Guidebook for Crowsnest Pass
Food Scene
This funky little cafe features great home-made soups, paninis, wraps & sandwiches, along with awesome coffee. Owners Al & Susan combine their love of food with their first passion - fly fishing. Great breakfast or lunch spot.
20 locals recommend
Crowsnest Cafe & Fly Shop
8301 20 AveThis funky little cafe features great home-made soups, paninis, wraps & sandwiches, along with awesome coffee. Owners Al & Susan combine their love of food with their first passion - fly fishing. Great breakfast or lunch spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
An old church converted into a music hall is a must-do. Featuring an array of live music - rock, blues, jazz, roots - with or without dinner is a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night with friends or on a special date. Tip: Check out their Facebook page in advance as reservations are required.
Holy Ghost Cafe & Music Hall
7914 Crowsnest HwyAn old church converted into a music hall is a must-do. Featuring an array of live music - rock, blues, jazz, roots - with or without dinner is a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night with friends or on a special date. Tip: Check out their Facebook page in advance as reservations are required.
Try the area's newest craft brewery and enjoy a pint of high quality, preservative-free beer served in a funky small-town bar. Perfect after a day on the river or the trails.
16 locals recommend
Oldman River Brewing
101 Breckenridge AveTry the area's newest craft brewery and enjoy a pint of high quality, preservative-free beer served in a funky small-town bar. Perfect after a day on the river or the trails.
Parks & Nature
The site of a massive rock slide, Turtle Mountain features a stunning view of the Crowsnest river valley. Classified as challenging, the trail begin steeply and the route comes very close to a number of sheer precipices. The hike includes a 780 elevation gain and is over 3km to the summit.
8 locals recommend
Turtle Mountain
The site of a massive rock slide, Turtle Mountain features a stunning view of the Crowsnest river valley. Classified as challenging, the trail begin steeply and the route comes very close to a number of sheer precipices. The hike includes a 780 elevation gain and is over 3km to the summit.
This easy trail follows a creek including the stunning Rainbow Falls and still has remnants of a bygone coal mining era.
10 locals recommend
The Miners´ Path
2305 76 StThis easy trail follows a creek including the stunning Rainbow Falls and still has remnants of a bygone coal mining era.
Sightseeing
An excellent view of the deadly rock slide that occurred in 1903, burying the town of Frank. At the Interpretive Centre there is scientific data as well as personal items that recapture the incredible sounds & sights of the slide.
63 locals recommend
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
Alberta 3An excellent view of the deadly rock slide that occurred in 1903, burying the town of Frank. At the Interpretive Centre there is scientific data as well as personal items that recapture the incredible sounds & sights of the slide.
Arts & Culture
Check out the Crowsnest Museum and its next-door neighbour, the APP Barracks. The scene of Canada's most infamous rum running murder, the APP Barracks features interactive displays that will give you pause to think on some of the era's more controversial issues.
12 locals recommend
Crowsnest Museum and Archives
7701 18 AveCheck out the Crowsnest Museum and its next-door neighbour, the APP Barracks. The scene of Canada's most infamous rum running murder, the APP Barracks features interactive displays that will give you pause to think on some of the era's more controversial issues.
Crowsnest Pass is a natural magnet for artists and this public gallery features work in a variety of mediums by our many talented artists. There are revolving exhibits as well as an amazing gift store. Free admission.
6 locals recommend
Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Assoc
14737 20 AveCrowsnest Pass is a natural magnet for artists and this public gallery features work in a variety of mediums by our many talented artists. There are revolving exhibits as well as an amazing gift store. Free admission.
Shopping
Are you a runner, hiker, backpacker or just the outdoorsy type? If so, Spry is a great place to check out the latest gear for a variety of outdoor adventures. Also a great running shoe store.
spry | Running Hiking Yoga Crowsnest Pass Alberta
13101 20 AveAre you a runner, hiker, backpacker or just the outdoorsy type? If so, Spry is a great place to check out the latest gear for a variety of outdoor adventures. Also a great running shoe store.
This little gift shop on the east end of the Pass is an amazing spot for souvenirs, books, coffee, and features work by many local artists and artisans.
8 locals recommend
Crockets Trading Company Inc.
2701 226 StThis little gift shop on the east end of the Pass is an amazing spot for souvenirs, books, coffee, and features work by many local artists and artisans.