2010 hinton & northern rockies guide

Hinton & Northern Rockies

A Visitor’s Guide

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Enjoy Hinton’s rugged splendour

Enjoy Hinton2010 editionAd size: 7.125” w x 9.625” DeepProces color

Mountainview Triathlon – June 5, 6Cultural Föhn Festival – July 30, July 1Wild Mountain Music Festival – July 16, 17, 18Mary Reimer Memorial Rodeo – July 30, 31, August 1

�3km Beaver BoardwalkMountain Bike Skills Park Historical Coal Branch AreaAbundant Wildlife

Events

Gateway to the Rockies

MOUNTAIN BIKINGCANOEINGQUADDINGBOATINGGOLFINGHIKINGHORSEBACK RIDINGFISHINGCAMPING – Lakeside, Wilderness,

Tent, RV

Choose from a varietyof outdoor activities

Visit www.hinton.ca or call 1-877-446-8666 to plan your stay in Hinton

Attractions

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Published by: The Hinton & District Chamber of Commerce

Cover Photography: Scott SunderwaldDesigned by: The Hinton Voice

The Hinton & Northern Rockies Visitor Guide is a publication of the Hinton & District Chamber of Commerce. No part of this publication may be

reproduced without written consent of the publisher.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings and information

shown, and we regret any errors or omissions. The publisher assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies of the information.

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GettinG Here 4

History 5

town of Hinton 6

LocaL attractions 8

events 10

accommodations 12

campinG 14

sHoppinG 17

nortHern rockies & yeLLowHead county 20

pierre Grey’s Lakes 23

BruLe 25

wiLLiam a. switzer provinciaL park 28

Jasper 32

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town of Hinton map 18-19

wiLLmore wiLderness park 22

rock Lake – soLomon creek 24

wiLdHorse & kinky Lakes 26

cadomin and wHiteHorse wiLdLand park 30

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Welcome to Hinton and

The Northern RockiesInside This Guide

rugged splendour

From our pristine waterways and untapped wilderness to a diverse network of parks, trails, services and amenities, we welcome you to our playground in Hinton and the Northern Rockies.

Hinton is the gateway to a treasure trove of outdoor adventure, whether it be in Jasper National Park, the Provincial Parks paradise known as the Northern Rockies, or out and about on the vast swaths of nearby crown land.

Our backyard is a mecca for hikers, bikers, skiers, hunters, fishers and quadders – not to mention the rock climbers, white water rafters, canoers and kayakers.

Come for the adventure. Stay for the hospitality.

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How Far is Hinton?Banff .......................................366 kmcalgary ....................................581 kmGrande prairie .......................333 kmedmonton ..............................288 kmJasper ....................................... 77 kmedson ....................................... 87 kmLethbridge ............................. 710 kmmedicine Hat .........................865 kmfort mcmurray ......................725 km

We’re glad you came to our four-season playground where the weather and climate help fuel the fun.

If you are here in the summer you’re likely taking advantage of our long hours of sunshine – we average around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year!

Visitors love to take advantage of these long days, whether it be by booking a 6 am tee off at one end of the day, or watching the sun go down over the mountains in a radiant display of reds, pinks and oranges as late as 11 pm at the height of the season.

Thanks to our location in the foothills at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, we also enjoy the fringe of the Chinook winds. Besides meaning cooler summers, it also means slightly warmer temperatures for our winter guests!

If you are here in the winter you might be enjoying ice fishing, natural luge and world-class cross country skiing – not to mention the abundant snowmobiling opportunities. All these activities are helped along by our ample snow base, with an average annual snowfall of 119 cm (14.85 inches).

No matter when you’re here, or for what reason, Mother Nature is generally a willing partner in making your visit a memorable one.

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HintonHistoryHinton and the surrounding area has been called home for many centuries by First Nations, Metis and European settlers, and our population has grown with the subsequent arrivals of those blazing trails through the new world.

Explorers and fur traders like David Thompson and Pierre Grey blazed the initial trails through this region with the help of Metis and First Nations guides, and they were followed by railways in the early 1900’s charting paths through the wilderness to connect our county, and later followed by those looking to harvest the vast natural resources this region has to offer. A number of area residents are descendants of some of the Metis guides accompanying David Thompson.

Rail traffic arrived in the region in 1911 and communities – known by nothing more than mile markers at the time – sprung up at set points to service the workers who built the rail line. One of

those mile markers was renamed Hinton in 1911, for William P. Hinton, the General Passenger Agent for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway at the time.

Hinton will celebrate its centennial of naming in 2011 in conjunction with the bicentennial commemoration of David Thompson’s travels in the region.

Hinton saw little growth through the 1920’s but the population expanded in the late 1920’s with the opening of a couple of local coal mines. Those mines were part of a vast network of regional mines that became known as the Coal Branch, and Hinton maintained this activity through to the 1950’s.

Hinton began a new chapter in the mid 1950’s when the construction of a pulp mill was announced and Hinton saw growth not only in population, but in economy and land size. It was during this era that the village of Drinnan was developed to the east of the new pulp mill. In December of 1956 the two villages of Hinton and Drinnan were amalgamated to form the new Town of Hinton.

Coal mining reopened in the area in 1969, increasing Hinton’s population once again. Area mines continued operations through the turn of the 21st century, downsizing a bit at that time before again experiencing a resurgence in 2005 with the resumption of operations in the Cadomin area and followed by the reopening of the Obed Mine in 2009.

Oil and Gas exploration also came to the forefront around 2005, with operations ongoing in the area around Hinton. Today, Hinton attracts residents who enjoy the wilderness surroundings, the community spirit, and the employment opportunities of the region.

