David Thompson Country

David Thompson Country David Thompson Country is a tourism region in West Central Alberta, Canada. It is comprises Caroline, Rocky Mountain House, & Clearwater County.

Highlights include Nordegg, Abraham Lake, Crimson Lake, Crescent Falls, Siffleur Falls and the Ya Ha Tinda. David Thompson Country is a tourism region in West Central Alberta. It is where the adventurous can renew their spirit through experiencing the challenge of water, wildlife, and wilderness unique to David Thompson Country.

โ„๏ธ  ๐‘พ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’„ ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘บ๐’Š๐’‡๐’‡๐’๐’†๐’–๐’“ ๐‘ญ๐’‚๐’๐’๐’”โ—โ„๏ธTucked away in the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, the Siffleur River Canyon of...
12/16/2024

โ„๏ธ ๐‘พ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’„ ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘บ๐’Š๐’‡๐’‡๐’๐’†๐’–๐’“ ๐‘ญ๐’‚๐’๐’๐’”โ—โ„๏ธ

Tucked away in the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, the Siffleur River Canyon offers a stunning winter wonderland on the hike up to ๐‘†๐‘–๐‘“๐‘“๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐น๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘ . ๐ŸŒฒโœจ This ๐Ÿ• ๐ค๐ฆ round trip trail (easy for most hikers) is one of the most popular spots in ๐ท๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘‘ ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ and for good reason! The peaceful sound of snow crunching underfoot, stunning views of the first ๐‘†๐‘–๐‘“๐‘“๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐น๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘ , and crossing over the North Saskatchewan and ๐‘†๐‘–๐‘“๐‘“๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ Rivers via bridges make this hike unforgettable. ๐Ÿž๏ธ

As you explore the snow-covered landscape, make sure to wear sturdy footwear, and if you're trekking during icy conditions, small cleats are recommended for extra grip! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Pro tip: Siffleur Falls is a must-see in summer, but for winter, the first falls are the highlight. Stay safe, stay warm, and remember to keep your pups on a leash. ๐Ÿ•โ™ป๏ธ Let's keep this beautiful area clean!

Looking for nearby services? ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘”๐‘” has everything you need โ€“ gas stations, restaurants, accommodations, and so much more. ๐Ÿจโ›ฝ

๐ŸŒจ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐œ๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐€๐›๐ซ๐š๐ก๐š๐ฆ ๐‹๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ŸŒจ๏ธCheck out these incredible ice heaves at ๐€๐›๐ซ๐š๐ก๐š๐ฆ ๐‹๐š๐ค๐ž with ๐Œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ towering in th...
12/11/2024

๐ŸŒจ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐œ๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐€๐›๐ซ๐š๐ก๐š๐ฆ ๐‹๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ

Check out these incredible ice heaves at ๐€๐›๐ซ๐š๐ก๐š๐ฆ ๐‹๐š๐ค๐ž with ๐Œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ towering in the background! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ As the water levels decline during winter, the ice layer often breaks off, leaving behind slabs of ice 12 to 18 inches thick on the gravel bed below. ๐ŸŒŠโ„๏ธ This stunning reservoir, formed by the construction of the ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฆ in ๐Ÿท๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿธ, spans 32 km along the ๐ƒ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐“๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ west of ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ž๐ ๐ . ๐Ÿš—

๐‘ท๐’“๐’ ๐‘ป๐’Š๐’‘: For those looking to visit, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ž๐ ๐  offers a variety of services like gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and cozy cabin rentals. If you need more options, ๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค๐ฒ ๐Œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž is just 50 minutes away with all the services you'll need. ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ

๐‘พ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’†๐’“ ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’‡๐’†๐’•๐’š ๐‘ป๐’Š๐’‘๐’”:

๐Ÿ‘‰Always check ice thickness before venturing out on the lake. Minimum of ๐Ÿ’ ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ is recommended for walking, and ๐Ÿ–-๐Ÿ๐Ÿinches for driving.

๐Ÿ‘‰Bring ice cleats for extra traction on slippery surfaces.

๐Ÿ‘‰Dress warmly in layers and keep extra gear in your vehicle in case of emergency.

๐Ÿ‘‰Let someone know your plans and estimated return time.

๐Ÿ‘‰Stay clear of areas with moving water or cracks in the ice.

๐Ÿ‘‰Keep safety gear like ice picks and a floatation device nearby.

Letโ€™s all do our part in keeping this beautiful region clean!

