alberta southwest summer guide 2013

Alberta Southwest

Summer Guide 2013

Crowsnest Pass · Pincher Creek · Waterton Lakes

2 Alberta Southwest Summer 2013

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1300 Hewetson AvenuePincher Creek 403-627-3000

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Contents5 Alberta Southwest Summer6 SouthWest Connect7 Crowsnest Pass8 Golf9 Mountain Biking10 Huckleberry Festival11 A & B Liquor12 Crown of the Continent 13 CNP Property Management15 History15 The Arts19 Pincher Creek20 Kootenai Brown21 Heritage Acres23 Hiking24 Waterton Lakes25 Bayshore Inn/Glacier Suites26 FIshing26 Off-Road Vehicles27 Entertainment and Nightlife28 Dining29 Accommodations30 Location

All Content Copyright Alberta Southwest Summer Guide and may not be used in reproduction without prior written approval of the publisher.Contact: 403.308.6670 [email protected]: Dale JohnsonSales Representatives: Dale JohnsonEditor: Curt DerbyshireArt Director: Curt DerbyshirePhotography Contributors: Curt Derbyshire, Janelle Miller, Andrew Pavlidis, Heritage AcresEditorial Contributors: Crown of the Continent, Koot-enai Brown Pioneer Village, Heritage Acres, Cathy Thomas, Loreena Russomanno, Shameer Suleman

Cover: Nata De Leeuw grabs a drink on the way up Mt. Crandell in Waterton Lakes National ParkPhoto: Curt Derbyshire

Contents: Colin Moskaluk makes his way up Syn-cline Mountain with the aftermath of the Lost Creek Fire and Crowsnest Mountain in the background.Photo: Curt Derbyshire

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Alberta Southwest SummerAs the temperature rises, the winds slow, if only slightly, and the snow begins its journey from mountain top to river bot-tom, the Albertan Southwest comes alive. From the rite-of-passage that is the long weekend in May through until its counter-part in September, and increasingly be-yond, the region is bustling with activity. Yes, summer is undoubtedly the South-west’s season.

Quads and dirt bikes take the place of snowmobiles in the Crowsnest and Cas-tle regions. Mountain bikers fill the void of skiers. Hikers and climbers seek peaks and world renowned vistas. Paddlers take to the rivers and fisherman ply the internationally recognized lakes and streams.

Rodeos, parades, festivals and carnivals occupy the weekends, showcasing the area’s unique history, both natural and human.

Waterton Lakes does a complete about-face, transforming from a bastion of win-ter solitude to a thriving hotbed of tourism, drawing visitors from around the world.

A strong arts and cultural community cou-pled with a wealth of historical resources and attractions delivers days of entertain-ment. When the sun goes down, the fun certainly doesn’t, as popular live music venues, pubs and movie theatres give plenty for the night owl in everyone to ex-perience.

The population centres are found in Pinch-er Creek (pop. 3,700) and Crowsnest Pass (pop. 5,600). Together they provide the majority of dining, accommodations and shopping; although smaller places such as Twin Butte and Beaver Mines are home to some of the tastiest restaurant choices.

The Southwest has long been a favourite summer destination among vacationing Albertans, looking to get out into the wil-derness and Waterton Lakes has been an international destination for quite some time.

The word on this relatively undiscovered area is quickly spreading throughout North America and beyond. So visit now, and participate in the discovery of true Canadian summer destination.

Andrew Pavlidis Photo


SouthWest Connect www.albertasouthwest.com

SouthWest Connect is an Alberta SouthWest economic development initiative to connect, via Internet, residents, local businesses, visitors and investment opportunities in the region.

In addition to providing free Wireless Internet within the region, the network facilitates easy access to regional information including the Alberta SouthWest business directory, regional event calendar, and investment information for each community.

SouthWest Connect will assist people to be more connected while travelling the region whether for business or leisure.

Current Locations•Carway Duty Free Store•Centennial Campground Claresholm•Claresholm Museum•Coleman Rec Plex•Fort Macleod Museum•Fort Macleod Rural Alberta Business Centre•Village of Glenwood Office•Granum Downtown•Granum Golf/Campground•Hillspring Community Centre•Nanton Air Museum•Nanton City Hall•Pincher Creek Arena•Pincher Creek Community Centre•Stavely Hotel and Downtown•Stone’s Throw Café Blairmore•The Barn Store Mountainview

Future Installations•Waterton Lakes National Park

“Naturally Rewarding”

We invite you to visit us orcome and live with us in

Crowsnest Pass where life is

Municipality of Crowsnest PassP.0. Box 600 | Crowsnest Pass, Alberta | T0K 0E0

P 403 562-8833

Upcoming Events:Canada Day: Free Admission to the MuseumAug. 3: Teddy Bears’ PicnicSept. 28: Harvest of Memories Gala

Call the Museum for more details.

Come experience the cultural history of the CrowsnestPass. Within the Museum you will see the wonderful

heritage of the area, learn about the natural history, andbecome immersed in the stories of our past Miners,

Mounties and even our Rum Runners.

