Amongst the rivers and trails, there are world class amenities and lodgings for you to experience the comfort of life in the mountains. Is camping your thing? Nordegg has over 25 campgrounds and cabins to explore.
What if I told you there is a place to play; where the rides are made from rivers, trails and mountains are waiting to be carved. Where there are rocks to climb, ice cliffs to scale and lakes to explore.
The heritage value of the site resides in all those coal mining and preparation related resources found within the defined boundaries of the national historic site of Canada. The mine operated from to and was also associated with the expansion of the railway transportation network during the early 20th century. It was financed through an agreement in between the Canadian Northern Railway and a group of German, Belgian and British investors lead by the German businessman, Martin Nordegg, who also managed the mine.
Felske, Address : Nordegg, Clearwater County, Alberta. Designation Date: Event, Person, Organization:. In this winter, this is a great place to see ice formations. Windy Point: Another beautiful place to visit is Windy Point.
Besides being windy, this is a great place to go for a picnic or for short hikes along the lake. Hoodoo Creek: Another popular spot to go for a hike is Hoodoo Creek. Many people come here in the winter to spot the bubbles below the ice of Abraham Lake as well. Basically, they should be visible almost as soon as you make it onto the ice. The ice needs to be clear so it would not be good to come during or after a heavy snowfall.
The best times to see them are usually December to February. One of the most popular activities in and around Nordegg is hiking. There are loads of trails with everything from beginner-friendly short hikes to multi-day backpacking adventures.
They operate out of Nordegg and know all about the area. Pursuit also offers winter tours of the Abraham Lake bubbles and winter hiking as well. During our summer visit to David Thompson Country, we were supposed to do a hike here but there was a bear in the area. We did, however, come back in the winter and it was spectacular. One of our favourite things to do in the area is to go for a helicopter ride with Rockies Heli Canada.
Our favourite ride was the 1-hour adventure that brought us deep into the Canadian Rocky Mountains to see incredible landscapes such as valleys, glaciers, and sweeping mountain vistas. Rockies Heli Canada is located near the western edge of Abraham Lake. Saddle up and ride out into the backcountry. Tours can be as short as minutes or as long as multiple days. Talk about an adventure! As the most popular waterfall in the area, Crescent Falls gets its fair share of visitors, but it is absolutely a must-visit when in Nordegg and the surrounding area.
There are a variety of platforms to admire the falls from or you can opt for the slightly riskier route of going down the cliff and seeing the waterfalls from below. The total time needed to admire the falls is about one hour, but if you wanted to extend that by going for a hike or having a picnic, you could easily spend the day. Crescent Falls is also great to see in the winter months and is much less busy.
When we went, it was entirely frozen, with the water only running behind the frozen facade. This beautiful hike is fairly flat and is easy for anyone in moderate shape. It only takes about 2. Perhaps the most spectacular waterfall of them all is Ram Fall s, which is also the most isolated. While it may seem far, this also means that fewer people visit. However, the drive itself is half the fun. In fact, Tim from Girth Hitch Guiding is one of the guys who put it here!
This system enables you to climb a mountain without looking for little ledges and rocks to pull your way up. However, you still get to essentially scale a mountain, scoring incredible views unlike any other. The other one is called From Nordegg With Love and is much more extreme. Guillaume and his team are amazing. After giving us an introduction to rappelling, we got suited up in two neoprene wetsuits and then began our hike into the canyon.
This is where the neoprene suits came in handy. We also rappel down some falls and just had a blast. Highly recommended! This is a fun, sporty, and safe winter activity for those looking for adventure. We went ice climbing with Girth Hitch Guiding , a very popular guide in the area that also does summer mountain climbing. Tim and his team are very good at what they do and will not only keep you safe but also make you feel safe.
They tell you everything you need to know and they truly help you become an ice climbing, giving you the right amount of information and motivation. While there are some lakes in the area, a really beautiful cnaoeing experience is paddling down the North Saskatchrean River with Hela Adventures. For those of you who are experienced, they also rent canoes, but if you have no experience, we highly recommend going with guides as a river is not somewhere you want to have an accident.
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