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Crowsnest Pass

Does your family like adventure ? History that you can see and experience ? A ghost town to explore ? This summer , take a staycation in southwestern Alberta and visit the Crowsnest Pass .

During late October of 2020 , my wife and I had a week to explore southern Alberta . The highlight for us was visiting the Crowsnest Pass through the Rocky Mountains . This beautiful area can be accessed by turning west off Highway 2 and onto Highway 3 . After driving sixty kilometres , you will be welcomed by an area rich in coal mining history , hiking , exploring , and , of course , the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre .

Can I offer a few recommendations of things to see and experience when visiting ?

● When driving west on Highway 3 , watch for the historic 700-year-old Burmis limber pine tree on the north side of the road .

● Take the south turnoff for a short drive to the beautiful Lundbreck Falls .

● As you continue west , watch for the Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site on the north side of the highway .

● Check out the town of Bellevue and the underground mine tours ( north of the highway ).

● The Hillcrest Mine Disaster cemetery is a worthwhile visit ( south of the highway ).

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