TAKE A WALKTHROUGH THE &past

CONNECT WITHTHEfuture

Located within the Coleman National Historic Site7701 18th Ave Coleman • Phone: 403-563-5434

www.crowsnestmuseum.caHOURS OF OPERATION

May 21st to Labour Day: 7 Days a week 9am-5pm

CROWSNEST MUSEUMAND ARCHIVES


Crowsnest Passwww.crowsnestpass.comRepresenting the largest population centre in the Southwest, Crowsnest Pass surrounds Highway 3 as it enters the Rocky Mountains and continues its westward journey to British Columbia.

With mountains, river and lakes in every direc-tion, outdoor opportunities abound in every di-rection. Fishing, mountain biking, hiking, climb-ing, caving, quading, dirtbiking and camping are all right at visitor’s and resident’s fingertips.

To accompany these outdoor pursuits is a history that’s rich with gritty tales of the early, boomtown days of coal mining. Fortunes made and lost both legally and illegally.

Crowsnest Museum is a great place to start for all your history needs and August long-weekend’s Doors Open and Heritage Fesitval is a great time of year to visit and get up to speed on all the history, both natural and cultural. This event is kicked off by the Bellevue Street Festival on August 1, which has quickly become a popu-lar evening for both locals and guests.

Books • Baby Wear • Padraig • Onesies • Hazelwood-AmberSpecialty Food • Puppy Love • Bird Feeders • Moccasins • Souvenir

Artisan: Pottery • Soya Candles • Skin Care • Cards n’More

Home of the 7 1/2 foot Grizzly!Visit us at Bellevue East access on Hwy #3

GIFT SHOP

403 56GIFTZ403 564-4389www.crocketsgiftz.ca

Crowsnest CoffeeLattes, Loose Teas

& MatchaCrockets presents:

Steve Hanon author of HillcrestMine Disaster when...’Doors Open’

Aug 2013. Buy book early to have signed!

Festival fun during a Crowsnest Pass summer.

JCurt Derbyshire Photo


Golfwww.crowsnestpassgolf.comwww.pinchercreekgolf.comwww.golfwaterton.comThe Rockies make for a pretty spectacular backdrop when playing any of the three courses in the Southwest.

At the Crowsnest Pass Golf and Country Club, a true hidden gem in the golf scene, they not only provide scenery but are fully

incorporated into the layout, offering one of Alberta’s best and most challenging moun-tain course experiences.

Also be sure to check out Waterton Lakes, where views and wildlife, including bears, are outstanding.

The local nine-hole course at Pincher Creek is famous for smooth rolling greens and its prairie location affords it an extra long sea-son.

Register Online for Free Golf!!!

10701 24th Ave • Blairmore, ABT0K 0E0

403-562-2776CROWSNESTPASSGOLF.COM

Spectacular Mountain Golf At Affordable Prices

2013 Rates & FeesPlease note that all green fees now include GST,

Cart fees are $18.00 for 18 holes and $10.50 for nine holes.Green Fees (Not Including Cart) 9-holes 18-holesMonday,Wednesday, Thursday (Till 2pm) $33.50 $60.00Monday,Wednesday, Thursday (2pm to 4:30pm $28.50 $54.00Monday,Wednesday, Thursday (4:30 to Dusk) $27.00 $31.50Tuesday (Till 4:30pm) $18.00 $36.00Friday - Sunday/Holidays (Till 2pm) $36.50 $67.00Friday - Sunday/Holidays (2pm to 4:30pm) $27.00 $60.00Friday - Sunday/Holidays (4:30pm to Dusk) $30.50 $41.50

The spectacular signature hole , #13, at the Crowsnest Pass Golf and Country Club.

Curt Derbyshire Photo


Mountain Bikingwww.uroc.caA rapidly growing mountain bike scene has been sweeping through the Crowsnest Pass as of late and there is no signs of slowing down.

An influx of grant money has allowed for the development of International Mountain Bikiing Association (IMBA) authoured master plan that has laid the groundwork for well over one hundred kilometers worth of singletrack, when

all is said and done. The rest of the funds went to the creation of the first ten or so kilometers of trails and a brand new skills park, built at the base of the Pass Powderkeg ski hill. The development effort will continue to be led by the local bike club, United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC).

For those who like their trails a little more mani-cured, Waterton Lakes has five routes that it allows access to bikes.

SHELL WATERTONCOMPLEX

Shell drilled its first well in the Waterton communityin 1957, discovering sour natural gas andcondensate. Construction of the Waterton Complexfollowed in 1960 and by January 21, 1962 the plantproduced its first sales gas into the plant for sale viapipeline.

Since that time, the Shell Waterton field has grownand developed to its current state of more than 50producing gas wells and over 200 kilometres ofoperating pipelines that carry the gas to the ShellWaterton Gas Plant. The Waterton Gas Plant treatsthis raw gas to produce a clean-burning fuel whichis used for homes and businesses in Canada andthe United States.

Shell is major local employer in the Watertonregion, with over 100 employees and over 140contractors most of whom live and work in thearea. We’re proud to be an active part of thiscommunity, supporting the community’s growthand look forward to many more years ofresponsible development and production.

Janelle Miller Photo

Jordan Sinnott explores some of the already existing trails in Crowsnest Pass.