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HintonHinton is a regional hub of recreation, health care and retail in the West Yellowhead region, also serving neighbouring Grande Cache, Jasper and Edson. It has a population around 10,000 and is 270 km west of Edmonton and 80 km east of Jasper along the twin-lane Yellowhead Highway (Hwy. 16). It is a short 15-minute drive to the Jasper National Park boundary and about 3 hours from the world famous West Edmonton Mall.

The Town has developed in two separate areas, about 5 km apart, known to residents as the Hill and the Valley - separated by Highway 16. This geographical dispersion is accounted for by the fact that Hinton actually started out as two communities - Drinnan and Hinton. There are shopping and service nodes in both areas, as well as at Parks West Mall on the west end of town.

The town boasts a number of outdoor recreational facilities and attractions, including the Beaver Boardwalk, Canada’s longest freshwater boardwalk, a mountain bike park, skateboard park, numerous paved or maintained gravel trails, tennis courts, a campground, baseball diamonds and a challenging golf course.

Indoor recreational facilities are excellent, with a 25-meter indoor pool, a toddler pool, hot tub and sauna, racquetball and squash courts, 2 arenas, a daycare facility, and a curling rink.

Venues just outside town include a stock car track and a gun and archery range. The Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre is a world-class venue for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, biathlon and even natural luge, and is located on Highway 40 North.

With the mountains next door the opportunities for camping, hiking, downhill skiing, quadding, snowmobiling, fishing, and hunting are abundant.

Accommodations offered in the local area run from teepees with bed and breakfast service, to full-featured hotels with indoor swimming pools and restaurants. Some facilities also have night clubs, for partygoers who enjoy after dark activities.

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Beaver Boardwalk

Golfing in Hinton

Hinton Mountain Bike Park

Enjoy Canada’s longest freshwater boardwalk with more than 3 km of wooden pathways that wind through wetlands and around a functioning beaver pond. The boardwalk features seating areas, an outdoor classroom and observation towers, as well as numerous interpretive signs with information about local wildlife, flora and fauna. Bird watchers will find the location to be a birder’s paradise with more than 100 species to observe. This treasure is part of the Town of Hinton trail network.

Hinton’s Golf Club is commonly called The Enchanted Forest in honour of its spectacular location among tall spruce forests, rolling hills and majestic mountain views. Both scenic and challenging, the Par 71 course ranges in yardage from 5082 yards (red) to 6436 yards (blue). Course renovations have resulted in a brand new driving range and four new holes, including a new one being unveiled for the 2010 season.

Hinton’s Mountain Bike Park – the first of its kind in the region – celebrated construction of its second phase in the summer of 2009 and offers free and fun accessibility for riders of all abilities and ages. This unsupervised facility promotes skills, development and active lifestyles in a safe environment, and is also centrally located to access Hinton’s expansive trails network.

Photo Courtesy Hinton Mountain Bike Association

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Local Attractionsforestry service museum1176 Switzer Drive (located at the Hinton Training Centre)780-865-8200

natural resources interpretive trailNorth side of Highway 16, behind McDonaldsSelf-guided interpretive trails, a fire lookout tower, giant mine truck, playground and picnic area.

dr. duncan murray recreation centre805 Switzer Drive780-865-6066 or 780-865-4412www.hinton.ca25m lane swimming pool, wading pool, hot tub, steam room.2 Arenas and 4 Indoor Courts: squash, racquetball, wallyball & basketball.

Hinton municipal Library & Hinton archive centre803 Switzer Drive (located in the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre)780-865-2363, www.hintonlibrary.org

perfect Game Bowling105 Allen Cove, 780-865-27485-pin bowling and laser tag

outdoor tennis courts (no charge)Gerard Redmond Community Catholic School, 174 Maligne Dr.Harry Collinge High School, 158 Sunwapta Dr.

skateboard parkLocated at Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre, one of the top skate parks in Canada. One third of the park is a street section with ledges, rails, flat banks and pyramids. One third is bowls with 8-ft extensions and one third is a 5-ft deep snake pit. There is a pipe-vertical wall with 3-ft vertical with pool coping and tiles. Lit for night riding.

Lions parkLocated on Mountain Street, this park & playground is connected to the Town trail system and has a large parking lot.

kinsmen parkLocated on Hardisty Avenue, this park & playground is situated alongside the scenic Hardisty Creek.

mary reimer regional parkLocated on East River Road, this park features rodeo grounds, ball diamonds, soccer fields, walking paths and a playground.

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Enchanted ForestExperience the

Ph: 780-865-2904www.hintongolfclub.com

Nicknamed by many as “The Enchanted Forest,” the Hinton Golf Club invites you to come and take a swing at our club. Three new holes, improved practice facilities and great people compliment the tree lined fairways and great mountain views golfers have enjoyed for many years.

Present this ad and you will receive your second green fee at

50% off

Make the Trip to HGC and Re-experience

an Old Gem.

Make the Trip to HGC & Re-experience an Old Gem.

