Alberta / SOUTHERN ALBERTA TOURING
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Waterton National Park, Alberta
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Remington Carriage Museum
On April 29, 1903, thirty million cubic metres of limestone crashed from Turtle
Mountain and buried part of the coal mining town of Frank. Feel the impact of the
Frank Slide in an interactive and creative setting involving first-hand accounts by the
people who lived through the destruction. Exhibits feature numerous audio-visual
experiences, interactive computers, hands-on science-based displays and an
activity area for young children. The centre has two award-winning high definition
presentations playing daily. Walking trails through the slide provide spectacular
Rocky Mountain views and a closer look at the awesome power of nature. Located
just over one kilometre off Highway Three in the Crowsnest Pass, two hours
southwest of Calgary. Visit one of the world’s finest museums of horse-drawn transportation! The
Remington Carriage Museum is located in Cardston, just 30 minutes east of Waterton
Lakes National Park. The museum’s collection ranges from carriages and buggies to
wagons and sleighs and all are beautifully displayed to tell the story of this bygone
era. Guided tours and interactive displays make the stories come alive to create a
great visitor experience. The Remington Carriage Museum also boasts a working
stable, carriage rides in the summer, theatre, carriage restoration shop, cafeteria and
a gift shop. The museum offers a look back in time that is enjoyed by all ages and is
open daily year round with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New
Year's Day and Easter Sunday.
From $13 From $13
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, you will discover
one of the world's oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jumps. Listen to
Blackfoot guides tell stories of the ancient buffalo hunting culture at this UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Built right into the natural landscape, the award-winning
interpretive centre houses five levels of exhibits and explains how the Plains people
organized complex communal buffalo hunts for almost 6,000 years as they lived off
the land for their survival. Feel the beat of the native drumming and get up close to
take a picture of your favourite dancer at the First Nations drumming and dance
demonstrations every Wednesday in July and August.
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is located 90 minutes south of Calgary on secondary
Highway 785, near Fort Macleod.
Open daily year round with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New
Year's Day and Easter Sunday.
From $15
From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.
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