Huckleberry Festivalwww.skicastle.caCastle Mountain Ski Resort is pretty quite throughout most of the spring, summer and fall. However, there is one weekend, the last one in August, where all of that changes.

Huckleberry Festival has been going on for quite some time but its size has increased dramatically in recent years. It consistently draws big crowds for a full August Saturday of live music, crafts, games, food, drinks, socializing and of course, huckleberry pick-ing.

The ski lift is woken from its summer slumber to transport huckleberry seekers halfway up the mountain, where they can leisurely make their way back down to the base area, collecting the tasty little ber-ries all along the way. Upon arrival at the bottom there is a whole host of family fun waiting.

The Huckleberry Festival is a great way to wind up the main summer season in Alberta.


Castle local, Mariko Fujimaki Belle, shows of her huckleberry gear.


Cathy ThomasA&B Liquor Storewww.abliquorstore.com

My husband Kelly and I moved from Cal-gary, AB to Crowsnest Pass in 2006. We had spent time in the area since 1996 enjoying camping, fishing, and the overall beauty of the Pass. We have never looked back since!

After working with children for 29 years, I started a whole new career at A & B Liquor Store in 2011. My first year flew by as I learnt the different aspects of my job. In May 2012, I accepted the wonderful opportunity to take over as manager. This wouldn’t have happened without the amazing support of Jackie Woodman, the prior manager, and Adrian Fabro, the owner. The outstanding staff at A & B are truly a family!

This year marks the 20th anniversary of A & B Liquor Store in the Pass. The first 10 years the store was located in Coleman and the last 10 years in Blairmore. The store has seen many changes over the years but the quality customer service, huge variety

of products, proud sponsorship offered to many community events, and the numerous dedicated customers remain constants.

A & B Liquor Store has new products arriv-ing consistently, a selection of giftware, gift baskets, a wedding planner guide to ease your special day, and many different items on sale weekly.

Make sure to include A & B in your next camping trip, family event or special func-tion!

Best view in SW Alberta?Crowsnest Mountain with Chinook lake in the foreground.

Favourite summer activity?Camping, fly fishing, floating down the Castle River, and mountain biking the trails throughout the area.

Last day of a SW vacation, what would you do?Take a breath of mountain air and a snap-shot of any of the abundant mountain views.

A&B Liquor’s great selection is superbly completmented by its convenient location right on Highway 3.

JCurt Derbyshire Photos


Crown of the Continentwww.crownofthecontinent.netWhere is the “Crown of the Continent”?The Crown of the Continent region includes Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and the surrounding areas of southwest Alberta, southeast British Columbia and northwest Montana. The Crown is home to a wide range of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolverines, wolves, and bull trout. Charming rural communities welcome you to stay and explore the region.

Did you know the Crown of the Continent has world-wide recognition?Waterton Glacier International Peace Park is the world’s first international peace park, formed in 1932. It is also one of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the region, along with Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump outside of Fort Macleod, Alberta.

How did the Crown of the Continent get its name?In the early 1890s, conservationist and Glacier National Park advocate George Bird Grinnell dubbed this transboundary region the “Crown of the Continent,” highlighting the region’s geographical im-portance as the headwaters of the North American continent.

Did you know?A water droplet in the Crown can flow into the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Hudson Bay.

Where can I get more information?In 2008, the National Geographic Society joined together with 50 regional partners including con-servation and recreation groups, businesses and tribal organizations, tourism bureaus, local com-munities and government agencies to produce the Crown of the Continent Geotourism MapGuide.

This unique map, based upon nominated sites, experiences and events submitted by local resi-dents, tells the story of this special place.

Want a map?Crown of the Continent Geotourism MapGuides are available free of charge at information centers throughout the region or by going to www.crownofthecontinent.net.

Make sure to visit the website to learn more from local contributors and field experts about unique travel experiences in the region and how to make a positive difference during your stay.

Star Creek Falls is only a short walk away in the Crowsnest Pass.



Loreena RussomannoCrowsnest Pass Property Managementwww.cnp-pm.ca

Coming from the Jasper National Park Area, my husband and were ecstatic to be moving to a less restrictive place like Crowsnest Pass, although friends questioned our sanity as the area had seemingly nothing there.

However, my husband and I saw the endless backcountry as the perfect place to explore and raise our family. Not to mention a ground-floor opportunity for businesses, affordable property investment, and an inspirational setting for my novel writing.

Our three boys were not initially thrilled, so I searched the internet to find fun things about Crowsnest Pass that would put their mind at ease. All I could find was reports on disasters, mine explosions, a deadly mountain slide, cop killings, bootlegging, train robbery, hangings, and fires.

As intriguing as the history of the area was, I knew that wasn’t going to excite our boys. Speaking with the locals I learned of treasures like hidden lakes, waterfalls, swimming and fish-ing holes. Cliff jumping, crystals, garnets, chert , gold panning, native artifacts, the oldest tree in Alberta, eagle migrations, pelicans, blue herons, owls, osprey, swans, bears, foxes and cougars. Caves, the local ski hill, cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, quading and sledding. All of that, plus my claim that we would be on a quest find a Sasquatch and the Lost Lemon Gold Mine, and our boys were

eager to embark on the adventure of moving to Crowsnest Pass. When I started CNP Property Management the memory of packing our lives into boxes, leaving friends behind, finding a home and keeping our sons reassured was still fresh in my mind, so I was determined to make the process of moving to CNP for others an adventure instead of a chore.

