Take in the 180 degree views of the Rocky Mountains and of the prairies, briefly intercepted by the rising foothills. In fact, Coleman was home to a popular opera house way back in 1908. Mystery Towns adventures are designed with the flexibility to suit YOUR style. There’s certainly a lot to do year-round, and we’ll list the most popular things to do below. The following communities are the former municipalities that comprise the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass: Alberta SouthWest is one of nine Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDAs) within Alberta. Your email address will not be published. Live, work, and play in Alberta SouthWest! Alberta SouthWest is becoming increasingly connected to the rest of the world with 5 communities having high speed fiber optic networks to the home and businesses enabling residents and businesses in these communities to satisfy all of their connectivity needs. The Pass offers a plethora of activities for every adventurer. The Municipality is generally in support of the mine but, we are also fully participating in the hearing. In June of 1914, half of the Hillcrest Mine’s total workforce perished in an explosion that collapsed the entrances to the mine.

The town, however, has much more to offer than a history lesson. This charming bed and breakfast is highly ranked and located in the National Historic Site of downtown Coleman. Blairmore was also home to an illegally operating alcohol import business which brought in alcohol from British Columbia during Alberta’s short-lived Prohibition phase. © 2019 Uncorked Experiences. First Nations people shunned the Crowsnest Pass thereafter, until it was settled by railway men and coal miners in 1898.

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Find Us. They’re located in Hillcrest, almost walking distance to the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Memorial. Enter your email below and be the first to know about new articles on Must Do Canada as well as exclusive deals, giveaways, and promotions. The trail begins at Flumerfelt Park in Coleman and follows Nez Perce Creek for one kilometre to Rainbow Falls. This helped spur the region’s history with rum-running. Required fields are marked *, Join our Newsletter and Get a FREE Trip Planning Guide. Mailing Address Box 600, Crowsnest Pass, AB T0K 0E0; Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30 pm ; Phone (403) 562-8833; Facebook Twitter.
Explore the mine’s inner-workings while you learn about the rich history of one of Canada’s underground coal mines. Currently in the Region there are a variety of investments underway in various stages of approval or construction: Our fifteen communities have attracted and retained many people for the lifestyle they offer. However, in our experience playing there, we’d advise beginners to only go if it’s a non-busy day.

Located right across the street from the Bellevue Mine Tour, it’s a popular place. We also help YOU plan the most incredible Canadian dream trip possible. Today, Blairmore and Coleman remain the two largest communities while Frank is the smallest. We’d advise you to start early to avoid this problem and allow 5 hours to complete the trek. The legacy is celebrated at the restored Alberta Provincial Police Barracks, now an interpretive centre. The result is a varied backcountry recreational experience – from snowmobiling to fishing to wildlife watching in the land of elk, cougars, wolves, grizzly bears, golden eagles and trout. A short distance downstream from here, the river travels through the heart of Crowsnest Pass, as it winds its way by the small, historic communities of Coleman, Blairmore, Frank, Hillcrest, and Bellevue. The ghost town of Lille, once a short-lived coal mining operation, now stands silent north of the infamous Frank Slide and the small towns of Blairmore and Bellevue in the Crowsnest Pass at the southwest corner of Alberta. If you’re looking for a scenic lake to visit, you’ll want to head to Chinook Lake, which is located just 15-minutes from Coleman. With a land area of 371.44 km2 (143.41 sq mi), it had a population density of 15.0/km2 (39.0/sq mi) in 2016. Must Do Canada is all about the best things to do from coast to coast to coast. Each community is unique and has been formed through a history of economic booms, tragedies, and a local passion for the area. Tourism now makes up an important part of the Crowsnest Pass economy, featuring world-class historical sites and wilderness. Unfortunately for us (and for you if you’re visiting in 2020), the bridge is currently closed, which means you won’t be able to visit the old mining site. Starting from the town of Blairmore, hikers traverse up the side of the mountain for about three hours, reaching the first summit where you can look down and see the damage that the rockslide caused. Crowsnest Pass is known for tragedy. You could spend weeks in this area and not run out of new things to do and places to see. Hillcrest, like many of the towns in the Crowsnest Pass, developed during the coal industry boom in the early 1900s.

