Turtleback Cottage Holiday Home

in the heart of the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada

LINKS
LOCAL

Webcams over Blairmore/Coleman
An exciting website with lots to see each day!
www.cnplive.com  

Alberta Road Report with webcams
http://ama.ab.ca/road_report/camera/camera_station_main.htm


Local Radio Station... 94.9 FM    CJPR
www.mountainradiofm.com


Crowsnest Pass Promoter - local weekly newspaper
www.crowsnestpasspromoter.com


Pass Herald - local weekly newspaper
www.passherald.net


Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
www.town.crowsnestpass.ab.ca
and

http://www.crowsnestpass.com/

 

Crowsnest Pass
Chamber of Commerce
www.crowsnest-pass.com


Thunder in the Valley - part of Rum Runner Days in the Pass,
spectacular fire works display (July 17, 2010)
BOOK YOUR ACCOMODATIONS EARLY!!!!
www.rumrunnerdays.com



Alberta Southwest...from Mounties to Mountains.
Includes map, news, business directory, activities and accommodation guide.

www.albertasouthwest.com

 

 
RECREATIONAL



Mountain Memories - "Your Passport to Adventure"
Snowmobile rentals available

www.mountainmemories.net

Shadowbar Shepherds ....... Training and Boarding Kennel
http://www.freewebs.com/shadowbarshepherds/


Crowsnest Pass Golf Club

www.crowsnestpassgolf.com


CNP Cross Country Ski Association

www.allisonwonderlands.ca


Crow Snow Riders
Your website link to snow conditions, sledding information, 
and fun winter events for Crowsnest Pass and Area
www.crowsnow.org


Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad
www.quadsquad.ca


Pass Powder Keg Ski Hill - in the heart of Blairmore
http://www.passpowderkeg.com/

The
Crowsnest Angler
Located at East end of Bellevue
For all your fishing supplies... a full service fly shop with a complete line of quality fly-fishing equipment, accessories, flies, clothing, gifts and fly-tying materials. Alberta and British Columbia angling licenses are also available. In addition, we offer fly-fishing and fly-tying schoools.
Provide guided fly-fishing trips throughout southwest Alberta and southeast British Columbia.
www.crowsnestangler.com


Alberta Fly Fishing Adventures
We specialize in guided trips and accommodate the novice to expert flyfisher.
We customize your fishing adventure to YOU!
Visit Crowsnest Cafe and Fly Shop, Hwy #3 Coleman, Alberta

1-877-363-3258
www.albertaflyfishing.ab.ca


Westcastle Ski Resort - Now bigger than ever!
accommodating all age groups ...from novice to expert
www.skicastle.ca
 

 

Cozy Corner .... A Quilters Playground

An amazing quilt shop located in historic downtown Coleman

www.aquiltersplayground.com


Ceramic studio - in Coleman featuring regular studio hours
 with structured classroom time available with a professional instructor.

www.valsceramics.com


Photo Memories - Book our local Photographer to capture your special moments
.....weddings, reunions, anniversaries, just the two of you....
http://www.canalhillstudio-cnp.ca/



 

HISTORIC SITES
 & VISITOR ATTRACTIONS



Bellevue Underground Mine - open for tours, May to September.
www.crowsnestguide.com/bellevuemine



Crowsnest Museum - one of the best in Alberta!
www.crowsnestmuseum.ca


Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Learn about the Frank Slide on Turtle Mountain, April 29, 1903
Award Winning audio-visual presentation: "In the Mountain's Shadow" shown daily
Open Year Round... May 15-Sept 14:  9 AM to 6 PM... Sept 15-May 14: 10 AM to 5 PM
www.frankslide.com


 Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located outside of Fort Macleod, documents the buffalo hunting culture of aboriginal peoples . . .
www.head-smashed-in.com


September Springs Ranch
  Old country charm with a touch of elegance. FLEA MARKET, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, ARTS & HANDICRAFTS, NATIVE ARTISANS, WESTERN GEAR, GARDEN PRODUCE, BAKED GOODS, SPECIALTY FOODS, ORGANIC MEATS, ALTERNATIVE HEALTH PRODUCTS  & HEALTH TRAINING SEMINARS, Live Music, Self Guided Nature Walks  (open May to September)
http://www.uniqueartantique.com/SeptemberSpringsRanch.htm



Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is a collection of 13 restored turn of the century buildings with a variety of domestic and agricultural heirlooms in Pincher Creek.
www.kootenaibrownpioneervillage.org


Remington Carriage Museum - located in Southern Alberta near Waterton Lakes National Park, houses one of the largest historical collections of horse-drawn carriages.
www.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com



The Fort Museum of the NWMP in Fort Macleod.  One of the first North West Mounted Police riding demonstrations took place in Fort Macleod in 1876.  Today, this tradition continues with the Museum's NWMP Musical Ride.
www.nwmpmuseum.com


ACROSS CANADA TOURISM DIRECTORY
http://canada.travelall.com/ab/


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Local Eating Establishments

 Tin Roof Bistro.... in downtown Blairmore
Amazing food * Great Atmosphere
Open Tuesday to Saturday but call for reservations   403-562-7664
12849 - 20 Avenue Blairmore
http://www.tinroofbistro.ca/

Popiels Restaurant ..... Hwy 3  Coleman
Enjoy the great hospitality and fine dining offered by Ted and Grace Popiel

403-563-5555  (closed on Mondays)
www.popielsrestaurant.ca

Stone's Throw Cafe ..... in downtown Blairmore
Tasty Pita and Bagel Melts make them a cut above. Soups & Sandwiches
to satisfy any appetite.  Open for Breakfast!
 
13019  20 ave Blairmore..... 403-562-2230
http://www.stonesthrowcafe.ca/index.html

Pure Country Saloon....
on Hwy 3 in Frank
If you want a great steak sandwich at an affordable price, this is the place to go!
Heaped with excellent home-made fries ... and those juicy fried mushrooms... you won't be disappointed.
They also have an "all-you-can-eat" buffet (awesome Alberta beef).
403-562-2992     (note: open for lunch and dinner everyday. Tuesdays: open for dinner only)

The Rum Runner Restaurant... on Hwy 3 in Coleman
Celebrating good times in the Canadian Rockies
www.therumrunner.ca

Chris' Restaurant ..... in downtown Coleman
7802 17th Ave.     403-563-3093
"Home Cooked Meals"

River Ridge Family Restaurant
Chinese and Western Cuisine.... 13609  20 Ave Blairmore   403-562-2252

Ben Wong Restaurant
Chinese and Western Cuisine ... 13249  20 Ave Blairmore   403-562-8388

Rusty's Canadian Grille & Lounge

Full Dining Restaurant (Lunch bag menus available)
Sports Lounge with fireplace, VLT's, Pool table and TV's
11217 21 Avenue, Blairmore,  (403) 562-8851‎

Highwood Restaurant ... in downtown Blairmore
11373 20 Ave Blairmore   403-563-3344


Vito's Family Restaurant ...
Hwy 3 Coleman
8505 20 ave, Coleman     403-564-4522

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Crowsnest Pass also offers:

Kentucky Fried Chicken,  Subway Sandwiches,
 Tim Hortons, Cinnamon Bear Cafe,   
Side Trax Diner (yummy hamburgers), 
Black Bird Cafe, Crowsnest Cafe & Fly Shop
Cousin Vinny's Pizza & More.



 


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Updated January 10, 2010

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