I send out information on the area tailored to the interests of those who are about to move to CNP and run contests that showcase what a fascinat-ing place they will soon call home.

When you are ready to live your dream give us a call. We are committed to making your transition of moving to or starting a business in Crowsnest Pass a smooth one.

Best view in SW Alberta?The Livingstone Range ridge. It is also North America’s largest eagle migration route. 6000- 8000 golden eagles and countless other rap-tors migrate north through the community each spring, and return south each autumn.

Favourite summer activity?Climbing Mnt. Ward : steep and mostly shale. We stop and picnic at the waterfall half way up. The view at the top and mother lode of natural crystals take us back time and time again.

Last day of a SW vacation, what would you do?Go to the top of any mountain or ridge and enjoy the magic.

The Crowsnest Pass Property Management “Passquatch”, spotted here at the local Golf Course.


CANADA’SDEADLIEST

ROCKSLIDE

1.5 km off Highway 3,

Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

Tel: 403-562-7388

frankslide.org

Connect with the original local coal mining

communities of the Crowsnest Pass and dis-

cover the stories of the people who depended

on the mines. Take time to explore the natural

setting by hiking through rock avalanche debris

that continues to fascinate scientists more

than a century after the disaster.

Sunday, June 16

Hillcrest Mine Disaster

99th Anniversary August 1-5

Crowsnest Pass Doors Open

and Heritage Festival

September 27-29

Alberta Culture Days

OPEN DAILY YEAR-ROUND

Historic Sites & Museums, Alberta Culture


The Artswww.pinchercreekarts.comMaybe it’s the landscapes, maybe it’s the lower cost of living, or maybe it’s just something in the air and water, but the Alberta Southwest is a hotbed of artists.

Writers, painters, sculpturs, photographers, musicians and many more artistically inclined folks call this region their home base and two great places to check out their works are the Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek and the Crows-nest Pass Public Art Gallery in the community of Frank.

The Lebel Mansion has been the home of the Al-lied Arts Council since the early 1980s and along with a gallery, offers art classes, a gift shop, pot-tery studios, and even a meeting room.

The Allied Arts Council also presents a fall and spring film festival that is played on Mondays at the Orpheum Theatre in Crowsnest Pass and the Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek.

The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery delivers a regular dose of artwork in their display area and has their own gift shop. Located right on High-way 3 in Frank, it’s an easy spot to check out on your way to, from or through Crowsnest Pass.

Both the Lebel Mansion and Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery are free, so be sure to check out the burgeoning art scene of Southwestern Alberta.

Historywww.crowsnestheritage.cawww.crowsnestmuseum.cawww.bellevueundergroundmine.orgAll of Southwestern Alberta is a riveting his-torical resource. The mining and bootleg-ging tales alone will attest to the colourful history that this region possesses. In fact, the infamous Emperor Pic, bootlegger ex-traordinaire and alleged murderer, might be Crowsnest’s most famous resident,

The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Leitch Collieries, Bellevue Underground Mine, the ghost town of Lille and the Crowsnest Museum all offer physical locations to visit in Crowsnest Pass while furthering the breadth of your historical knowledge.

If you’re looking for more, the Crowsnest Heritage Driving Tour will take you even deeper, with stops throughout The Pass and more details ready to be consumed from the numerous, large green and or-ange signs that explain the significance of certain building, ruins and monuments.

The Doors Open and Heritage Fesitval, held from August 1 to 5, is perfect time to take in all of the Crowsnest’s unique his-tory with events and presentations ongo-ing throughout the weekend.

Exploring the Frank Slide first hand, Luke Ratzlaff nears the top of Turtle Mountain with the debris pile stretching out below.


Contests

Historical QuestPasssquatch Search

Backyard WildlifeMountain Mania

We understand moving can be stressful. Changing jobs, schools and leaving friends behind can be overwhelming, so we decide to throw in some fun. The whole family can play along and get to know Crowsnest Pass. Visit our website for details on how to play the games.

Get the free mobile app for your phonehttp:/ /gettag.mobi


Pincher Creekwww.pinchercreek.caCentrally located in the Southwest, Pincher Creek is an excellent place to begin venturing into the wilderness and exploring the attractions of the region.

Equidistant from Waterton, Crowsnest Pass and the Castle Wilderness, the bustling community is complete with all the services, from Big Box stores to local retailers and coffeeshops like the Outdoor Outlet and Harvest Coffeehouse (op-posite).

Kootenay Brown Pioneer Village (Pg 20) and Heritage Acres (Pg 21) offer a taste of the ag-ricultural history in the area and the Lebel Man-sion serves as the centre for the art.