๐‘น๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’Ž๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“: If you pack it in, pack it out! Or better yet, keep your trash at home. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธโ„๏ธ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซโ— โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธThe magic of ๐ถ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก ๐น๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘  is even more captivating during December, when the freeze an...
12/10/2024

๐Ÿ“ธโ„๏ธ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซโ— โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธ

The magic of ๐ถ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก ๐น๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘  is even more captivating during December, when the freeze and thaw cycles create unique ice patterns that transform this stunning spot into a winter wonderland. A favorite for both photographers and hikers, ๐ถ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก ๐น๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘  offers breathtaking views all year long, but the winter months bring an extra layer of beauty (and a bit of adventure!) ๐Ÿž๏ธโœจ

๐Ÿš— Winter Access Advisory:
Due to hazardous seasonal road conditions, the vehicle gates to the day use area are now closed for the season. The upper parking lot remains open, and the access road and upper lot are routinely plowed for vehicle access. The Crescent Falls Day Use Area is open but limited to foot traffic only. The campground is closed for the season. Visitors should be prepared to walk from the upper parking lot on the 0.8 km trail, which is rated at moderate/expert skill level due to the incline. We recommend utilizing micro spikes or hiking poles for stability. There is access to outhouse washrooms in the upper parking lot. No drop-off zone is available until May 2025.

๐Ÿšง Construction Advisory:
Due to minor construction works along the main Crescent Falls Trail, access will be prohibited between November 26 โ€“ December 20, 2024. Visitors are advised to use the Crescent Falls Road access to reach the lower day-use area and viewing structures.

Additionally, minor construction work will occur on the equestrian trail north of the Trailer Parking Area. The trail will remain partially open with detours during the installation of water bars and hazardous tree removal. Visitors are asked to follow all construction signage and keep out of active construction zones.

๐ŸŒจ๏ธ Please note, the road to the falls is closed for the season at the equestrian staging area, so be prepared for a bit of a winter trek along the snow and ice-covered road. But trust us, the stunning views of the falls are totally worth the walk! ๐Ÿฅพ

Located just 26 km west of ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘”๐‘”, and only a few kms off the ๐ท๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘‘ ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ป๐‘–๐‘”โ„Ž๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ in ๐ถ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘ฆ, ๐‘ช๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’„๐’†๐’๐’• ๐‘ญ๐’‚๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘น๐’†๐’„๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐‘จ๐’“๐’†๐’‚ is the perfect winter escape in ๐ท๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘‘ ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ.

Stand tall, breathe deep, and let the mountains remind you: every new week is an opportunity to rise. ๐ŸŒ„โœจ ๐ท๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘™๐‘–...
12/09/2024

Stand tall, breathe deep, and let the mountains remind you: every new week is an opportunity to rise. ๐ŸŒ„โœจ ๐ท๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘š๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘  ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ข๐‘ก๐‘ฆ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐ท๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘‘ ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘๐‘ ๐‘œ๐‘› ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘€๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ.

12/06/2024
12/06/2024
โ„๏ธ ๐ด๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Žโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘š ๐ฟ๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’ is starting to freeze, and the ๐‘ฐ๐’„๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’ƒ๐’ƒ๐’๐’†๐’” are making their magical appearance! โ„๏ธAs temperatures drop, ...
12/05/2024

โ„๏ธ ๐ด๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Žโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘š ๐ฟ๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’ is starting to freeze, and the ๐‘ฐ๐’„๐’† ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’ƒ๐’ƒ๐’๐’†๐’” are making their magical appearance! โ„๏ธ

As temperatures drop, this stunning 32 km long reservoir in ๐ถ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘ฆ, ๐ด๐‘™๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘Ž, is transforming into a winter wonderland. By mid-November, the water levels start to fall, leaving behind thick slabs of ice, and this is when the real magic happens!

๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ The combination of chilly winds and clear skies makes for the perfect conditions to see the famous methane bubbles trapped in the ice, creating some truly otherworldly scenes. The ice is often so clear you can see the bubbles beneath it, giving it an almost alien-like appearance.

And if youโ€™re lucky, the wind may even polish the ice, giving you a perfect view of these frozen beauties! โœจ Whether you're an adventurer or a photographer, ๐ด๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Žโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘š ๐ฟ๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’โ€™๐‘  ๐ผ๐‘๐‘’ ๐ต๐‘ข๐‘๐‘๐‘™๐‘’๐‘  are a must-see.

Come explore ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘”๐‘”, ๐ด๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Žโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘š ๐ฟ๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’, and the incredible beauty of the David Thompson Country region this winter. ๐ŸŒจ๏ธ

12/02/2024

Fur Trade Christmas, mark your calendars! Please help us spread the word by sharing our poster :)

12/02/2024
12/02/2024

Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland? โ„๏ธ

Come stay with us! Our cozy Christmas cabin and wonderfully appointed guest rooms await.
Complete with warm friendly service to make your holiday season magical. ๐ŸŽ„โœจ
And yes, you can count 7 Tails in the picture!!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿด

7tailsranch.ca

12/02/2024

We have bubbles!! ๐Ÿซง ๐ŸงŠ

Did you know that we offer Drop Ins every weekend from early December to the end of February? Our Short & Sweet tour (1.5 hr) is available every Saturday and the Icy Wonders adventure (3 hrs) runs every Sunday. Starting at just $69/person!

