of waterfalls for adventurers of all skill levels to explore.

Rainbow Falls (Miner’s Path) North York Creek Falls I grew up following the historic footprints Take an afternoon to explore the series of that coal miners used to take as they waterfalls along York Creek. Just up from headed to work, and to the base of the York Creek Staging area, there is a Rainbow Falls. The trailhead is located in waterfall just beside the road south of the Flummerfelt Park, Coleman, and the short bridge crossing the creek. From there, find walk (1.6 km) follows the creek through old the trail on the north side of the creek and growth fir trees. Keep an eye out for smaller, explore downstream, to find two more falls picturesque cascades and falls as you walk a short distance downstream, or explore to the main falls. upstream and perhaps you will find a hidden gem! Star Creek Falls Find Star Creek falls via the trail from Allison Creek Falls Willow Drive (16 Ave) in Coleman. Here you Take a warm afternoon to explore Allison can choose your adventure. You can take a Creek and end up at the falls. Remnants of trail that circumnavigates the falls, providing an old dam, from when logging used to send viewpoints of the falls and Tecumseh lumber down the creek, are still visible at Mountain along the way. Or you can follow the falls. You will get your feet wet following the trail up the creek to its end in a short this trail – it crosses the creek many times! canyon and using the ropes there and likely ALLISON CREEK FALLS gettin your feet wet, head to the base of the BOUND FOR MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY falls themselves.

2626 CROWSNEST CROWSNEST PASS PASS VISITOR’S VISITOR’S GUIDE GUIDE 2021 2021 Building a Sustainable Future

The metals and minerals we produce are central to the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

Approximately 170 tonnes of steelmaking coal is needed to produce the steel in an average wind turbine.

Together, we can power our future.

For more information, please visit www.teck.com

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SALLY-ANN TAYLOR PHOTO Crowsnest Community Market

BE SURE TO HEAD OVER TO GAZEBO PARK, MAIN STREET, BLAIRMORE on Thursdays between 3 and 7pm to check out the Crowsnest Community Market. Vendors come from across the region with their goods. You will find the usual suspects of fruit, vegetables, meats, and baked goods along with art, music, food trucks, and kids activities. Support the Bring Your Own Bag initiative for your chance to win a gift basket each week, with goodies donated by the vendors. The indoor market located at Elks Hall in Blairmore runs this spring until June 17th and again in the fall from September 9th to November 18th. The outdoor market runs Thursday evenings from June 24th until September 2nd, and a Christmas Festival is held in early December. Visit www.crowsnestmarket.com.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHO OUR BEST OF CROWSNEST AWARD WINNERS ARE FOR 2020. To see a full list of winners, visit www. Best of crowsnestpasschamber.ca. Make sure to follow the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce Association on Facebook to take part in this Crowsnest year’s nominations and vote for your favourites.

Best Hiking Trail: Best Experience for 1. Turtle Mountain Visitors: 2. Miner’s Path 1. Bellevue Underground Mine 3. Chinook Lake Tour 2. Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Best Mountain Biking Trail: 3. The Pass Beer Co. 1. Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill Trails 2. Crowsnest Community Trail Best Winter Activity 3. Buck 50 1.Skiing/Snowboarding at Pass Powderkeg 2. Snowmobiling FRANK SLIDE 3. Cross Country Skiing at Allison

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Crowsnest Pass for KIDS BY SARAH GALLANT

MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS PHOTO

WHETHER YOU ARE VISITING There are bike trails at Pass Powderkeg Ski Swim the area for a day or a week, be Hill and even a skills park at the bottom of Drop in for a swim at the newly renovated the hill, a definite favourite with the kids. sure to check out these activities, Pass Community Pool, located in downtown attractions, and events. Events Blairmore, from late May through August. The pool features a large water slide, hot See the Event Guide for a full listing Hikes tub, lazy river, 6 lane lap pool, diving board, of events, dates, and locations but the spray features, and toddler wading pool. It’s Crowsnest Community Trail between following events have activities geared also handicap accessible. Fireman’s Park and the Frank Slide Centre, towards kids. Wintervention, Kananaskis Interpretive Trail around the Frank Slide Pro Rodeo, Bellecrest Days, Rumhead Bike What else to do? Centre, Miner’s Path, trail around the lake Festival, Doors Open and Heritage Festival, There are playgrounds in all communities at Chinook Provincial Recreation Area. Alberta Culture Days, Pumpkins in the Park, including a Splash Park at Flummerfelt Park. Older kids might want to give Turtle and Christmas in the Mountains. Check with the Boys and Girls Club of the Mountain a go. Attractions Foothills to see what adventures are to Biking be had. Finally, while out walking around, Bellevue Underground Mine, Frank Slide exploring, why not check out the Free The Crowsnest Community Trail stretches Centre, Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, Little Libraries that are set up around the between Hillcrest/Bellevue and Coleman. Municipal Library, and Crowsnest Museum community too? It is both paved and natural trail and very all have ongoing, drop in, or special events bikeable with varying degrees of difficulty. for kids of all ages throughout the year.