Ask anyone what the must-see event is during a Pincher Creek Summer and they’ll unanimously answer, the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo. From August 16-18 the town will be alive with activities for the whole family and of course, professional rodeo performances. Don’t forget the Saturday evening Cabaret, as it is always guaranteed to be a great time.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK1027 Main Street, Pincher Creek403-627-3040

528 - 24th Street, Fort Macleod403-553-0123

ICE COLD BEER * WINE * SPIRITS

On behalf of our residents, the Councilof the Municipal District of PincherCreek No. 9 welcomes you to ourcommunity. There are many interestingplaces to visit and attractions to enjoyin the area. Our people are friendly andwilling to help. Come visit and takeadvantage of the many opportunitiesavailable that will make your visit amemorable one.

From the Council for the MD of Pincher Creekwww.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca

753 Kettles Street, Pincher Creek403-627-3130


Your Historicdestination in

downtown Pincher Creek

Have a great summer with Kootenai Brown!

We are located at 1037 Bev McLachlin DrivePincher Creek, AB

Contact us at 403-627-3684 [email protected]

Visit our website www.kootenaibrown.org

for our special events, current informationand all of your Tourist Information

needs.

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Villagewww.kootenaibrown.orgKootenai Brown Pioneer Village is located in downtown Pincher Creek. It boasts six manicured acres with over two dozen herit-age cabins, community gardens and a Tourist Information Center.

All the heritage and museum buildings are filled with thousands of artifacts from the pioneer past. The cabins are accessible year-round to all visitors for a close up view and an authentic frontier experience. Some of the new exhibits include an authentic General Store, the 1910 farm house and a transportation display.

The 5000 square foot administration building, Pioneer Place, houses the Tourist Information Centre, where visitors and community mem-bers can make travel plans and find out about local attractions. Maps, brochures and recom-mendations are always available.

Throughout the year the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village hosts a variety of family events, including a Canada Day celebration, Commu-nity Garden Tour, a 50s Fling and the headline event, Harvest Fest on September 13 and 14. They also host a hands-on pioneer education program for school children to learn in the one-room school house and play old time games.

Farm animals live at the Village in the summer months and visitors can feed the chickens, cuddle a rabbit or hang out with Clover the sheep.

From June to October the administration build-ing hosts the Pincher Creek Pioneer Farmers’ Market where you can shop for jewellery, hand-crafted items, artwork, meats and veggies.

The heritage gardens are alive with over 40 flower and shrub beds, flowering plants and trees, The Pioneer Roots site includes a tree nursery, community garden plots, an orchard and Pioneer Pond. A beautiful venue for a special event.

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village and the Pincher Creek & District Historical Society are dedicated to preserving the community’s col-ourful past. Tireless volunteers and staff keep the exhibits fresh and interesting. The past is always exciting at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village.

Welcome to Pincher Creek,the Crowsnest Pass

and Waterton


Open from May Long Weekend - Sept. 15

9am - 5pm dailyFeatures collections of

antique cars and trucks, heritage buildings, pioneer-

related artifacts and antiqueagricultural equipment.

26th Annual Show, Aug. 2-4“Year of The Crawler”

Fall Fair, Sept. 14

Open from May Long Weekend - Sept. 15

9am - 5pm daily

26th Annual Show, Aug. 2-4

Fall Fair, Sept. 14

Call 403-627-2082or visit www.heritageacres.org

Admission is Charged Box 2496 Pincher Creek AB, T0K 1W0

Located 9 km NE of PincherCreek on Secondary Rd. 785,

beside the Oldman River Dam.

Heritage Acreswww.heritageacres.orgHeritage Acres is one of Southern Alberta’s best kept secrets. Nestled in the foothills of the Rockies, North East of Pincher Creek, it is centrally located within the Albertan Southwest. Open daily from the May Long Weekend to September 15, you can make this attraction part of a day trip or bring your RV and make it home base. The museum site, located on 180 acres of rural prairie farmland, features a dedicated model train building, a collection of antique cars, numerous relocated heritage buildings and many unique artifacts which help tell the story of the rich agricultural and pioneering past in the region.

For those in the area on the event weekends, (August 2-4 is the Annual Show), the site really comes to life. Demonstrations include heavy horses, early steam and vintage tractors, a fully operating sawmill and some of the finest antique cars and farm trucks from the area. There is also a craft mall, games for the children, live entertainment and a variety of food vendors.

During the Annual Show and Fall Fair, Heritage Acres volunteers grow wheat for threshing demonstrations, allowing visitors to witness the old fashioned harvest and threshing. The grain is always transported by vintage truck or horse drawn wagon to the relocated, full sized 1906 prairie grain elevator where it is weighed, tested and elevated into bins, just as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

Wind up a visit with refreshments in the visitor center and a tour of the gift shop where there is information on other attractions in the region.

Heritage Acres Photo


The places where we work are also where we live – that’s why Teck employees are committed to making the right choices for local communities, for the environment and for future generations.

Our five steelmaking coal operations in the Elk Valley spent $890 million with local businesses in 2012 and employ more than 4,000 men and women. We raise our families in the valley, fish in the river, recreate in the outdoors, and care about the environment.

Find out more: www.teck.com/sustainability

This is our home


Hiking The mountains are there, largely untouched and ready to be explored. The Albertan Southwest has everything for the hiker, from the immaculately groomed trails of Water-ton National Park’s main thoroughfares to the more rugged, route finding adventures found in the Castle and Crowsnest Regions. Short climbs to impressive views or lengthy, multi-day missions set amongst stunning backdrops.

