Alberta A to Z Communities, places and events across Alberta

Part 2—G to L

Find the letters on the map. Read about the communities, places and events on pages 2 to 5.

G Grande Cache H Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump I Icefields Parkway J Jasper National Park G town of Jasper L K Kananaskis Country Edmonton J L Legal I Calgary Lake K Louise H

Photos—iStockphoto: town of Jasper (brytta); Athabasca Glacier (lilly3), wheelchair sign (Vonkara1); William Watson Lodge & paved trail: AB Tourism, Parks and Recreation; mural, demolition derby: Town of Legal; all Grande Cache, all Head-Smashed-In, Icefields Parkway, Maligne Canyon, camping: Travel Alberta • Art: Guy Parsons

• Alberta A to Z (Part 2—G to L) • Page 1 G Grande Cache Kakwa Falls is near Grande Cache. Grande Cache is a town in the Rocky Mountains. You can do many outdoor activities in the area.

Grande Cache is near a wilderness park. You can’t drive into the park. But you can hike, bike or ride a horse into the park. raft

H Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

This park protects an old buffalo jump. Aboriginal people hunted here. They drove buffalo over the cliffs. They used most parts of the buffalo: the meat, fat, bones and hides.

cliffs

visitors’ centre

There are many displays in the visitors’ centre. Ask about special events. For example: Aboriginal drumming, dancing, storytelling.

• Alberta A to Z (Part 2—G to L) • Page 2 I Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway Athabasca Glacier is a highway in the Rocky Mountains. It is between Jasper and Lake Louise.

Icefields Parkway (Highway 93)

There is lots to see along the way. Stop at the Columbia Icefields and look at the glaciers.

J Jasper National Park Maligne Canyon Jasper National Park is a beautiful place to visit. It is in the Rocky Mountains.

mountains

Many people like to camp in Jasper. You can go for short walks or long hikes. town of Don’t miss Maligne Canyon Jasper and Miette Hot Springs!

• Alberta A to Z (Part 2—G to L) • Page 3 K Kananaskis Country You can see foothills and mountains in Kananaskis Country. There are many parks, trails and campgrounds.

trail at William Watson Lodge

camping William Watson Lodge is for people with disabilities. The lodge, cabins, campsites and trails are accessible. People in wheelchairs can use them easily.

William Watson Lodge Phone: 310-0000, then 403-591-7227 (free)

4 The lodge is open year-round. 4 Anyone can visit the lodge and use the trails. 4 The cabins and campsites are for people with disabilities and their families. 4 Seniors 65 and over can also stay there. 4 The Alberta government William Watson Lodge runs the lodge.

• Alberta A to Z (Part 2—G to L) • Page 4 L Legal

You can hear French and English in Legal. It is a bilingual town. Fête au Village is a summer festival. Enjoy the music and events. For example: a chili contest, parade and demolition derby.

demolition derby

You can see many murals in Legal.

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