For rates and information visit our website at www.hintongolfclub.com

Pro Shop: 780-865-2904

Direct access off Highway 16at the west end of Hinton

June: Ladies’ Open & Shootout

Fully Stocked Pro Shop

Men’s & Ladies’ Weekly League Play

August: Men’s Open& Mayor’s Charity Tournament

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Events february

Winter Magic Festivalwww.hinton.ca

Arts on Firewww.yraf.com

march

Wee Bit O’ Irish

Word Weaverswww.yraf.com

april

Yellowhead Rotary Arts Festivalwww.yraf.com

Hinton Home & Leisure Showwww.hintonchamber.com

may

Brule RodeoMay 1

Medicine Lodge RodeoMay 7-9www.medicinelodgerodeo.com

July

Free Fishing WeekendJuly 10 & 11

National Friendship Centre Annual General MeetingJuly 13-16

July (continued)

Wild Mountain Music Festivalwww.wildmountainmusicfest.caJuly 16-18

Alberta Parks DayJuly 17www.albertaparks.ca

Mary Reimer Memorial RodeoJuly 30, 31, August 1

JuneMountain View TriathlonJune 5-6www.mountainviewtri.com

Family Health & Safety Nightwww.hinton.ca

Beaver Bike FestivalJune 19www.bikehinton.com

National Mine RescueCompetitionJune 26-27

Föhn FestivalJune 30-July 1www.hintonfestival.ca

Robb Poker RallyQuadding festival

august

Hinton Moustache MadnessAugust 28-29

september

MS Mountain Bike TourSeptember 11-12www.mssociety.ca/alberta/bike-MBT.htm

FRRA Annual Toy RunSeptember 11-12

Alberta Arts DaysSeptember 17-19

Terry Fox RunSeptember 19www.terryfox.org

Skid Steer RodeoSeptember 25

october

Annual Business Awards GalaOctober 9www.hintonchamber.com

Pumpkin CarvingOctober 23www.yraf.com

Foothills Male Chorus CabaretOctober 30

november

Word WeaversNovember 12

Snowflake ParadeNovember 19www.hintonchamber.com

december

Journey Into ChristmasDecember 5-6www.yraf.com

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Contact Kristen Callihoo for general information, Entry forms or to volunteer at 780-865-5424

email [email protected].

The Föhn Festival takes place yearly, on the Green Square, in Hinton, Alberta. The festival begins at 5:00 pm on June 30th with entertainment on stage until the fireworks begin to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Upon completion of the Canada Day Parade, (10:00 a.m.) the multicultural food vendors open their tents and provide samples of food from their country to the 8000 attendees of the Föhn.

The day is filled with high quality performances by entertainers from across the province and from our own backyard. A special area is set aside for children to learn about the various cultures through games, songs and crafts.

The Föhn Festival has become the signature event of the Town of Hinton. It represents the ability of our community to join together to create something beautiful and sustainable. Each year attendance grows, more activities are included and more volunteers come on board in order to be a part of this annual spectacle. A scavenger hunt will take place for anyone who wants to participate, as well as a variety of draws for the less adventurous.

There is no admission fee to attend the Föhn Festival and the Green Square is wheelchair accessible. The Föhn Festival is truly a wonderful way to celebrate the many nationalities that make Canada the amazing country we call home.

food • music • dance • games • more

Bring this ad to the Föhn Festival July 1and receive one Föhney dollar.

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Super 8 Motel - Hinton 780-817-2228284 Smith Street www.super8hinton.com

Howard Johnson Plaza 780-865-4001678 Carmichael Lane www.hojo.com

Days Inn Hinton 780-817-1960358 Smith Street www.daysinnhinton.com

Holiday Inn Hinton 780-865-3221393 Gregg Avenue www.holidayinn.com

Johnson’s Motel 780-865-2374726 Carmichael Lane

Lakeview Inns & Suites 780-865-2575500 Smith Street www.lakeviewhotels.com

Nova Inn 780-865-5255782 Carmichael Lane www.novahotels.ca

Nova Lodge 780-865-4755149 Woodley Drive www.novahotels.ca

Pines Motel 780-865-2624709 Gregg Avenue www.pines-motel.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hinton 780-865-2048 462 Smith Street www.hiexpress.com

Black Bear Inn 780-817-2000571 Gregg Avenue www.blackbearinnhinton.ca

Athabasca Valley Inn & Suites 780-865-2241124 Athabasca Ave. www.athabascavalleyinnandsuites.com

BCMInns and RV Park 780-865-5099386 Smith Street www.bestcdn.com

Best Western White Wolf Inn 780-865-7777828 Carmichael Lane www.bestwestern.com

Big Horn Motel 780-865-1555485 Gregg Avenue

HOTELS & INNS

Tara Vista Inn 780-865-3391425 Gregg Avenue

Twin Pine Inn & Suites 780-865-2281595 Gregg Avenue www.twinpinemotorinn.com

Timberland Hotel 780-865-2231114 Park Street

Hinton Lodge 1-888-544-6866752 Carmichael Lane www.hintonlodge.com

Hinton Highway Inn 780-865-2658257 Gregg Avenue

HOTELS & INNS

Old Entrance B’n B Cabins 780-865-4760Hwy 40N www.oldentrance.ab.ca

Entrance Ranch 780-865-7549Hwy 40N www.entranceranch.com

Blue Lake Centre 780-865-4789Hwy 40N www.bluelakealberta.ca

Bar-F Ranch House 780-865-54773km west of Hinton www.bbcanada.com/historichouse

Overlander Mountain Lodge 780-866-233015km west of Hinton www.overlandermountainlodge.com

Folding Mountain Resort 780-866-373720km west of Hinton www.foldingmountain.com

Willowbrook Bungalows 780-865-448115km east of Hinton

Rocky Mountain Escape 780-865-012440km N of Hinton on Hwy 40, then 29.5km W on Rock Lake Road www.ecolodge.com

Black Cat Guest Ranch 780-865-3084Hwy 40N to Brule www.blackcatguestranch.ca

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS

Places to Stay

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Aspen Whispers B&B 780-865-5251276 Collinge Road www.aspenwhispers.com