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Fun & Educational Summer Camps are running throughout the month of July & August this summer! We guarantee to provide your child with a wide range of activities that will leave them with great memories and new friendships!

July 5th-9th Enchanted Kingdom Morning Camp Ages 3 to 4 years

July 5th-9th Twirling Trolls Afternoon Camp Discover Crowsnest Heritage Ages 5 to 8 years Crowsnest Pass July 19th-23rd Full-Day Ballet Intensive Doors Open & Heritage Festival Ages 12+ years with minimum 3 years dance experience

August 9th-13th- Superhero Morning Camp Ages 5 to 8 years

August 9th-13th- Hollywood Stars Afternoon Camp July 29 - August 2, Ages 9 to 12 years

August 16th-20th- The Mighty Jungle Morning Camp 2021 Ages 3 to 4 years

August 16th-20th- High School Musical Acro Camp cnpheritagefest.ca Ages 10+ years www.turningpointedance.ca

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WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 31 AROUND TOWN Destination Weddings BY VAL BREAKENRIDGE, SPRINGBREAK FLOWER FARM

STRANDED MAN PHOTOGRAPHY

THERE ARE A FEW REASONS why a destination wedding in Crowsnest Pass is a smart and irresistible decision.

First, it is steeped in natural beauty - from its tall mountain peaks to its waterfalls and lakes. Secondly, it is home to some amazing venues and amenities - as good as anywhere in the Rocky Mountains. Finally, it’s easy to get to and downright affordable, not only for the wedding couple, but also their guests!

Destination weddings are typically smaller in numbers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a big wedding here. There are a variety of different wedding venues to take advantage of from the very small to quite large. Crowsnest Pass offers a bounty of opportunities for elegance, charm and fun so you can enjoy your wedding the way you want and with the people who matter.

Shop Local! Crowsnest Pass offers a wide and excellent array of wedding-related goods and services: wedding venues, catering, photographers, flowers, spas, DJ’s, liquor stores, officiants, accommodations, camping, and sightseeing, including a world-class golf course and historical sites.

Getting married in Crowsnest Pass gives you a great opportunity to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your friends and family. The idea of traveling such a short distance to such a beautiful and affordable destination makes it just about perfect.

32 CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 Come hang your coat with us

B & B • GUEST HOUSE • SUITES Relax at our bed and breakfast in the beautiful Crowsnest Pass with it’s unique charm and historic ambiance, and unique architectural details. Treat yourself to a wonderful lodging experience you will want to enjoy again and again.

For further details and booking visit countryencounters.com or call 403-563-5299

WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 33 Crowsnest Pass Events THERE IS RARELY A DULL MOMENT IN CROWSNEST PASS with a lot of community spirit going into events each month. New events are added all the time, so to see everything that is happening, go to www.gocrowsnest.ca and www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca. Many groups have recurring events that are not listed here, and there is always something to do.

JUNE 2021 27th Annual Ed Gregor Stewardship Day Quad Squad Season Opener quadsquad.com

Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness darcysnaturewalk.com Bellecrest Days bellecrest.ca

Minotaur SkyRace CROWSNEST COUNTRY MARKET meettheminotaur.com CROWSNEST PASS DOORS OPEN & HERITAGE FESTIVAL PHOTO