There is so much to explore that it literally takes many people a lifetime. If that seems like a little bit too long of commitment, here are a few easily accessible highlights. For more information be sure to pick up the “Southern Rockies Trail Guide”, penned by local Crowsnest legend, Joey Ambrosi.

Bear’s HumpWhile it may be a short jaunt, only moments from the Waterton Townsite, it’s definitely long on views. Looking straight south, down Waterton Lake into Montana and Glacier National Park is something special.

Take note that while the Bear’s Hump trail is short, it is most definitely steep.

Turtle MountainHiking and history combine on this Crows-nest classic. It doesn’t waste any time gaining elevation and the trail frequently comes and goes, depending on one’s de-termination to follow it. However, the view from the top of the vast debris field left by the Frank Slide all the way east, as far as the eye can see, is one that is unrivalled in the Southwest. ‘Crypt LakeUndoubtedly one of the top hikes in Water-ton Lakes National Park and beyond, Crypt Lake involves a boat ride, spectacular wa-terfalls, tunnels and gorgeous alpine lake.

At over 17 kilometres for a round trip, it’s challenging, but certainly worth the effort.

Crowsnest MountainFor those who like to get their hands on the rocks, the Crowsnest Mountain hike in-volves a little bit of scrambling and even has a chain bolted to the rock for assistance in one particularly technical section.

As one of the most recognizable mountains in the entire area, it’s a great one to be able to say you’ve stood on the top of.

Andrew Pavlidis Photo


Waterton Lakes National ParkIn 1895, a 140 sq. km area was protected through an Order in Council of the federal government. After a variety of status and name changes, it became Canada’s fourth National Park, known as Waterton Lakes.

Waterton Lakes National Park represents the southern Rocky Mountains Natural Region - where some of the most ancient mountains in the Rockies abruptly meet the prairie. It is a landscape shaped by wind, fire, and flooding; with a rich variety of plants and wildlife.

Several different ecological regions meet in Waterton - with prairie plants of the Great Plains, Rocky Mountain plants from north-ern areas, and coastal plants from the Pacific Northwest all overlapping.

On December 6, 1995 UNESCO designated the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park as a World Heritage Site because it has a distinc-tive climate, physiographic setting, mountain-prairie interface, and tri-ocean hydrographical divide. It is an area of significant scenic values with abundant and diverse flora and fauna.

The park has two national historic sites located within its boundaries. These are the Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site (1995) and the First Oil Well in Western Canada National Historic Site (1968). Waterton is bordered on the west by the prov-ince of British Columbia (Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park and Flathead Provincial Forest); on the south by Glacier National Park, Montana; on the north and east by the Bow-Crow Forest, and private lands in the Municipal Districts of Cardston and Pincher Creek; and includes a large timber reserve belonging to the Kainaiwa (Blood Tribe.)

Summer in Waterton is the high season and from late May to early September the streets are packed with visitors from around the world. This means all businesses are in full swing and there are a wealth of amenities available.

While the small townsite may appear over-whelmed, Waterton as a whole never feels overly busy, as a lonely mountain peak, silent forest or gentle stream are rarely far away.


Shameer SulemanBayshore Inn Resort & Spawww.bayshoreinn.comWaterton Glacier Suiteswww.watertonsuites.com

When we first arrived we were initially struck by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, being from Vancouver we felt right at home in the middle of the mountains and on the shores of Waterton Lake. We first arrived in Waterton Lakes National Park in 1991 when we purchased the Bayshore Inn. The Bayshore Inn is Waterton’s largest prop-erty and its only Lakefront property. The Bayshore boasts the Village Gift Shop, Glacier Bistro serv-ing Starbucks Coffee, Fireside Lounge & Wine Bar, the Lakeside Chophouse, the ever famous Thirsty Bear Saloon, Lakefront Convention Cent-er serving 250 and Waterton’s only Serenity Spa. Ten years ago we build the Waterton Glacier Suites which is an all suite property and the high-est rated property in the park. All the suites have fireplaces, Jacuzzi’s, mini fridges & microwaves and is open all year round. My mother initially bought the Bayshore Inn and we are now into our third generation as I now have a 3 year old daughter Sofia.

My family believes in giving back. We are deeply rooted in the community and I serve as the Vice President of the Waterton Park Chamber of Com-merce as well as the Vice President of the Wa-terton Foundation. Originally from India my family does much charity work overseas. We have built

housing for the poor as well as schools. Some of the graduates have made it all the way to Canada to work in Waterton! We built a girls hos-tel to house 250 girls going to school in ultra poor neighborhoods and named it the Sofia Hostel after my daughter. We do all that work in India as that is where my mother is originally from.

Waterton is a UNESCO world heritage site as well as an International peace Park with Glacier National Park in Montana. We have amazing flowers and wildlife celebrated in the Wildflower & Wildlife Festivals held in June & September. We sometimes take for granted to that we live in the most beautiful place on earth ( in my opinion) but I sure appreciate it every day. We have now been here 23 years and still get amazed at my view every morning. Follow us on facebook ( Waterton Park) , Instagram (watertonpark) and on Twitter @watertoncanada for what’s happen-ing in the Park and amazing images of Waterton.