Aunt Bea’s B&B 780-865-3533#20 Seabolt Estates www.bbcanada.com/9191.html

Brule B&B 780-865-4417Brule www.bbcanada.com/brulebb

Dusty Rose B&B 780-865-3497180 McArdell Drive www.bbcanada.com/9955.html

Eaton Drive B&B 780-865-3875269 Eaton Drive www.bbcanada.com/eatondrivebandb

Flying Dog B&B 780-865-4148240 Woodley Drive www.flyingdogbb.com

Garden Creek B&B 780-865-5719192 Collinge Road

Hardisty Creek B&B 780-817-2127116 Cribb Cove

Maxwell Lake B&B 780-865-4054354 Collinge Road www.jasper.ca/maxwellbnb/

Mountain Splendour B&B 780-866-2116#17 Folding Mountain Village www.mountainsplendour.com

Mountain Vista B&B 780-865-2470#1217 Mountain View Estates www.bbcanada.com/9211.html

Rocky Mountain B&B 780-865-4811272 Woodley Drive www.rockymountainbnb.com

Suite Dreams B&B 780-865-8855Lot#2 Maskuta Estates www.suitedream.com

Sunwapta B&B 1-877-860-2580111 Sunwapta Drive www.yrbd.com/sunwapta

Tammy’s B&B 780-865-1354Brule www.bbcanada.com/9490.html

Wolfden Suite 780-817-2562108 Moberly Drive www.wolfdensuite.com

Mountain Breezes B&B 780-865-1730177 Collinge Road www.members.shaw.ca/bargery

Blue Diamond Mountain B&B 780-865-4895Brule www.bbcanada.com/bluediamondmountainbedand

BED & BREAkFAST

Wyndswept B&B 780-866-3950#12 Folding Mountain Village www.wyndswept.com

McCracken Country Inn 1-888-865-5662146 Brookhart Street www.mccrackencountryinn.com

Call either Tracy or Brian to book an event or for assistance in booking a truly unique experience in the Canadian Rockies with a stay at the historic Bar ‘F’ Ranch House; 780.865.5477 or visit http://www.bbcanada.com/historichouse.

•Friendlyservice•6 rooms with queen sized beds and private

bathroom•11acres;largeenoughforanyeventbooking•Onsitecampingavailable,callforinformation•Roomsstartingat$99pernight•Mountainviewsfromallofrooms•Satellitetelevisionandwirelessinternet•Yeararoundaccommodation•Continentalbreakfast•Only20kmfromtheJasperNationalPark•4 minutes from shopping, restaurants and all

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780-865-5477C a t e R i N g a v a i l a b l e

t h e h i S t O R i Cbar “f” ranch house

thebar‘F’islocatedontheoriginalPrairieCreekRanchwherebarnsandcabinsdatefromthe1800’s,but we provide our guests with the comforts of home and the best beds in the Rockies.

golfing,hiking,quadding,fishing,horsebackridingare all nearby. In the winter there are snowmobiling and snow shoeing. Cross-country skiing at the world class hinton Nordic Centre is minutes away, anddownhill skiing atworld-famousMarmotbasin is a50 minute drive from the Bar ‘F’.

*Presentthisadvertisementfora$10discount.

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CAMPGROUNDS

Folding Mountain 780-866-3737 www.foldingmountain.com19km W of Hinton on Hwy16

POWERWATERSEWER

Gregg Lake 780-865-5600 www.albertaparks.caWilliam A. Switzer Prov. Park - 30km NW of Hinton on Hwy40

POWERWATERSEWER

Hinton Centre 780-865-0876Switzer Drive

Cache Lake 780-865-5600 www.albertaparks.caWilliam A. Switzer Prov. Park - 30km NW of Hinton on Hwy40

Gregg Cabin 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry20km S of Hinton on Hwy40, then 7.4km SE on Gregg River Road (OHV - Quadding)

Graveyard/Halfway 780-865-5600 www.albertaparks.caWilliam A. Switzer Provincial Park, 30km NW of Hinton on Hwy40

Fairfax Lake 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry113km S of Hinton on Hwy40

Emerson Lakes 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestrySundance Prov. Park - 9km N of Hinton on Willowcreek Road,then 44km NE on Emerson Creek Road

Blue Lake Centre 780-865-4789 www.bluelakealberta.ca25km NW of Hinton on Hwy40

Big Berland 780-827-138270km NW of Hinton on Hwy40

Gateway RV Park 780-865-1873685 Gregg Avenue

POWERWATERSEWER

BCMInns and RV Park 780-865-5099 www.bestcdn.com386 Smith Street

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POWERWATER Amenities

Playground

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Canadian Tire 780-865-6157868 Carmichael Lane

ESSO Travel Centre 780-817-3776738 Smith Street

Husky Car & Truck Stop 780-865-2881Hwy 16

Hinton Centre Campground 780-865-0876965 Switzer Drive

DUMPING STATIONS

Obed Lake 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry35km E of Hinton on Hwy16

Pierre Grey’s 780-827-1382120km N of Hinton on Hwy40, then 3km E on access road

Rock Lake 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry45km NW of Hinton on Hwy 40, then 32km W on Rock Lake Road

Petite Lake 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry30km NW of Hinton on Hwy40, then 16km E on Hay River road (OHV - Quadding)

Pembina Forks 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry118km S of Hinton on Hwy40

McLeod River 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry28km SE of Hinton on Robb Road

Maskuta Creek 780-865-087616km W of Hinton on Hwy 16

Lovett River 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry96km S of Hinton on Hwy40

Little Sundance 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry9km N of Hinton on Willowcreek Road, then 59km NE onEmerson Creek Road, Turn right to Sundance Road for 12km

Watson Creek 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry58km S of Hinton on Hwy40

Whitehorse Creek 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry50km S of Hinton on Hwy40, then turn right, pass Cadomin for 5km

Wildhay Group 780-865-2154 www.westfraser.com/hintonforestry45km NW of Hinton on Hwy 40, then 8km W on Rock Lake Road

