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Vacation Rentals in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada

PLACES TO GO AND PEOPLE TO SEE
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
http://www.crowsnestpasspromoter.com/

Pass Herald
-
local weekly newspaper

www.passherald.ca 

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

and
www,crowsnestpass.com 
 

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



Thunder in the Valley - part of Rum Runner Days in the Crowsnest 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 Pass Escapes
We specialize in back country river fly fishing trips
 and hand tied fly manufacturing, but also offer other guided services such as hiking
!
www.mtnescapes.ca

Centre Peak High Country Adventures
Guided Trail Rides & Western Riding Lessons
May 15 to October 1. By Reservation only.  Call 403-628-2178
www.centrepeakhighcountryadventures.com


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
www.passpowderkeg.com

Boys and Girls Club of Crowsnest Pass
To serve the community with a vital need engaging our youth, and to become the premiere outdoor oriented club in Canada, with the advantages we have with our mountain community.  403-562-8664
www.bgccnp.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


Crowsnest Pass Art Gallery ... Hwy 3, Frank
Feature Presentations, Hours of Operation
Links to Local Artists
Art Gallery Feature Presentations



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.kootenaibrown.org

Heritage Acres Farm Museum ...
 
Southern Alberta's best kept secret! ...
Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountain's lies Heritage Acres Farm Museum, a 180 acre site steeped in history and filled with country charm. Located next door to the spectacular Old Man River
 Dam, it is well worth the short drive off Hwy 3. 
www.heritageacres.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 Empress Theatre ... Nestled in Fort Macleod's historic main street, the Empress Theatre is Alberta's oldest continually operating theatre since 1912 ... offering an eclectic mix of movies, concerts, and live theatre.
www.empresstheatre.ab.ca


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

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


 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/

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 offer an "all-you-can-eat" buffet (awesome Alberta beef) on wkds.
403-562-2992     (note: open for lunch and dinner everyday, except Tuesdays)

Crowsnest Cafe & Fly Shop... on Hwy 3, Coleman
Come in for great fresh food, organic coffee and a new experience. We live here, we fish here.
403-563-8510
www.crowsnestcafeandflyshop.ca 


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"

Blackbird Coffee House... on Hwy 3, Coleman
Your neighborhood coffee shop, music venue, and gourmet restaurant all wrapped in one
403-562-8222
www.blackbirdcoffeehouse.net

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


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


Cowley Restaurant ... Hwy 3 Cowley
Just a short drive east of Crowsnest Pass
It's definitely worth your while and the reward is delicious food!!
Open 7 days a week, starting at 8 am.
403-751-2401

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Crowsnest Pass also offers:

Kentucky Fried Chicken,  Subway Sandwiches,
 Tim Hortons, Cinnamon Bear Cafe,   
Side Trax Diner (yummy hamburgers), 
Black Rock Pizza,  A&W, Chippers.



 


When travelling in Germany, our cousin and his wife are gracious hosts of two wonderful vacation suites in Ploen, Germany
(Schleswig Holstein Region)

Great Vacation Home hostessing runs in the family, and we highly recommend that you add this Holiday Home destination to your European itinerary!


 
Ferienwohnung Am Schwanensee in Ploen, Germany

and take a look at their lovely city!

   Ploen, Germany webcam



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...................................................................................... There is my cousin Guenter and his lovely wife, Ingrid, welcoming you to come stay at their Holiday Home!
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