Crowsnest Pass

Lost Creek Fire - August 2003

Hastings Ridge Oct. 4 2003

Looking east from Blairmore Ranger Station towards Turtle Mountain. Bertie the Beaver warns of extreme forest fire hazard.

Photo Tour 2005

The Crowsnest Pass has a colourful history shadowed by tragic events such as the Hillcrest Mine Disaster and the Frank Slide:
Frank Slide Interpretive Center
CBC: Frank Slide 1903-2003
Image from Turtle Mountain

Early explorers such as Thomas Blakiston sought a Railway Route through the Rockies. Coal deposits in the region were mined for export and to power the locomotives.

The last mine closed in 1985(?). While some residents still commute to mines in BC the Pass is developing a recreation and tourism industry.

Crowsnest Museum .

Treadsoftly's Virtual Tours .

The Crowsnest Pass Promoter provides current news.

The Crowsnest Angler has fishing info .

Crashed your mountain bike? Try the Tuck Shop, 7445 18 Ave. Coleman 1-403-563-3111.

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