JULY 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021 Canada Day Celebrations July 1 Quad Squad Season Wind-up Christmas in the Mountains quadsquad.ca Sinister 7 Ultra International Mountain Day & sinister7.com Tour de Frank Crowsnest Mountain Spirit Festival southernalbertabouldering.com/ Rumhead Bikefest & Norco our-projects/tour-de-frank-2/ FEBRUARY 2022 Canadian Enduro Series Flight of the Crows Loppet uroc.ca Run the Rocks allisonwonderlands.ca runtherocks.ca Sole Survivor Foot Race Wintervention solesurvivor.ca Alberta Culture Days crowsnestcando.org culturedays.ca Doors Open & Heritage Festival Chili Bowl Festival cnpheritagefest.ca Fall Festival, Community Market crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com crowsnestmarket.com AUGUST 2021 Crow Snow Riders Poker Run Harvest of Memories crowsnowriders.ca Crowsnest Country Market crowsnestmuseum.ca

Miner’s Picnic OCTOBER 2021 * Note that while these are annual events bellevuemine.com in Crowsnest Pass, due to COVID-19 M.Arty’s Market restrictions and uncertainty around current Crowsnest Pistol Club Gun Show crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com conditions we strongly recommend you stay up-to-date with each individual event as the Crowsnest 100 Mountain Bike Race NOVEMBER 2021 year progresses - some events may proceed, crowsnest100.com Pumpkins in the Park some may be cancelled, and some may just be postponed. We have left off dates, but November 1 want to give you an idea of what may occur in these months. *

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Music in the Pass BY BECKY AND PAUL PICHURSKI

SALLY-ANN TAYLOR IMAGE CROWSNEST PASS is home to a warm and welcoming music community.

Whether it be weekly jam sessions held at the Greenhill Hotel in Blairmore, the Grand Union in Coleman, the Bellevue Inn or the Hillcrest Miner’s Club or one of many live music venues, you are sure to find musical opportunities to enhance a visit to our community. Live local music can also be heard during the summer months at the Crowsnest Community Market at Gazebo Park in Blairmore.

Located on the Highway 3 corridor, Crowsnest Pass is also fortunate to be able to host a variety of Canadian artists making their way through the area. In recent years, community members have opened up their homes to host House Concerts Community Choir and two Musical Theatre Whatever your musical tastes, from classical and jams, and the Crowsnest Pass Allied Troupes, all of whom put on performances to country and everything in between, Arts Association has hosted numerous throughout the year. More recently, you’re sure to find enjoyable musical performances by visiting musicians at the Crowsnest Pass been host to Community entertainment during your visit. Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery in Frank. Old Time Dances complete with a live fiddle The community is also home to the band and square dance caller. Crowsnest Pass Orchestra, the Crowsnest

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concerts art YEARLY SCHEDULE 9 exhibitions each year fall/spring workshops Photo Contests Special fund-raising events Studio Tour Summer Fun and Shakespeare Theatre Camp for Children barn dance workshops Concerts Art shows at Stone's Throw Cafe juried show Gift Store selling local art & craft & much more... for info visit www.crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com market

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Our Creative Community BY LYNETTE JESSOP

“WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS and dramatic landscapes, it is no surprise to find artists thriving in this affordable, inspirational, enthusiastic, supportive and ever-growing art environment.”

Being born and raised in the city, I was paint, pencil, woodworking, photography, opportunities to see local artwork include concerned about how we would be received ceramic, and silversmithing to name a few. the annual Marty’s Artisan Market, the Chili when we decide to retire to Crowsnest Some of their works are available in the Bowl Festival, and regular Pass Pottery Pass. But I always feel welcomed, especially gallery’s gift shop. Don’t miss the outdoor Club sales. You will find local art exhibited by the Arts community. With spectacular mural and Flight of Corvids installation in the Crowsnest Pass Allied Art Gallery, views and dramatic landscapes, it is no behind the gallery to see what like-minded our Public Library, and many cafes and surprise to find artists thriving in this artists can achieve here. restaurants in the community. affordable, inspirational, enthusiastic, supportive and ever-growing art In addition to the public art gallery, you can Inspired to set up shop in this welcoming art environment. also visit more than a dozen private studios, community? There are ample opportunities including the Gushul Studio whose artist- to take classes and workshops throughout A visit to the Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts in-residence program attracts artists from the year. Come see how friendly and Gallery is a great way to get a glimpse around the world. Our annual Artists Studio welcoming the art community is; with into our incredible art community and the Tour, held on the Mother’s Day weekend in affordable housing and commercial markets, array of artists who have chosen to call May, is a fabulous way to meet local artists, there is room to realize your artistic dreams Crowsnest Pass home. Here you will find get a glimpse into their private studios to within our stunning surrounding. We also rotating regional art shows, including by see work in progress, and understand the have a strong literary community, but that’s local artists who excel in many mediums; techniques used in their artwork. Other “another story”.