Wildhorse Lake 780-866-223125km W of Hinton off Hwy16

Willowbrook Bungalow RV Park & Campground15km E of Hinton on Hwy 16 780-865-4481

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Twin Pine Inn 595 Gregg Avenue 780-865-2281

Athabasca Valley Inn 780-865-2241124 Athabasca Avenue

Boston Pizza 780-817-2400506 Carmichael Lane

Gus’ Pizza 346 Hardisty Avenue 780-865-4232

Greentree Restaurant 780-865-3321Holiday Inn, 393 Gregg Avenue

L&W Pizza and Spaghetti House 780-865-4892414 Carmichael Lane

Smitty’s Restaurant 780-865-6151445 Gregg Avenue

Ranchers Sports Bar & Grill 780-865-9785438 Smith Street

Jacoby’s General Store 780-692-3939Cadomin

Happy Valley Restaurant (Chinese) 780-865-2999150 Athabasca Avenue

The Old Grind 175 Pembina Avenue 780-865-1934

Tim Hortons 520 Carmichael Lane 780-865-4420

Queens Café 124 Market Street 780-865-5050

Starbucks Safeway, Parks West Mall

Royal Garden (Chinese) 780-865-1111296 Smith Street

Husky House Restaurant 780-865-2833511 Gregg Avenue

Our Place 163 Athabasca Avenue 780-865-1166

A & W 333 Gregg Avenue 780-865-3034

Arby’s 263 Gregg Avenue 780-865-4229

Dairy Queen 804 Carmichael Lane

McDonalds 840 Carmichael Lane 780-865-5227

kFC 538 Carmichael Lane 780-865-3615

Quiznos 417 Gregg Avenue 780-865-2727

Marble Slab 417 Gregg Avenue 780-865-7779

Subway 506 Carmichael Lane 780-865-4525

FAMILY

COFFEE SHOP

FAST FOOD

Stone Peak Restaurant 780-866-2330Overlander Mountain Lodge, 15km west of Hinton on Hwy 16

Olympia Restaurant (Greek) 780-865-7700129 Jasper Street

Tokyo Sushi (Japanese) 780-865-2120571 Gregg Avenue

Ranchers Sports Bar & Grill 780-865-9785438 Smith Street

Woodcutter Lounge 780-865-2281Twin Pine Inn, 595 Gregg Avenue

Fireside Lounge 780-865-3321Hinton Holiday Inn, 393 Gregg Avenue

Cheers Lounge 780-865-2241Athabasca Valley Inn & Suites, 124 Athabasca Avenue

Olympia Lounge 780-865-7700Downstairs, 129 Jasper Street

Masters Sports Lounge 780-865-2655137 Athabasca Avenue

Poncho’s (Mexican) 780-865-1153201 Pembina Avenue

Domino’s Pizza 780-740-0099#6-554 Carmichael Lane

Joey’s Only Seafood 780-865-4930343 Gregg Avenue

Pete’s Steakhouse 780-865-4001Howard Johnson’s Hotel, 678 Carmichael Lane

FINE DINING

ETHNIC FOOD

LOUNGE

Places to Eat

780-865-1934175 Pembina AvenueLocated behind the Tourist Information Centre

in the Hill Shopping Centre

Cappuccino & LatteSoup and Sandwich * Panini

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Parks West Mall 900 Carmichael Lane 780-865-1999

MALL

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Hinton Liquor Store 125 Jasper Street 780-865-2616

