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Crowsnest Visitor's Guide CROWSNEST PASS 2021 OFFICIAL VISITOR’S GUIDE WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 1 Gift Shop Open 7 Days A Week Crowsnest Coffee Company Trail Guides and Books Adventure Safety Pack LazyOne PJ’s Maple Syrup Outback Clothing Handmade Pottery Children's Books and Toys Bison Leather Purses Natural Home + Body Care Visit Us Bellevue East Access on Highway 3 50+ Local Authors, Artists, and Artisans NEW AT CROCKETS! Fridays 3-7pm Starting June 18 Fresh veggies, baking & local products Follow Us 2www.crocketsgiftz.ca CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 2701-226th Street, Crowsnest Pass, AB 403-56-GIFTZ Gift Shop Open 7 Days A Week #explorethepass | #GoCrowsnest Crowsnest Coffee Company Trail Guides and Books Adventure Safety Pack LazyOne PJ’s Maple Syrup Outback Clothing Handmade Pottery Children's Books and Toys Bison Leather Purses Natural Home + Body Care Visit Us Bellevue East Access on Highway 3 50+ Local Authors, Artists, and Artisans EXPLORE THE PASS NEW AT CROCKETS! Fridays 3-7pm Starting June 18 Fresh veggies, baking & local products Follow Us gocrowsnest.ca www.crocketsgiftz.ca 2701-226th Street, Crowsnest Pass, AB 403-56-GIFTZ WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 3 CROWSNEST PASS 2021 OFFICIAL VISITOR’S GUIDE Welcome to our Mountain Community | 5 Ask the Locals | 6 OUTDOOR LIFE Favourite Walks and Hikes | 8 Mountain Biking | 10 Kid’s Corner Bike Trails Are Ready to Ride! | 11 Crowsnest Fly Fishing | 12 Golfing in Crowsnest Pass | 14 A Natural Paradise | 16 Year-Round at Chinook Lake | 18 Climbing and Caving | 20 Adrenaline & Endurance | 22 OHV Adventures | 24 Crowsnest on Horseback | 25 Chasing Crowsnest Waterfalls | 26 AROUND TOWN Crowsnest Community Market | 28 The Best of Crowsnest | 28 Crowsnest Pass for Kids | 30 Destination Wedding | 32 CROWSNEST PASS EVENTS | 34 ARTS, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE Music in the Pass | 36 Our Creative Community | 38 Historic Sites, Walks, and Hikes | 40 Walking With Heritage | 42 WINTER LIFE Ski Three Ways | 44 Off the Beaten Trail | 46 Award Winning Snowmobiling | 48 The Warm Heart of Winter | 50 Cover Photography Stranded Man Photography This Page Photography Stranded Man Photography This guide is produced by the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce with support from Community Futures Crowsnest Pass, and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Printed in Canada for Free Distribution. U.S. Customs Harmonized Tariff #4911.10.00. 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. Enjoy, Sacha Anderson, President – Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce 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. 6 CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 SERVING SOUTHERN ALBERTA SINCE 2012 1.833.563.5227 www.jabs-ca.com CONSTRUCTION RENEWABLE WATER & ABATEMENT & & RENOVATIONS ENERGY SYSTEMS SEPTIC SYSTEMS REMEDIATION Ask us about our Special Rates and Packages • Special rates for snowmobilers. • Specials include: Stay and Golf Packages; Stay and Ski Packages; Winter Escape Packages. • Wedding and Family Gathering Rates Available. travelodge.ca • Free Wifi • Free continental breakfast [email protected] | 403-562-8888 • Microwave, fridge and coffee in room 11373 20th Ave, Blairmore AB • Group rates available WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 7 OUTDOOR LIFE Favourite Walks and Hikes FAMILY HIKE, STRANDED MAN PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO 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 8 CROWSNEST PASS VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 Engraving & Signs The Old Dairy Ice Cream Shoppe 100+ Flavours of Soft & Hard Ice Cream Try one of our fresh home made waffle cones! Main Street Bellevue Entrance to the Bellevue Undergound Mine 403-753-2600 [email protected] WWW.CROWSNESTPASSCHAMBER.CA 9 OUTDOOR LIFE Mountain Biking BY BRIAN MACFARLANE – COGNATION CYCLERY LAURA MILLS PHOTO IT’S 8AM ON ANOTHER INSANELY SUNNY DAY.
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