Bamboo Bistro: If you’re looking for some great Thai food and sushi, the Bamboo Bistro is a great option. Bringing memorable experiences to life through world-class festivals and adventures. Combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the clue-solving challenge of an escape room and the added excitement of a race against the clock, it’s more than just a tour. Focus in our the smallest of wildflowers as you tour through one of the most diverse regions of flora and fauna.

This hotel is in a historic building and is located in downtown Blairmore, walking distance to some of the areas best cafes. Today, it is mostly home to a few residents, some forms of accommodation, and of course – the Hillcrest Mine Disaster Cemetery & Memorial. With a thriving arts community and local gallery, Alberta’s creative talent gathers to muse and develop their skills. Within our Region there is two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a National Park, multiple Provincial Parks, an International and Provincial border and many recreational activities.

).The local employment base consists of healthcare (the Crowsnest Health Centre is a full-service hospital), education, heavy construction, residential building and renovation, retail, light manufacturing, building materials, and municipal services. During our day, tee times were full and people were teeing off every 10 minutes, which forces us to skip many holes as people were always right behind us.
Whether you’re looking to explore the historic sites of some of Canada’s deadliest disasters, go hiking in the mountains, or just enjoy that small-town vibe, the Crowsnest Pass should be on your bucket list. Open year-round with free admission. The common lounge also features cable TV with a DVD player and there’s also a sauna for relaxing after a long day out. The shelter of the valley, nearby streams and proximity to coal deposits provided an ideal place for a new community to flourish. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Canada. Unlock the Adventure! It is easy driving and there are places to stop for picnics or to just take in the view. Thousands of golden and bald eagles from across the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains converge on Crowsnest Pass in early spring for their migration up the Continental Divide to breeding grounds in Yukon and Alaska. There’s also a series of interactive exhibits as well as artifacts from that time. Once the river leaves these towns, it continues eastward across foothills and ranching country before flowing into the Oldman Dam reservoir. This page was last edited on 22 September 2020, at 17:39. The Crowsnest Highway is an east-west highway in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.It stretches 1,161 km (721 mi) across the southern portions of both provinces, from Hope, British Columbia to Medicine Hat, Alberta, providing the shortest highway connection between the Lower Mainland and southeast Alberta through the Canadian Rockies.The mostly two-lane highway was officially … Within the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, one can find the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre (Provincial Historic Site), an interpretive display at Leitch Collieries (Provincial Historic Site), underground tours of the Bellevue Mine (Provincial Historic Resource), interpretive signs at the Hillcrest Cemetery (Provincial Historic Resource) and both the Crowsnest Museum and Alberta Provincial Police Barracks interpretive centre within Coleman National Historic Site. A year later, in 1902, a mine was proposed at Hillcrest to the west, followed by sites at Lille, Breckenridge, Lund, Burmis, Coleman, Blairmore and Bellevue. The area offers hiking, fishing and mountain-biking in the summer, and in winter snowmobiling, a downhill ski hill (Pass PowderKeg), and a groomed cross-country ski area, and is about 70 kilometres (43 mi) from major ski hills at both Fernie Alpine Resort and Castle Mountain Resort. For those looking to go biking, there’s a fairly easy 23-kilometre trail that connects the five towns, making for a great day in the area. We loved their Mongolian and peanut curries, as well as their sushi rolls and Pad Thai. The municipality owes its existence to coal mining, the area's primary industry since the first mine opened in 1900. Population: 5589 (2016) Coal. Stone’s Throw Cafe: Located on the main street in Blairmore, this place is popular for its coffees and breakfast. Visitors can even have an art piece commissioned by local artists. Regardless, the best time to visit would be in the summer months, followed by the fall and the spring. It features free Wi-Fi, a hot tub, private bathrooms, and features antique décor. Learn about Frank Slide, Canada’s deadliest rockslide, which occurred in 1903.

The drive is Stunning (if you happen to see it in good weather) There are so many things to see along the way and too many photo Ops to count. History. If you’re looking for some adventure, one of the popular and most difficult hikes in the area takes you to the top of Turtle Mountain, the same mountain that slid down to create Frank Slide. We heard a local order it and so we copied. We drove through the Crows Nest pass on our way East. In fact, it’s your only option.

Love Canada? There’s also a gift shop featuring unique, local gifts. Pamphlets for self-guided historical walking and driving tours are available throughout the municipality.

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