The Wild Orchid 1336 Switzer Drive 780-865-3228

Parks West Liquor Town 780-865-1900Parks West Mall

Imperial Liquor 780-865-3633105 Athabasca Avenue

Timberland Liquor Store 780-865-2231114 Park Street

Valley Liquor Outlet 780-865-2205114 Athabasca Avenue

Ranchers Spirits 438 Smith Street 780-865-1776

PHARMACY

Hill IDA Pharmacy 780-865-2473177 Pembina Avenue

Valley IDA Pharmacy 780-865-7967111 Government Road

king Drug & Home Health Care 780-865-2645145 Athabasca Avenue

IGA Hill Pharmacy 780-865-7455632 Carmichael Lane

Shoppers Drug Mart 632 Carmichael Lane

Wal-Mart Pharmacy Parks West Mall 780-865-1575

DEPARTMENT STORES

Canadian Tire 868 Carmichael Lane 780-865-6157

Wal-Mart Parks West Mall 780-865-1421

Dollarama Parks West Mall 780-865-2235

Bargain Shop 127 Athabasca Avenue 780-865-4977

Fields 117 Athabasca Avenue

Liquidation World 780-865-3015157 Pembina Avenue

Hinton Home Hardware Building Centre582 Carmichael Lane 780-865-3371

HUNTING & FISHING SUPPLIESHigh Calibre Sports 137 North Street 780-865-3678

LAUNDROMATkoin Spin & Dry 220 Pembina Avenue 780-865-7330

Hinton Mohawk Hwy 16 West 780-865-3511

MUSICFreezen Hot Music 780-865-9768#104 – 1336 Switzer Drive

CD Plus Parks West Mall 780-865-3653

BANkING

ATB Financial 207 Pembina Avenue 780-865-2294

RBC Royal Bank 874 Carmichael Lane 780-865-3344

Scotiabank 432 Carmichael Lane 780-865-3377

Servus Credit Union 780-865-40001-108 Athabasca Avenue

CAR WASH

Hinton Tempo 106 Market Street 780-865-4046

Hinton Truck & RV Wash 780-865-5553116 Steele Crescent

Outback Express Lube & Wash 780-817-2252B-102 Joblin Street

Esso 438 Smith Street 780-817-3776

kwick ‘N’ kleen 122 MacLeod Avenue 780-865-3203

GIFT SHOP & JEWELLERY

Blossoms Flower & Gift Shop 780-865-6111216 Pembina Avenue

Huckleberry Gift Shop 780-865-3079189 Pembina Avenue

Hinton Florists & Gifts 780-865-3183144 Athabasca Avenue

Gold Brick Parks West Mall 780-865-2775

CLOTHING

Athletes World Parks West Mall 780-865-3365

Bootlegger Parks West Mall 780-865-4826

Christine’s Clothes Closet 780-865-5095161 Athabasca Avenue

Ardene’s Parks West Mall 1-877-606-4233

Escape Clothing Company 780-817-2008858C Carmichael Lane

Fusion Skateboard & klothing 780-865-5999151 Athabasca Avenue

Mark’s Work Wearhouse 780-865-1544Parks West Mall

GROCERIES

Landmark Health Food 780-865-2564197 Pembina Avenue

IGA Hill 632 Carmichael Lane 780-865-3061

IGA Valley 108 Athabasca Avenue 780-865-4801

Canada Safeway Parks West Mall 780-865-5982

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Park Lane Tr Ct . . . . . . . . F17Parker Place . . . . . . . . . . B13Park Street . . . . . . . . . . . .E7Park Village Townhouses . E13Pembina Avenue . . . . . . .E8Pineridge Village . . . . . . .F3Plante Cove . . . . . . . . . . . E18Poboktan Road . . . . . . . E14Poplar Place . . . . . . . . . . E15Reimer Drive . . . . . . . . . . C6Rispler Way . . . . . . . . C5-D5Robb Road . . . . . . . . D8-A6Rowan Street . . . . . . . . . .E5Schnur Cove . . . . . . . . . . E18Scobie Crescent . . . . . . . C12Scott Street . . . . . . . . . . . .E9Seabolt Crescent . . . . . . C6Seabolt Drive . . . . . . C6, C7Seabolt Square . . . . . . . . C6Sherwood Street . . . . . . .E6Sherwood Drive . . . . . . . .E6

Shillbeer Cove. . . . . . . . . E18Simpson Street . . . . . . . . E15Sitar Crescent . . . . . B12-B13Skogg Avenue . . . . . . . .D18Smith Street . . . . . . C11-C13Sornberger Place . . .B11-B12Steele Crescent . . . D12-D13Sunwapta Drive . . . E14-E13Sutherland Avenue . D5-C5Switzer Drive . . . . . . E7-F16Swanson Drive . . . . E12-E13Talbot Drive . . . . . . . . D5-D6Tamarack Avenue. . E15-E16Tamarack Court . . . . . . . E16Tamarack Cove . . . . . . . . E16Tamarack Drive . . . . . . . .D15Thompson Place . . . . . . E15Timber Lane . . . . . . . . . . .E7Timber Street . . . . . . . . . .E8Tocher Avenue . . . . B11-C12Veats Avenue . . . . . . . . . .F5

Vinson Harbour . . . . . . . D5Wanyandi Avenue . . E5-D4Wapituk Road . . . . . . . . . E14Webb Street . . . . . . E15-F15West Jasper Street . . . . .E7West River Road . . . G2-G6Willets Avenue . . . . . . . . .E9Willowcreek Road . F17-G14Willow Drive . . . . . . . . . . E15Wilson Avenue . . . . . . . . E18Williams Road . . . . . . . . . G6Wolf Willow Cove . . . . . .E3Woodland Court . . . . . . F15Woodley Drive . . . . . . E1-F1

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The Gregg Cabin Recreation Area is located near the Gregg River, which has good fishing for rainbow trout, bull trout, eastern brook trout and whitefish (check local regulations for limits and restrictions). The Pine Management Trail starts from the Gregg Cabin Recreation Area and is popular for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and All Terrain Vehicles (quads). The Gregg Cabin also makes a good starting or ending point for hiking the Bighorn Trail. The Picnic Shelter has a wood stove good for heating up food or just warming up. There are also five picnic tables on this site, both inside and outside of the Picnic Shelter for day use.

This collection of seven clear-blue lakes is another gem found in Sundance Provincial Park. The trail system, recommended for people with moderate hiking ability, incorporates three loops that total eight kilometres in length around four of the lakes. Suitable for day hikes, visitors to the trails will be witness to these pristine lakes left by glacial melting, as well as the high sediment deposits – called eskers – that separate the bodies of water. Item B on Page 20 map.

Visitors can take the Wild Sculpture Trail past the hoodoos – formations of sandstone that have been naturally sculpted by wind through the ages. The trail is around 9 kilometres in length one way and can easily be hiked in a day, although there are designated camping spots for those wishing to stay overnight in this healthy forest with abundant wildlife and waterfowl. Those taking the trek will also enjoy spectacular skyline views of the Sundance Valley in the Sundance Provincial Park. Item C on Page 20 map. For more information, see www.albertaparks.ca

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For more information, visit www.albertaparks.caor call 780-865-5600.

The largest wilderness area in Alberta, and the second largest provincially protected area, Willmore offers a unique back country experience in some of the last undisturbed range of many wildlife species in Alberta. It’s 4,597 km2.

Follow the history of the park on 750 km of trails created by the hard-working trappers, outfitters, surveyors and Native peoples who used the area. Grave sites and cabin ruins can be seen throughout the park. Visitors to Willmore should be experienced and well-equipped for a rugged back country trip. There is no vehicle access.

Willmore protects examples of all three sub-regions of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region and part of the upper foothills sub-region. The high slopes and sheer cliffs of the alpine provide critical habitat for mountain goats and bighorn sheep. Sensitive species such as the harlequin duck and bull trout use the delicate wetlands

of the sub-alpine. The rich mix of plants and trees in the montane attracts many species of wildlife.