Favourite summer activity?Our Stanley Thompson inspired golf course in Waterton is awesome and has views to die for. Secretly, I love renting a Surry Cycle at Pat’s and cruising the town!

Last day of a SW vacation, what would you do?Climb up Bears hump, take a deep breath and enjoy the view.

Best way to utilize a classic SW Albertan windy day?My favorite question…stand in front of the Prince of Whales with my arms up and hold on!

There is no shotage of scenery and wildlife in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Sam Schofield Photo


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Phone: 403-628-3270

Open Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysOperating Hours 9 AM to 5 PM

From mid-June to mid-September.Driving Directions: Lundbreck is located just south of Highway 3,

1.5 kilometres east of the intersection with Highway 22.The shop is just off Breckenridge Avenue

(Lundbreck’s main street) at 317 First Street.

Fishingwww.albertaregulations.caFishing is synonymous with the Albertan Southwest. Anglers from around the world make the journey here to take advantage of the streams, creeks, rivers and lakes that adorn the landscape and are generally loaded with rainbow, cutthroat brown and bull trout.

Numerous guides are ready and waiting to show you their favourite, world-class spots but as long as you have the appropriate li-cense and follow the provincial regulations, there is endless exploration to be done on your own.

Should you know where to look, you might even be able to land a rare Golden Trout. While they’re native to the High Sierra of Cali-fornia a few were relocated to Southwestern Alberta in 1959 and the species is still around now.

If you are in the market for a new set up, make sure to check out Alberta Rose Anglers (be-low), located between Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass in Lundbreck.

Be sure to stay fully up to date on all the fish-ing regulations for the body of water you’re in. They vary from spot to spot and there will almost certainly be a vigilant Fish and Wildlife Office wander by to make sure all anglers are following the rules.

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Off-Road Vehicleswww.quadsquad.caThroughout the summer, quads and dirt bikes flock to the countless acres of easily accessible public land in the mountains of Southern Alberta.

This access repeatedly places Crows-nest Pass at or near the top of the an-nual awards handed out by RidersWest Magazine for top ATV location in Western Canada.

Local groups like the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad help to promote safe, en-vironmentally sustainable access to the terrain for off-road enthusiasts. Their goal is to keep the landscape They also help organize the necessary maintainence that goes into the 2500 kilometres of rideable road and trail.


Entertainment and Nightlife Crowsnest PassEven the nightlife in Crowsnest Pass has a history lesson ready and waiting as many of the current-ly operating bars have been serving up drinks for over 100 years. The Grand Union, Greenhill and Cosmopolitan are such examples.

The Rum Runner isn’t old, but it is one of the most popular spots to head to in Crowsnest. Right on HIghway 3 in the community of Coleman.

If you’re looking to take in a film, the Orpheum Theatre on Main Street in Blairmore has a weekly feature.

•Rum Runner•Greenhill•Blackbird Coffeehouse•Bellevue Inn•Grand Union•Pure Country Saloon•Cosmopolitan Hotel•Orpheum Theatre

Pincher Creek/Twin Butte The Kind Edward and Leo’s are the stalwarts of the Pincher Creek nightlife, but just down

the road, towards Waterton National Park, is the Twin Butte General Store. Twin Butte isn’t home to much else, but the General Store provide a great live music venue that attracts high-profile artists from around the continent.

Movies are shown at the Fox Theatre, located on Main Street.

•Twin Butte General Store (Pg 22)•Leo’s Bar and Grill•King Edward Hotel•Fox Theatre

Waterton Lakes National ParkThe Thirsty Bear is a long-standing institution in the townsite of Waterton and it is now joined by Waterton Lakes Opera House, in its second summer of operations.

Operated by the same crew from the Twin Butte General Store, excellent live music and great mexican food are what they’re all about and exactly what they deliver.

•Opera House•Thirsty Bear Saloon

6 lane – 25 metre pool, kiddies wading pool,16 jet hot tub, diving board, tarzan rope, lotsof public and family swim times, pool toys

and friendly staff!

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895 Main Street, Pincher Creek, Alberta Mailing Address

Box 159 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0.

Information Line: 403-627-2565Fax Line: [email protected] Multi-Purpose Facility

895 Main Street, Pincher Creek, Alberta Mailing Address

Box 159 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0.

The Pincher Creek Town Council would like towelcome you to our thriving and picturesquecommunity. Pincher Creek is the southern Albertagateway to the Rocky Mountains and is known forits spectacular view. Pincher Creek is unique notonly for our world class outdoor activities, ourwindmills or our ranching heritage but moreimportantly our great people. The rich culture ofour First Nations neighbours and our cowboymystique makes Pincher Creek a very specialplace.

Town Council of Pincher CreekBox 159, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

403-627-3156


DiningDining options in Southwest Alberta are surprisingly plentiful and wide-ranging.

Crowsnest Pass’s HIghway 3 location has dictated the numerous choices for the traveller and local alike. Coffee shops and cafes are particularly numerous and particularly tasty. Pincher Creek’s grow-ing community has given rise to many new dining locales in recent years, the Boston Pizza being the most recent addi-tion, and a big one at that.

