Alberta Rockies Adventures
About Alberta Rockies Adventures
Your gateway to breathtaking adventures and activities along the eastern slopes of the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains!
Alberta Rockies Adventures Description
Rediscover folklore, local legends and immerse yourself in historic culture through tented packhorse trips, bed & breakfasts, and back-country ranches and lodges.
Connect with the essence of Alberta's mountain past!
You can enjoy:
* spectacular scenic vistas and abundant wildlife
* crystal-clear alpine and sub-alpine lakes, rivers and streams
* ranch rides, trail rides, backcountry riding and pack trips
* unforgettable hikes on early fur trading mountain trails
* traditional music, songs and stories about the unsung heroes of the fur trade
* visits to historical buildings, trapline cabins and wikiups
* visits to gravesites, deserted mine sites and the old town of Entrance
Our operators - your hosts, are all located on the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies and most offer stunning back-country trips in and around Willmore Wilderness Park, a pristine and untouched area ideal for visitors who wish to partake in the traditional mountain lifestyle. Their lives and businesses are interwoven with Rocky Mountain history, stories, and a unique mountain and horseback culture. Many are descendants of the fur trade who can share Canada's true and untold stories about the opening of the West. Share traditional experiences with traditional people!
About us:
Alberta Rockies Adventures is a program spearheaded by the Willmore Wilderness Preservation and Historical Foundation, a non-profit foundation whose goal is to record the historical data and to preserve the last mountain wilderness directly north of Banff and Jasper National Parks.
We represent leading operators and lodges along the scenic eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Our operators – your hosts, share a personal history and knowledge of the region offering a unique traditional and historic eco-tourism that focuses on the history of the Canadian Rockies, the saga of how Canada's west was opened.
All businesses operate in or around Willmore Wilderness Park, a pristine and untouched area and an ideal location for visitors who wish to partake in the traditional mountain lifestyle. Guests can learn new ways of approaching the environment through hands-on activities. They can connect with the true essence of Alberta's mountain past through music, songs and stories about the unsung heroes of the fur trade.
Visitors can simply enjoy the beauty of the area and its attractions or immerse themselves more deeply in the cultural heritage, which includes folklore, historical buildings, trapline cabins, old gravesites, ancient aboriginal mountain trails, wikiups, cache sites and old mine sites.
We are the descendents of the legends – We invite you to come and visit us!
Reviews
People & Peaks Productions is proud to have produced this vignette featuring the breathtaking beauty of Grande Cache. Thanks goes out to our team: Arthur Veitch, Chehala Leonard, Randi Lea Lester, Heather Devoe, Kristina Shrestha-Hallock, and Producer Susan Feddema-Leonard.
Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) 2018 ALBERTA FILM AND TELEVISION ROSIE AWARDS FINALISTS:
CONGRATULATIONS to Laura Vinson and Dave Martineau for their nomination for BEST ORIGINAL MUSICAL SCORE (NON-FICTION OVER 30 MINUTES); and CONGRATULATIONS to Arthur Veitch and Susan Feddema-Leonard for their nomination for BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (NON-FICTION OVER 30 MINUTES) for Trials & Tribulations of Old Trailmen.
... Trials & Tribulations of Old Trailmen, will be aired on Wild TV - Canada's Hunting and Fishing TV Network this spring. Grande Cache based People & Peaks Productions produced Trials & Tribulations of Old Trailmen. Check out the trailer below.
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In July of 1913 information had been laid before the North West Mounted Police that Asa Hunting had kidnapped Mildred Shaw, 15-year-old daughter of a homesteader near Beaverlodge, 24-miles to the west of Grande Prairie. A warrant had been issued for Hunting’s arrest but before it could be served the mountain man had disappeared into the rugged foothills, taking the girl with him. To read the detailed story go to: http://willmorewilderness.com/newsletter/
The Willmore Wilderness Foundation has mailed out their annual newsletter by Canada Post. CHECK OUT THE ONLINE VERSION.
Check out People & Peaks Productions latest vignette called WAR ON WASTE in WILLMORE WILDERNESS PARK. The Willmore Wilderness Foundation does not want the Park trash garbage like the Himalaya Mountain have. The Foundation is embarking on a campaign called, LET'S KEEP WILLMORE WILDERNESS PARK PRISTINE.