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Pierre Grey’s LakesBeaver, marten, mink, otter and wolf – the furs of these animals were the first resource to attract economic growth in Alberta’s Northern Rockies. Pierre Gris (or Grey) was a Métis who ran a successful independent trading post near Grande Cache in the 1880s and 1890s. In the winters Pierre would trade with trappers and hunters bringing in furs from the eastern slopes of the mountains. When spring came he would travel with pack horses to Lac Ste. Anne and Edmonton to sell the furs and purchase supplies. Pierre and his wife Anne both died during the flu epidemic of 1918. See Item I on Page 20 map.

You can still see the remains of his trading post nestled among this beautiful group of five small lakes. Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park is 120 km north of Hinton on Highway 40, near the scenic town of Grande Cache. The lakes have excellent fishing for rainbow trout and brook trout.

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Nestled between the Willmore Wilderness Park and the Rock Lake-Solomon Creek Wildland Park, the Rock Lake Provincial Park offers camping, boating and picnicking facilities and is a popular staging area for trips into the undeveloped wilderness of its neighbouring parks.

The hillsides and valleys that surround the lake provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for species such as elk, deer and bighorn sheep and the lake itself is a great place to fish for mountain whitefish and lake trout.

One of the key features of Rock Lake-Solomon Creek Wildland (Item H on Page 20 map) can be seen from the Athabasca Lookout in Switzer Park: the dramatic elevation gain of 4,500 feet between Solomon Creek on the valley floor, and Boule Roche in the heights of the Rocky Mountains.

The change in elevation creates a diversity of habitats ranging from grassy meadows and shrub lands, to dense coniferous forests and mixed woods which

rise up to meet the sub-alpine and alpine habitats found on the slopes and ridges at higher elevations.

The low valley at Rock Lake Provincial Park is a critical wildlife corridor into Willmore Wilderness and Jasper National Park. Elk, deer and bighorn sheep rely on the area’s open grassy slopes for their winter range. The southern tip of the park has some interesting geological formations, including a waterfall at Ogre Canyon.

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BruleBrule’s rich history dates back to 1912 with the discovery of coal in the area and the hamlet boomed in the early 1920s, boasting amenities like a theatre, golf course, race track and a hospital. Those boom days and amenities are gone, but the hamlet remains a vibrant community with its own ball tournament and rodeo each summer. Nearby sites to see include Ogre Canyon (Item D on Page 20) and the Brule Sand Dunes (Item E on Page 20), where explorers can still spy the remains of the old train station. There is no road access to either of these sites, so bring your hiking gear. Area trails continue to attract hikers, bikers, horseback riders and quadders.To access Ogre Canyon, please refer to Page 34 for more information.

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Accommodations and Casual Fine Dining with Mountain Views. Located at the edge of Jasper National Park and Just 15 minutes East of Hinton on Highway 16.

A Jewel in the Canadian Rockies...

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Wildhorse Lakes & Kinky LakeLocated just 20 km west of town, the stocked Wildhorse and Kinky Lakes are a popular fishing hole for rod and reel enthusiasts. Wildhorse Lake is great for rainbow trout fishing, and Kinky Lake contains an abundance of brook trout. Located in the Wildhorse Provincial Recreation Area, the lakes are also an excellent camping spot that feature a few trail systems as well.

WiLdhoRSE LAkE PRoviNciAL REcREATioN AREA

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Put out your campfires.

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) is reminding anyone headed to forested areas this year to take extra caution when enjoying their campfire.

While you are enjoying outdoor activities in Alberta’s forested areas and campgrounds, remember to make fire safety part of your plans. Hot embers from a campfire or a carelessly discarded cigarette butt can start a devastating wildfire.

“We usually see a major spike in fires over the long weekend,” said Rob Harris, a wildfire information officer with SRD. “Conditions are very dry in the spring and it’s important to be extra careful.”

Whenever possible, build your fire in designated fire pits. If these pits are not available try to use a site where a campfire had been previously made. Dig or scrape a pit down to the mineral soil and set stones or gravel around the rim to contain embers and hot ashes.

“Try to build a fire on a site that has been previously cleared,” said Harris. “If there is no site available, make sure to construct the new site away from any dry grasses or overhanging branches that could possibly catch fire.”

Always keep your fire small and never leave it unattended. When finished, make sure you properly extinguish your fire by soaking the pile, stirring the ashes, and soaking again. If you still feel any heat above the ashes, your fire is still burning beneath the surface and can come back to life. Your fire is only extinguished when absolutely no heat is coming from the ashes.

“Always extinguish your campfires completely,” said Harris. “An improperly extinguished campfire is one of the main causes of wildfires in Alberta.”

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Ten minutes northwest of Hinton along Athabasca River

Please phone or e-mail for reservations

Phone 780-865-4760e-mail: [email protected]: www.oldentrance.ab.ca

Hwy 40 North, 26118 Old Entrance Road*Present this advertisement to receive a $10 discount

*Map courtesy Alberta Parks

William A. SwitzerProvincial Park

Located just 15 minutes away from Hinton on Hwy. 40 north, William A. Switzer Provincial Park (Item A on Page 20) is an uncrowded gem nestled in the Canadian foothills. The park offers year-round outdoor recreation and nature appreciation with vivid views of Canada’s spectacular Rocky Mountains, an interpretive canoe route along one of the most intact river valleys in Alberta’s foothills, numerous forest trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing, excellent wildlife watching opportunities from easily-accessible viewing platforms and self-guided interpretive trails. The park also features a variety of camping options, as well as a range of summer interpretive programs that highlight the park’s unique history, wildlife and vegetation.