Head over to https://www.canadianrockiesescapes.ca/winter/abraham-lake-ice-bubbles to book!

โš ๏ธ If you are heading out on your own, be aware that only a very small portion of the lake is currently frozen and conditions change daily. Remember that the Canadian Red Cross recommends an ice thickness of at least 15 cm for walking or skating alone, or 20 cm if you are in a group โš ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ - November 27, 2024

12/02/2024

The countdown to the holidays is on, and our Christmas Passport campaign is already underway! Itโ€™s time to shop local, support our community, and collect stamps for a chance to WIN amazing prizes!
With so many fantastic businesses already on board, thereโ€™s no better way to make this holiday season extra special. Every stamp brings you closer to winning, so letโ€™s keep the holiday spirit going strong by shopping local and spreading the love!
Discover Rocky Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Clearwater County 945 Rewind Radio The Mountaineer Publishing Company A.J. Pets and Supplies Alpine Drug Mart Boston Pizza Caine's Jewellers Ltd. Canadian Tire Cherubs Gifts & Home Decor Circle K Civic Tire & Battery - Rocky Ltd. Copper Creek Cafe DDressUp Edwards Garage Elite Embroidery Evergreen Co-op Farmhouse Local Foods Gateway Crossing Liqour Store Great Canadian Dollar Store - Rocky Mountain House Grillers Steakhouse Henry's Western Wear Home Hardware Impact Hair Design Little Hart Designs Little Toy Factory Modern Electric NAPA Traction Rocky Mountain House Nickโ€™s Diner & Pizza No Frills Nutters Everyday Naturals Peavey Mart Real Canadian Liquor Store Red Apple Stores Rival Trade Brewing Co. River's Edge Mechanical Rocky Cinemas Rocky Eye Care Centre Rock City Comics Rocky Ida Rocky Mountain Cannabis Rocky Mountain Mudd Rocky Museum, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Rocky Shell Rocky's Liquidation Center Rolf's Groceries S5 Powersports Inc. Shoppers Drug Mart The Angel Tree Gift and Fashion Boutique Sobeys The Brick Rocky Mountain House Your Dollar Store With MoreThe Burly Beard Tattoo Studio Xstreme VacuumsTimberline Medi Spa, 403-871-5580 Zivjeli Musica

12/02/2024
12/02/2024
12/02/2024

๐Ÿ”” Happy Holiday Shopping Everyone! ๐Ÿ””

As of Monday, December 2nd, we will be open an hour earlier! โ˜บ๏ธ

Our new hours will be 11 to 6, Monday through Saturday! ๐ŸŽ„

12/02/2024
โž๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’๐’๐’š ๐’๐’Š๐’Ž๐’Š๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’“๐’๐’˜ ๐’Š๐’” ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’…๐’๐’–๐’ƒ๐’•๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’๐’…๐’‚๐’š.โžโ€” ๐น๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘˜๐‘™๐‘–๐‘› ๐ท. ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘กExplorers ๐Ÿงญ, business owne...
12/02/2024

โž๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐’๐’๐’๐’š ๐’๐’Š๐’Ž๐’Š๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’“๐’๐’˜ ๐’Š๐’” ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’…๐’๐’–๐’ƒ๐’•๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’๐’…๐’‚๐’š.โž
โ€” ๐น๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘˜๐‘™๐‘–๐‘› ๐ท. ๐‘…๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘ก

Explorers ๐Ÿงญ, business owners & entrepreneurs ๐Ÿš€ face new challenges every day, but itโ€™s not the obstacles that define usโ€”itโ€™s our ability to overcome doubt and take bold steps forward.

This Monday, letโ€™s embrace the journey ahead ๐Ÿ’ช. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow ๐ŸŒฑ, and every setback a lesson to learn from ๐Ÿ“š. As you chart a new course or build your dream, remember: the only limits are the ones you place on yourself.

In ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ž๐ ๐ , the 4x4 track leading to the peak of ๐‘ฉ๐’‚๐’๐’…๐’š ๐‘ด๐’๐’–๐’๐’•๐’‚๐’Š๐’ also known as ๐‘บ๐’‰๐’–๐’๐’…๐’‚ ๐‘ด๐’๐’–๐’๐’•๐’‚๐’Š๐’ reminds us that no trail is too tough to conquer. ๐ŸŒ„Huge thanks to Canada Outdoor Adventures for providing an unforgettable off-road experience up this epic mountain. ๐Ÿš™

๐ŸŒŸ ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ . ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ . The future is waiting for you to shape it. โœจ

If you're looking for your own adventure, reach out to ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’๐’‚๐’…๐’‚ ๐‘ถ๐’–๐’•๐’…๐’๐’๐’“ ๐‘จ๐’…๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’†๐’” to experience this incredible journey firsthand!

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Box 550, 4340-47 Avenue
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T1A4

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