Horseback Adventures Ltd. ‚ÄòReal West‚Äô vacations let you explore nature with creature comforts of home, while our ‚ÄòWilderness Adventures‚Äô take you deep into the backcountry for a longer, more rugged adventure to experience the Rockies virtually unchanged since the early explorers. We have a horseback vacation to offer everyone from the novice to the experienced rider. http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/horseback-advent‚Ķ/
Horseback Riding, Trail Rides, Log Cabins and Activities Wild Mountain Music Festival Between Hinton and Jasper National Park
The Entrance Ranch and Log Cabins located in the scenic foothills of the Canadian Rockies near Hinton, Alberta, just 20 minutes from Jasper National park. A peaceful setting within full view of the front ranges of the Rockies – you are welcome to come stay and play.
... http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/entrance-ranch-a‚Ķ/
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People & Peaks Productions invites you to an open House Gala on December 13-15 from 7-9 pm. We will be featuring films from the Canadian Rockies Series, historical images and the Grande Opening of the Willmore Wilderness Foundation's Multimedia/Audio Visual Center. There will be live entertainment by Laura Vinson and Dave Martineau on Friday night.
Brule Trail Rides and Bed & Breakfast Year Round Bed & Breakfast Accommodations, Day Rides, Sleigh and Wagon Rides in Brule, Alberta
Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery on our guided trail rides. The peaceful hamlet of Brule overlooks Brule Lake, and is surrounded by Roche Miette, Roche Padre, Brule Roche and Folding Mountains. Brule Trail Rides Bed & Breakfast take small groups of four to six riders and rides are from 2.5 to 6 hours. For more information to to: http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/brule-trail-ride‚Ķ/
Alberta Rockies Adventures is pleased to support the Willmore Wilderness Foundation's one-page ad in the the November issue of the Alberta Outdoorsmen. Make sure you check out the online store by going to: http://willmorewilderness.com/shop/
Check out the wonders of Willmore Wilderness Park in this short promo vignette. To find out more about the region go to Willmore Wilderness Foundation.
Alberta Rockies Adventures is a gateway to breathtaking adventures and activities along the eastern slopes of the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains! Rediscover folklore, local legends and immerse yourself in historic culture through tented packhorse trips, bed & breakfasts, and back-country ranches and lodges. Here is a beautiful handmade jacket by Trapper Ernie Basaraba, donated by Gordon and Kathy Murray. It is a traditional work of art, that exemplifies the mountain culture. For more information go to http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/< br>
Blue Diamond Mountain Bed and Breakfast
Year Round Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in Brule, Alberta You’ll find the Blue Diamond Mountain Bed and Breakfast at the foot of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, just east of the Jasper National Park boundary in the peaceful hamlet of Brule. The rustic but modernly appointed home sits on a hill overlooking Brule Lake, Roche Miette, Roche Padre, Brule Roche and Folding Mountains. For more information go to:
... http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/blue-diamond-mou‚Ķ/
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People & Peaks Productions capturing the heart and beauty of Alberta's eastern slopes!
BAR ‘F’ RANCH HOUSE A UNIQUE STAY IN A HISTORIC PROPERTY AT THE EDGE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
The original ranch house from the area, provides a bit of history and a wonderful view of the Rockies. Bar ‘F’ Ranch House is a Bed and Breakfast located at 50409 A Highway 16 in Hinton. Please note in most cases map coordinates may not be one hundred percent accurate. For more information go to:
... http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/bar-f-ranch-house/
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Willmore Wilderness Preservation & Historical Foundation is a non-profit society registered under the Alberta Societies Act in 2002. The Willmore Wilderness Foundation became a Registered Charitable Organization in 2003. The Foundation preserves the history of the area; focuses on the advancement of education of the park; restores historical pack-trails and sites; and enhances the use of Willmore Wilderness Park for Albertans and visitors alike. For more information go to http://www.WillmoreWilderness.com.
http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/willmore-wildern‚Ķ/
U Bar Trail Rides was founded in 1995 by Ray and Brenda Landry to offer a horseback experience unparalleled in exceptional Rocky Mountain scenery and hospitality. Riding horses in Alberta, Canada, through the Willmore Wilderness Park provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to step back in time, travelling trails frequented by ancient people, early explorers, hunters and trappers. Located 6.5 Kilometers southbound of Grande Cache Alberta, we are here to ensure that you recei...ve your ultimate adventure vacation. Check out our website to get a sample of what we have to offer! Read all about our outfit and see some great photos of our hourly rides and overnight pack trips. Learn more about the area, in and around the Willmore Wilderness Park and Grande Cache. Get to know the guides, where we are located, and our commitment to the environment. A gear list provides some guidance on what to bring to ensure comfort on the trip. You can even read some of the comments that have been written in our guest book. Our handy links page will give you some other ideas of what you can do in the area. Members of the Alberta Outfitters Association (AOA) and Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS). For more information go to: http://www.albertarockiesadventures.com/‚ Ķ/u-bar-trail-rides/
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