Carmellia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Learn the history and watch the video on the worst disaster in Canada
63 locals recommend
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Alberta 3Learn the history and watch the video on the worst disaster in Canada
We have an amazing history for such a small community. Dig deeper into it.
While here also visit the APP Barracks and read about our notorious Rum Runner.
12 locals recommend
Crowsnest Museum and Archives
7701 18 AveWe have an amazing history for such a small community. Dig deeper into it.
While here also visit the APP Barracks and read about our notorious Rum Runner.
In the summer, pack a picnic lunch and let the kids enjoy the spray park. Take a short hike up to the picturesque falls.
11 locals recommend
Flumerfelt Park
In the summer, pack a picnic lunch and let the kids enjoy the spray park. Take a short hike up to the picturesque falls.
A local bar owned by my sister. It has a history that she would love to tell you about. There are amazing Sunday Jam sessions and occasionally live bands. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Bar food available.
Grand Union Tavern
7719 17 AveA local bar owned by my sister. It has a history that she would love to tell you about. There are amazing Sunday Jam sessions and occasionally live bands. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Bar food available.
Brent is the hiking host with the most! He was born and raised here and knows all the stories around the area. Some truth, some tales! He can take you on a guided hike and include the history in such a way that you feel you are living in the past. His prices are very reasonable and he allows dogs on the hikes. Brent is also a Bear Smart member and advocate for the wildlife, the forest and our whole area. Need Bear Spray? Crowsnest Adventures has it for sale.
Crowsnest Adventures Ltd.
227 StreetBrent is the hiking host with the most! He was born and raised here and knows all the stories around the area. Some truth, some tales! He can take you on a guided hike and include the history in such a way that you feel you are living in the past. His prices are very reasonable and he allows dogs on the hikes. Brent is also a Bear Smart member and advocate for the wildlife, the forest and our whole area. Need Bear Spray? Crowsnest Adventures has it for sale.
City/town information
We are in the South West Corner of Alberta, nestled in the Rocky Mountains. A 10 minute drive into BC. Our area is rich with history, hiking trails, fishing and scenic views. Come enjoy our hospitality while you hike, bike, quad our trails, geocache; swim, fish, kayak or canoe in our lakes and rivers.
There are photographic opportunities everywhere you turn.
We host a Heritage Festival the long weekend in August.
Crowsnest
We are in the South West Corner of Alberta, nestled in the Rocky Mountains. A 10 minute drive into BC. Our area is rich with history, hiking trails, fishing and scenic views. Come enjoy our hospitality while you hike, bike, quad our trails, geocache; swim, fish, kayak or canoe in our lakes and rivers.
There are photographic opportunities everywhere you turn.
We host a Heritage Festival the long weekend in August.
Food scene
The restaurant is very popular and has a unique flavor to their food. It is a 3 minute walk from our doorstep.
15 locals recommend
Limber Pine Smokehouse & Taberna
8329 20 AveThe restaurant is very popular and has a unique flavor to their food. It is a 3 minute walk from our doorstep.
Not only is the owners our neighbors, they are amazing cooks! We love the All Meat and Taco pizza!
This restaurant is only a 3 minute walk from our doorstep.
Vito's Family Restaurant
8505 20 AveNot only is the owners our neighbors, they are amazing cooks! We love the All Meat and Taco pizza!
This restaurant is only a 3 minute walk from our doorstep.
A 10 minute walk from our home, this restaurant has amazing burgers and eye popping decor! It originally was the Coleman Catholic Hall. Converted now into a restaurant and bar, A must try for foodies. The fish and chips are amazing!!
30 locals recommend
Rumrunner The
7902 20 AvenueA 10 minute walk from our home, this restaurant has amazing burgers and eye popping decor! It originally was the Coleman Catholic Hall. Converted now into a restaurant and bar, A must try for foodies. The fish and chips are amazing!!
Subway
8525 20 AveIf your in need of a quick bite, this Subway is located just at the end of our street.
The atmosphere and home cooking at this restaurant make it a local favorite. Usually there are lineups. All food is made as if it was in Grandma's kitchen. My grandparents lived across the road from this restaurant and I have been going there for, well, over 50 years! I recommend the burgers!!
16 locals recommend
Chris' Restaurant
7802 17 AveThe atmosphere and home cooking at this restaurant make it a local favorite. Usually there are lineups. All food is made as if it was in Grandma's kitchen. My grandparents lived across the road from this restaurant and I have been going there for, well, over 50 years! I recommend the burgers!!
Just across the highway from our home, the Cinnamon Bear offers locally roasted coffee and home made breads, buns, sandwiches and of course baking. Yup, they have huge cinnamon buns!
27 locals recommend
Cinnamon Bear Cafe
8342 20 AveJust across the highway from our home, the Cinnamon Bear offers locally roasted coffee and home made breads, buns, sandwiches and of course baking. Yup, they have huge cinnamon buns!
A small and quaint little cafe with tasty latte's. The food is all organic. A short 5 minute walk from our home.
20 locals recommend
Crowsnest Cafe & Fly Shop
8301 20 AveA small and quaint little cafe with tasty latte's. The food is all organic. A short 5 minute walk from our home.
This pub has its own brand of beer. They occasionally bring in eclectic musicians or comedians. The menu is different than a family meal. A nice refreshing change!
7 locals recommend
Tin Dog Pub & Brewery
8510 19 AveThis pub has its own brand of beer. They occasionally bring in eclectic musicians or comedians. The menu is different than a family meal. A nice refreshing change!
Guided Sight Seeing
Brent is the hiking host with the most! He was born and raised here and knows all the stories around the area. Some truth, some tales! He can take you on a guided hike and include the history in such a way that you feel you are living in the past. His prices are very reasonable and he allows dogs on the hikes. Brent is also a Bear Smart member and advocate for the wildlife, the forest and our whole area. Need Bear Spray? Crowsnest Adventures has it for sale.
Crowsnest Adventures Ltd.
227 StreetBrent is the hiking host with the most! He was born and raised here and knows all the stories around the area. Some truth, some tales! He can take you on a guided hike and include the history in such a way that you feel you are living in the past. His prices are very reasonable and he allows dogs on the hikes. Brent is also a Bear Smart member and advocate for the wildlife, the forest and our whole area. Need Bear Spray? Crowsnest Adventures has it for sale.
City advice
Getting around
We do not have public transit in this area.
The small community only offers a taxi service.
Our home is situated in an amazing spot where we are surrounded by 7 restaurants, 2 are pubs, a liquor store and a 7-11.
Book before you go
Underground Mine
The Underground Mine is an amazing excursion. It needs to be booked online in advance. This very popular tour sells out fast!
What to pack
Depends on the season.
Summer night can be cool, always bring a sweater or light jacket. Sunscreen and bug repellent are a must.
Fall is crisp so do not forget your wool sox!
Winter is anything from a warm melting +5 type of day to -40. Dress in layers.
Spring is usually wet and muddy. Bring a change of clothes and a rain jacket.
Don't miss
NOT OUTDOOR SAVY? We have a tour guide for you!
Brent, (my son) was born in raised in the Crowsnest Pass. Like his grandfather, he LOVES to talk and share the history. He loves to show people where he grew up. He can take you to on hikes to see the Historic Townsite of Lille (anytime of the year), check out the Plane Crash, Turtle Mountain Hike and more. If your interested, we will give him a call for you!