38 CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 HISTORIC COLEMAN Downtown District Artists & Artisans Welcome to historic Coleman where numerous artists and makers have found home for their studios in heritage buildings. Most are working studios with irregular hours — their work can be found in local retail stores. (See websites below for locations) The Crowsnest Pass has a flourishing creative community to discover!

Our Creative Community BY LYNETTE JESSOP

Kari Lehr Art Artist Collective Studio - 7702 18 Ave Karen Tamminga-Paton 7626 17th Ave www.karilehrart.com www.tammingapaton.com PAINTINGS • CARDS • PRINTS • PAINTINGS • PRINTS • ARTCARDS

Spirits of the Creek ONESTRAYPIN Studios Textile Expressions

Donna Ratledge & Bruno Sperling Handcrafted pottery, Jewellery & Metal

www.facebook.com/ Fallen Mountain Studio Spiritsofthecreek 7701 B 17th Avenue spiritsofthecreek Nichole Rigby @shaw.ca 403-874-0714 7619 - 17th Ave, Coleman Jewellery and Metal Working Weaving Drawing Painting Hours: Fri - Sun 12 - 4pm * * * Artist Collective Studio * MJM Pottery Coleman, Alberta ONESTRAYPIN.com

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Historic Sites, Walks, and Hikes BY CROWSNEST HERITAGE INITIATIVE

CROWSNEST PASS HAS A REMARKABLE HERITAGE based on an unmatched array of historic events, colourful characters, ethnic culture, boom-town architecture and epic disasters both natural and man-made. Today, visitors to Crowsnest Pass can experience this heritage by taking a self-guided drive along the Crowsnest Heritage Route through our historic communities. Information on the route can be found at www.crowsnestheritage.ca, and free descriptive brochures and maps are available from our interpretive facilities and many town businesses.

Here are some of the top heritage attractions in the area, listed from east to west:

Crowsnest Heritage Route Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic through interactive exhibits and interpretive Take a self-guided drive along the signed Site staff at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Crowsnest Heritage Route through our Interpretive panels bring the story of this and find out what really happened to the historic communities. Stop and stroll glorious business failure to life as you town of Frank. Open year-round. www. along one of our eight Heritage Walking wander through the ruins of the historic history.alberta.ca/frankslide Tours past vintage commercial shops and coal mine’s surface plant. Open during Crowsnest Museum & Archives residential homes. Along the way, look snow-free months, interpretive staff are on for the many distinctive interpretive signs site to answer your questions. No admission Experience the depth of the cultural, and building plaques with the Discover fee. industrial and natural heritage of the region Crowsnest Heritage logo. They identify www.history.alberta.ca/leitch at the Crowsnest Museum & Archives. important sites and provide information on Housed in the old Coleman High School, our varied history and culture. If you want Bellevue Underground Mine the facility offers exhibits, programming and to go a little farther, enjoy the fresh air and Enjoy the unique experience of a guided an archive of heritage photos, documents, mountain scenery along a heritage trail tour into the Bellevue Underground Mine, and artefacts. Open year-round. www. while contemplating the hard lot of the coal open year-round. Suitable for all ages, slip crowsnestmuseum.ca miners who worked these hills. If you visit on a hardhat and headlamp (included) and Alberta Provincial Police Barracks on the August long weekend, take in our follow your knowledgeable guide three annual Doors Open and Heritage Festival hundred metres into this century-old coal Visit the historic Alberta Provincial Police that includes many family-friendly indoor mine. Barracks, scene of the 1922 murder of and outdoor activities and events; see www.bellevuemine.com constable Stephen Lawson, and find out www.cnpheritagefest.ca for details. why Crowsnest Pass was the hub of illegal Hillcrest Cemetery alcohol importation during Prohibition. New Burmis Tree Contemplate the quiet scenery and tragic interpretive exhibits opened in the summer East of Crowsnest Pass you will find the legacy of Canada’s worst mine disaster on a of 2017. weathered and mysterious Burmis Tree. walk past interpretive signs at the Hillcrest Coleman National Historic Site This solemn limber pine is estimated to Cemetery (www.hillcrestminedisaster. be between 600 and 750 years old. While com). The site includes the Mine Disaster Stroll through the historic downtown and the tree died sometime in the 1970s, the Monument and Memorial Park. No residential districts of the Coleman National twisted form stands against the wind along admission fee. www.hillcrestminedisaster. Historic Site (www.historicplaces.ca/en/ the Crowsnest Highway corridor; a symbol com rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=11933) past of resilience in our community. interpretive signs and plaques. Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Pick up an informative booklet from the Learn about the destructive power of nature Museum.