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park is the hub of the Northern Rockies. Come and enjoy camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking,

beach activities and interpretive programs. Located just 25 km northwest of Hinton on Highway 40.

www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/switzer

Interpretive Services – Enjoy free park programs including guided hikes, presentations on wildlife and history, and exciting family adventures. Call 780-865-5600 for more information.

Visitor Centre – Open from May to September at the lovely Kelley’s Bathtub. Receive free maps and information on the Northern Rockies. View interpretive displays and tour the gift shop.

Environmental Education – Switzer Park is the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. We are offering a dozen different curriculum based programs for school groups from Kindergarten to Grade 7. Call Scott Sunderwald at 780-817-3797 for more information.

E mail: [email protected]: 780 865 4789www.bluelakealberta.ca

Blue Lake Centre in the heart of William A. Switzer Park20 minutes North of Hinton, Hwy 40 N.

Blue Lake CentreOutdoor Training and Retreat CentreSpecializing in Group Functions of All Types

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Present This Advertisement When You’veMade a Reservation, and Receive a Free Book.

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Cadomin & Whitehorse Wildland ParkWhitehorse Wildland Park is located in the front ranges of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region. The majority of the park is located above the tree-line where extensive alpine meadows and sub-alpine slopes host extremely fragile soils and plants. Over 277 species of plants, of which 37 are considered to be provincially rare or unusual for the area, have been documented in the park. Following protection in 1998, park stewards began work to restore the damage caused to alpine soil and plants, by off-highway vehicles.

At lower elevations the Whitehorse creek valley provides important habitat for sensitive species like grizzly bears and harlequin ducks. Elk, moose, mule deer, bighorn sheep, black bears, wolves, cougar, marmots, pika and over 128 bird species can also be found in the park. The Cadomin Cave (Item F on Page 20 map) is essential to the little brown bat as it is one of only four known bat hibernacula (overwintering residences) in Alberta.

The fragile Cardinal Divide (Item G on Page 20) ridge area is accessible on foot only, but even the parking lot offers fantastic views.

Explore the Cadomin cave from May to the end of August. Help protect the bats and the fragile cave environment by respecting seasonal cave closures and following “leave no trace” practices.

Back country hiking and camping are popular activities. Be bear aware and leave no trace!

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Enjoying the Outdoors - TogetherThis is where we work and live. We camp, hike and fish. That’s why we are committed to providing outdoor recreational opportunities today and into the future.

Our Cardinal River Operations is located 40 kilometres south of Hinton in an area that is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. We work with governments, First Nations, stakeholders and other resource-based companies to ensure there are safe places to enjoy life outdoors. For example, we provide financial support for the operation of Whitehorse Creek campground.

For more information about our designated access trails and recreation access around Cardinal River Operations visit www.teck.com or call 780-692-5100.

In July and August, Cardinal River Operations offers free public mine tours. To learn more call Lisa at 780-865-7064 or email: [email protected].

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602 Connaught, Jasper National Park780-852-4231 • [email protected]

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JasperJasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history, has its park gates only 15 minutes west of Hinton and the Municipality of Jasper a mere 75 km away. The scenic drive from Hinton usually features a wide variety of wildlife viewing opportunities with big horn sheep dotting the roadside, or sometimes even a mama bear and her cubs. There are a number of historical and interpretive sites, as well hiking expeditions that range from one hour to multiple days. Check out the world-famous Maligne Lake and take a boat tour, or rent a kayak or canoe and cruise this beautiful waterway at your own speed!

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Self Guided Adventures

Located at Hinton ESSO780-865-9785

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Family Restaurant open 6:00 am to 10:00 pmLounge open 4:00 pm to Midnight or later

Conference Room • Full menu delivery from 11:00 am to Midnight

Beaver Boardwalk• EnjoyCanada’slongest

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species of birds, and be sure to watch for the busy beavers. Wildlife viewings are best at dawn and dusk.

Hinton Bike Park• TestyourskillsattheHinton

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Beach Fun• Enjoyapicniconthesandy

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Hot Springs• EnjoyasoakatMietteHot

Springs, a 45 minute drive from Hinton’s town limits.

• Withashorthikefromthepool, you can see and touch the source of the natural hot springs.

Backpacking in the Willmore Wilderness Park• 2to10daysofbackpackinghikingorhorsebackridingtrips.• Thisuntouchedruggedwildernessisanexplorer’sdream.• Notfortheinexperienced,thisruggedbackcountryhasnoroadaccess,andshouldbelimitedto

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Ogre Canyon Hiking• 30minutedrivefromHinton

on Hwy 40 North, you will arrive at the hamlet of Brule. Go straight through on Main Street until you reach a T-junction. Turn left, and travel through private horse lease land. Once you open the Texas gates, make sure you close them behind you. Please use respect, as this is a Wildland Park. The access road can be very rough and muddy – four-

wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended.

• After8kmofdriving,youwillreach the parking lot.

• Aboutanhourofsteephikingto the top of the ridge brings you to the boundary of Jasper National Park.

• SpectacularviewofAthabascaRiver and the Rocky Mountains.

• Watchforsmallhallsintherock, which may lead to a cave system.

Cardinal Divide Hiking• OnehourdrivefromHinton

on Hwy 40 South, you will reach the trail head of Cardinal Divide.

• Onehourtotwohoursof hiking exploration of spectacular Cardinal Divide.

• Wildlifeviewingopportunities on the Hwy 40 drive.

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Get Outside...152 Spacious Campsites

16 Pristine Lakes

7 Scenic Parks

3 Major Rivers

1 Great Vacation!

See all the great things you can do in Yellowhead County starting on page 20.

1•800•665•6030 www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca

2010 hinton & northern rockies guide

Documents

town of hinton map

willmore wilderness

switzer provincial park

jasper national park

whitehorse wildland

untapped wilderness

provincial parks paradise

rock climbers