Outside of the main centres, the smaller towns have some great offerings. The do-it-all Twin Butte General Store, south of Pincher Creek on the way to Waterton Lakes, is the one and only stop for those looking for a great Mexican feast.

Of course, there is also find a fine selec-tion of pizzas, pub fare and Asian cuisine found throughout the entire Southwest.

Beaver Mines/Castle Mountain Resort•Stella’s•T-Bar Pub and Grill•Beaver Mines General Store

Crowsnest Pass•Rum Runner•Vito’s Family Restaurant•Popiel’s Restaurant•Chris’ Restaurant•Cinnamon Bear•Chipper’s•Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop•Stone’s Throw•Tin Roof Bistro•Side Trax Diner•Bamboo Bistro

•Black Rock Pizza•Ben Wong’s•River Ridge Family Restaurant•5 Rivers Pizza Company

Pincher Creek/Twin Butte•Boston Pizza (Back Cover)•Harvest Coffeehouse (Pg 18)•Twin Butte General Store (Pg 29)•Leo’s Bar and Grill •Bright Pearl•Luigi`s Pizza and Steak House•Antonio’s Pizza•Miso Sushi•Green Bamboo Peking House•Kings Restaurant•Denise’s Bistro•Daily Grind Cafe•Heritage Inn•Celestial Sweets

Waterton Lakes National Park•Bayshore Lakeside Chophouse (Pg

24)•Glacier Bistro (Pg 24)•Fireside Lounge and Wine Bar (Pg

24)•Zum’s Eatery•Wieners of Waterton•Bel Lago Ristorante•Trappers Mountain Grill

Sam Baker plays a sold out show at the Waterton Lakes Opera House.

Pat SteirMLA Livingstone-Macleod

Toll Free: [email protected]

Legislature Office725 Legislature Annex9718 107 St.Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1E4Tel: 780-427-1707

Constituency OfficeBox 1209 • Suite A, 2019 20 Ave.Highway #2 NorthNanton, Alberta T0L 1R0Tel: 403-646-6256 • Fax: 403-646-6250



AccommodationsCastle Mountain ResortA variety of on-hill accommodations can be found from shared-room hostel style bed to grandiose cabins, ready to sleep two families worth of people, comfortably.

•Castle Mountain Ski Lodge and Hostel (includes central reservations for cabins) www.castlerental.ca 403.627.5121

Crowsnest PassFrom Bellevue and Hillcrest in the east through and even past Coleman in the west, the Crows-nest has a wide variety of accommodations for winter adventurers. Many will cater to snow-mobiliers.

Along with hotels, a great selection of holiday homes can be found throughout the region.

•Crowsnest Pass Holiday Homes www.crowsnestpassholidayhomes.com

•Best Canadian Motor Inns (Coleman) www.bestcdn.com 403.563.5600

•Bellevue Inn 403.564.4676

•Cosmopolitan Hotel www.thecoshotel.com 403.562.7321

•Grand Union 403.563.5227

•Inn on the Border www.inontheborder.com 403.563.3101

•Stop Inn Motel 403.562.7381

•Highwood Motel www.highwoodmotel.ca 403.562.8888

Pincher CreekPincher Creek has a wealth of accommodations in the community, the Ramada Inn and Suites undoubtedly standing as the crown jewel, with its indoor heated pool and water slide.•Ramada Inn and Suites

www.ramada.com 403.627.3777

•Blue Mountain Motel www.bluemountainmotel.ca 403.627.5335

•Super 8 Motel www.super8.com 403.627.5671

•West Castle Motel www.westcastlemotel.com 403.627.2880

•Foothills Motel 403.627.3341

•Stardust Motel 403.627.4366

•Parkway Motel 403.627.3344

•Heritage Inn www.heritageinn.net 403.904.4410

Waterton Lakes National ParkWaterton comes alive in the summer with nu-merous hotels reopening their doors for the pub-lic in May. The Bayshore Inn and Waterton Gla-cier Suites are available year round and naturally continue their regular operations.

•Bayshore Inn Resort and Spa (Pg 24) www.bayshoreinn.com 403.859.2211

•Waterton Glacier Suites (Pg 24) www.watertonsuites.com 403.859.2004

•Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort www.watertonlakeslodge.com 403.859.2150

•Aspen Village Inn www.aspenvillageinn.com 403.859.2255

•Bear Mountain Motel www.bearmountainmotel.com 403.859.2366

•Crandell Mountain Lodge www.crandellmountainlodge.com 403.859.2288

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Location, Location, LocationSouthwestern Alberta is often called a hidden gem, and rightly so by most accounts. How-ever, its amazing accessibility can lead one to ask exactly how this region can be considered “hidden”.

At just over 2 hours drive from Calgary, on high-quality Alberta highways, Southwestern Alberta makes for an easy day trip and an even easier weekend getaway.

For those coming from further abroad, Calgary’s International Airport receives flights from all ma-jor destinations around the world. Upon arrival, it’s the same simple drive south that locals experience.

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The Alberta Southwest is ready and waiting. Come join us this summer.

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