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Walking with Heritage By IAN MCKENZIE

AH, COVID-19. WHAT A BUZZ-KILL. With the uncertainty around what could happen this summer, many visitors are looking for safe, family-friendly activities which focus on the outdoors, yet have an interesting cultural or educational aspect. Well, you’ve come to the right place.

Crowsnest Pass has a number of outdoor, self-guided activities where you can choose your pace and your space. We offer five brochures for heritage walking tours, past vintage shops and hundred-year-old homes. These free brochures are available at outdoor kiosks in our small-town centres. More adventurous visitors can enjoy the fresh air and mountain scenery along a heritage trail on a historic route or past abandoned mine artifacts. We offer a free map for those too. Then there are our twelve historic cemeteries where one can topic. We have fifty such signs, plus violent strikes, 11,000 year old artifacts and contemplate the hard life of the coal miner four kiosks and about a hundred building a 65 million year old dinosaur discovery… a century ago. A ninety-page cemetery plaques, all in our distinctive color scheme. it’s no wonder Crowsnest Pass hosts guide book is available for sale at the seven important interpretive centres, four Crowsnest Museum and elsewhere. And And if you think history is boring, think provincial historic sites and one national from the comfort of your own car, you can again. Crowsnest Pass is the site of some of historic site. It is Alberta’s most historic enjoy our heritage driving route past our the most dramatic events in the country. An district. Check out www.crowsnestheritage. many significant heritage sites, using a free enormous landslide, deadly mine explosions, ca and then come see it for yourself, and interpretive map. No matter which you an armed train robbery and shootout, Discover Crowsnest Heritage! choose, you will also notice our extensive prohibition rumrunning leading to murder, system of outdoor heritage interpretive Canada’s first Communist town government, signs, each explaining a different heritage

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Ski Three Ways

Downhill is the perfect base when you want to try Backcountry PASS POWDERKEG, AKA “PPK”, is the out these three area mountains. We have remarkable opportunities for perfect place for families to ski and ride. Cross Country backcountry skiing in the Crowsnest Pass PPK is a delightful throwback to when a area. Head out for a few quick turns in family ski day was all about big smiles and Cross country skiing at Allison-Chinook alpine meadows, or gear up for a full day of exploring. This is a community-owned ski Recreation Area is a great way to spend ski touring not far from town. Some of the area with a vertical of 980 ft, designed for the day outdoors with family and friends. most popular areas include the areas around skiers and riders of all ages and abilities Located on public lands on the east side Tent Mountain Road, Window Mountain, where there’s no need to hunt for parking, of Tecumseh Mountain at the continental Crowsnest Mountain, Phillipps Pass, and or battle for space on the slopes. PPK also divide, the forested, sheltered and rolling Dead Man’s Pass. Many prime spots are offers night skiing when you want to head terrain found here provides for a superb accessible right from town, or by a short out for a few more runs. cross-country ski experience for skiers of all drive. The backcountry lends itself well to skill levels. Allison-Chinook has outstanding telemark, alpine touring, or light touring Crowsnest Pass is almost exactly trails and amenities for skiers. skis. Before venturing into the backcountry equidistant from both Castle Mountain remember to check the conditions be Resort, and Fernie Alpine Resort, so this sure you are knowledgeable in assessing avalanche risk.

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At Montem, we are focused on To stay up to date on our work, developing steelmaking coal please visit our website projects in Crowsnest Pass. montem-resources.com or Our plans include developing contact the community the Tent Mountain Mine and engagement team on details Chinook Project. below.

