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papajoeb Says: If you have a local friend, your options are much greater for activities like hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, dirt biking, everything. You may want to consider taking in a Pow Wow at one of the reservations outside of town, but it might be a good idea to go with a local.
papajoeb Says: Near the Twin lakes campground is an amazing paintball course. Highly recommend it. Also you could go out to the old historical site and museum just outside of town. There are the remains of an old trading post, which is how the town came to be and the fields around the...
Rocky Mountain Bar and Grill: Good eats
papajoeb Says: Probably the best food in town. Nice little place, kind of a lounge atmosphere. Food is terrific, a little pricey though. It's all good.
Duffer's Pub - Tamarack Inn: Better than shooting yourself in the foot
FishinSam Says: Generally painfully quiet, Thursday nights howl to the songstylings of us local yokels as 'Karaoke Night' winds up. Don't ask me why but, this place rocks on Thursday nights. Most of the singers are good but quite a few do in on a dare so it's very entertaining. Casual
Fusion: The Closest thing to a "Club"
papajoeb Says: Kind of a dump, but if Bozzy's and the Tamarack are empty, check out fusion. Can be a lot of fun when your drunk and it's packed.
Helicopter tours of the Rockies
Darby2 Says: What is described as "Canada's greatest sightseeing experience" awaits you in the tiny settlement of Cline River about two hours drive (180 km) west of Rocky Mountain House. The company called Icefield Helicopter Tours takes you on an exhilarating flight on any of their...
papajoeb Says: The town is small enough to walk anywhere you want to go. There is a taxi service available if required.
The BEER Cabin: The Cutest Liquor Store in the West
Darby2 Says: This tiny log cabin cum liquor store is in the little mining ghost town of Nordegg, about an hour's drive west of Rocky Mountain House.Nordegg was a small coal mining town in the past.
papajoeb Says: Don't feed the wildlife! There's not too much to worry about in town, you might see the odd deer or moose wander thtough, but when you're out in the back country, the animals are dangerous! Bears especially, so don't try to feed them or get close to them for a photo op, just...
papajoeb Says: The town is full of bored, rowdy kids. Don't pick fights and if someone starts giving you a hard time, do your best to get out of it, but don't puss out either, they hate that.
Darby2 Says: The North Saskatchewan river makes a 90 degree bend just before it empties into Abraham Lake. Be very cautious on this lake, the winds coming through this gap in the Rockies can whip up very dangerous waves on this large lake / reservoir. Due to drawdown during the winter,...
Darby2 Says: One of my favorite trips is Highway 11 (the David Thompson Highway) west of Red Deer. THE OLDEST TREE IN ALBERTAAbout 6 miles from the Banff Park boundary at Whirlpool Point on the North Saskatchewan River is the oldest living tree in Alberta, possibly in all of Canada. This...
The lofty crags of Mount Wilson
Darby2 Says: As you approach Saskatchewan Crossing on Highway 11 or the Icefield Parkway Highway 93, one of the most impressive mountains in this area shoulders up on your right...Mount Wilson. Its huge bulk is a mountain range in itself, with massive buttresses, and mist-shrouded...
Darby2 Says: The Nordegg Historical Society has some excellent resources on its website including this detailed map of the region.
Darby2 Says: Visit historic Nordegg, about an hour's drive west of Rocky Mountain House. It is the site of the former Brazeau Colleries which was a coal mining operation here for many years.Here's a link to some of the historic significance to this area as provided by the Nordegg...
Darby2 Says: In October, 1940, a group of intrepid travellers with two vehicles made the first trip from Rocky Mountain House to Saskatchewan Crossing, a dangerous undertaking of 118 miles. There were no roads in this area at the time and the trip took 10 days! Today you can drive the...
Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Darby2 Says: As you approach Banff National Park from Highway 11 at Saskatchewan Crossing, you will encounter a rather broad plain bordering the river for about 20km or so. This is the Kootenay Plains Ecological reserve which hosts a variety of wildlife and plant species unique to this...
Darby2 Says: This area was explored first by James Hector, but there was an unfortunate accident that befell him here. The name "Kicking Horse Pass" lives on in the memory of his accident.Read about the New Zealand connection here and the tale of two tombstones.
FishinSam Says: Rent a 'quad' or a 'sled' when you get to town. There are literally hundreds of trails to explore due to the oil & gas companies' pipelines intersecting the province. Loads of wildlife, never far from amenities....you've GOT to try it! Kids of all ages love it. There are...
papajoeb Says: Some of the most beautiful and pristine forrest, wildlife and mountain territory lies just west of town. Load up a quad or a couple of dirtbikes into the back of a truck, bring your tent, sleeping bag and fishing pole and disappear for a few days. I miss some of the great...
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Behind the Shield of the Rockies - Just a short scenic drive west of town brings you to the awesome majesty of the Rocky Mountains. This massive wall of mountains actually changes weather patterns in our area. As an 8 foot fence stops...
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Q: I am looking for information about Empty town, just outside of Rocky Mountain House. We passed the sign on the Highway on the way...
A: A friend of mine stayed there on vacation about 5 years ago and really enjoyed it. He took his horse with him and spent a week there. As I recall, he was the only...
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Historical Rocky Mountain House
Cirrus Mountain dramatically looms 3270m (10,728 feet) above the Icefield Parkway, near the Athabasca summit. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During the late 1700's, the presence of British and......
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Rocky Mountain House is a small town nestled between the foothills of the Rockies and the great praries. I wouldn't say that there's anything special to see here, but there's lots to do if you're into...
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Behind the Shield of the Rockies
Just a short scenic drive west of town brings you to the awesome majesty of the Rocky Mountains. This massive wall of mountains actually changes weather patterns in our area. As an 8 foot fence stops...
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Hello there once again please check out this area for all future travell you will not only be amazed ,but also very happy you did.
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