Alberta Rockies Adventures

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!