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Off the Beaten Trail

Snowshoeing WE ENJOY BEING ABLE TO STRAP ON OUR SNOWSHOES and make a day-long trip starting right from our front door. Locals are seen on the regular winter trails, but also blazing new routes in many areas including the Pass Powderkeg Trails, the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, York Creek, and the Allison/Chinook Recreation Area. Some of the smaller creeks also become perfect snowshoe routes once they ice over and the snow packs down. Local businesses such as spry, Alpenland and Uplift Adventures offer affordable rentals of all sizes, to accommodate families wanting to try Skating winter fishing spots to explore. Nearby and something new this winter. Once in a while, when the conditions are with easy access you’ll find scenic lakes Fat Biking just right, Crowsnest Lake is completely including Allison, Beauvais, Beaver Mines, Crowsnest, Island, Lee, and Phillips, along Thanks to all of the runners and snowshoers windswept, and the ice is as smooth as with the Carbondale, Crowsnest, and in the area, many of the trails in the Pass glass. When this natural phenomenon Oldman River. Each waterway holds its own Powderkeg area are well packed for fat occurs, you will see skaters enjoying this special bounty including brook, brown, bull, biking. We all share these routes and it massive sheet of black ice for hours. You lake, and rainbow trout, along with whitefish makes for a great day of riding. Other areas can park right at the Highway 3 rest area, and cutthroat. New to winter fishing, need include York Creek, Sartoris Road, and many or start at the sheltered east end and make a few supplies, or want to learn what to of the adjoining trails, which are groomed your way around the rocky shore, enjoying catch where? A quick visit to the Crowsnest for snowmobiling. Stop by a local café or natural scenery and historic ruins. Café and Fly Shop or Crowsnest Angler will bike shop to find out the conditions and Ice Fishing get you the right lures and bait, a little local best options for the day. Whether your preference is standing on advice, along with your licence and fishing frozen water or along the frozen edge of a regulations. river, Crowsnest Pass has a wealth of prime

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IN-AMONGST TOWERING PEAKS and snow-capped hills is one of Alberta’s best snowmobiling areas. Crowsnest Pass offers a truly world-class sledding experience.

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The Warm Heart of Winter

FEEL THE WARMTH OF OUR COMMUNITY as your head outside to celebrate with us this winter! In true alpine town fashion, the fun doesn’t stop when the temperature drops. Besides the numerous recreational activities, locals are always ready for some.

Christmas in the Mountains and skier teams will race against the clock Association takes the opportunity to light The community comes together to through an obstacle course with gates, up a wee portion of Crowsnest Pass. On celebrate Christmas each year. Kick off the rings, and jumps in an effort to claim glory Bellevue Main Street you can wander and festive season with the Artisan Gift Market, as the fastest team. www.poleandspur.com enjoy the properties and businesses that have lit the way. The festivity peaks at the Santa Claus Parade, Christmas concerts, Chili Bowl Festival and many more events for the family. Festival of Lights and Santa Party, held Sit shoulder to shoulder with hungry locals early December in the Bellevue Legion, Wintervention and art lovers from around the region. A with music, hotdogs, Santa visit and gifts, celebration of our arts community and and outdoor fire rings, and more. Join in - Winter is a special time in Crowsnest Pass, fundraiser for the Crowsnest Pass Public everyone is welcome. so join us to celebrate at Wintervention. Art Gallery, this is the one event you do This is a family-oriented weekend with a not want to miss. Volunteers cook up a Bunny Bonspiel little something for everyone. Some of the storm and the pottery club donates unique The Bunny Bonspiel is a southern Alberta marquis events include human dogsled handmade bowls. Choose a bowl, choose Easter tradition with a history of over 70 races and pancake breakfast. your chilli, and have a laugh with your years. Everyone is welcome and there is a neighbours. lot of fun and camaraderie at “the Bunny”. The Pole and Spur Skijoring www.crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com The event is held each year in conjunction Bringing the ultimate mashup of rednecks, with Easter, and for many former Crowsnest horses and ski bums to Crowsnest Pass. Festival of Lights Pass residents, it’s a bit of a homecoming. This wild event lets riders and skiers show As winter settles in and the holidays Visitors from all over Canada join us to curl their skills through a friendly, and slightly approach, darkness falls earlier in the a few ends. mad-capped, competition. Horse, rider, evening and the Bellecrest Community

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