8 Thrilling Places In Southern Alberta (Besides Banff)

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  • @kjo8090
    @kjo8090 Рік тому +88

    Alberta is a beautiful province! I'm lucky to call it home.

    • @girlgarde
      @girlgarde Рік тому +7

      Indeed, I'm pleased to call it the place where I was born and raised. It has a number of lovely sights and two fairly big cities (Edmonton and Calgary) in it plus Alberta provides Canada with oil and is basically Canada's economic engine even if Justin Trudeau thinks otherwise.

    • @Fetish-Footage-Forum
      @Fetish-Footage-Forum Рік тому +3

      @@girlgarde Trudopey will never admit to that. Maybe it's time to bring Harper back from retirement.

    • @pambp5978
      @pambp5978 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Fetish-Footage-Forumnot sure what Harper did for Alberta for 11 yrs.. you would think things would be perfect with cons provincially and federally.. things are not always Trudeau's fault

    • @Fetish-Footage-Forum
      @Fetish-Footage-Forum Рік тому +2

      @@pambp5978 If you are not from Alberta then you don’t know. And if you are from Calgary then you world definitely know. And yes, things are not always Trudeau’s fault. But more are his faults then should be, for the prime minister of Canada. And when you are the leader, buck should stop with you.

    • @pambp5978
      @pambp5978 Рік тому

      @@Fetish-Footage-Forum why would you assume I am not from Alberta...

  • @chfrancis1973
    @chfrancis1973 5 місяців тому +7

    Alberta is awesome! Born and raised in Lethbridge Alberta 🇨🇦

  • @MrGaryRoberton
    @MrGaryRoberton Рік тому +161

    I would have added "Head Smashed In " Buffalo Jump its not to everybody's taste but an interesting part of first nations history The old whiskey traders fort Whoop Up in the old man river valley is another one. Great job!!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +23

      I did go and was going to add it but somehow half the footage didn't turn out. THat is what I ditched my GoPro and bought an Action Cam. Head Smashed In will get a stand alone video next time I am out.

    • @TheBigHeavyKevy
      @TheBigHeavyKevy Рік тому +6

      Head smashed in is definitely a cool place and I recommend it often.

    • @SirManfly
      @SirManfly Рік тому +5

      @@attrellI have been to Dry Island Buffalo Jump in south eastern Alberta and it was very cool to see just how far the Buffalo 🦬 would have fallen after tumbling down! 😮 Fun fact: don’t drive down or stay down if it’s raining or after it rained because the gravel road is so slippery you may not be able to drive back up!! 😮

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    • @nomimalone7520
      @nomimalone7520 Рік тому +1

      Not to everyone's taste?

  • @RaymondDM
    @RaymondDM Рік тому +17

    I miss Dinosaur Prov Park. I was a park ranger there for 4 years.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      Must have been a fun job!

    • @RaymondDM
      @RaymondDM Рік тому +3

      It was. Lots of resource management work. Piles of history there. The list of what the job entailed was huge. Definitely more than meets the eye.

  • @hellos3487
    @hellos3487 Рік тому +24

    Elkwater in Cypress hills is a great place. Reesor lake, and grayburn gap are in that area as well.
    If you're in red rock park. Stop at premium sausage in seven persons, and have a sausage on a bun. Smells wonderful in there.
    Fort McLeod is also a great place to go.
    Love your channel. Thank you for sharing!☮️❤️🙂🙏🌈🍀🎶🇨🇦

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @seskafuzen4616
      @seskafuzen4616 6 місяців тому

      I want to go there sooo bad

    • @seskafuzen4616
      @seskafuzen4616 6 місяців тому

      Did you know cypress hill has like 4 unique ecosystems? It seems like a really spiritual place I need to go visit

  • @randolphlearning5255
    @randolphlearning5255 Рік тому +18

    This is a great video. Photography is spot on. The commentary is thoughtful and clear. Your speaking voice is clear and well pronounced.
    Investing in audio equalization, mics, recording studio with acoustics. Fifty percent of your show is audio.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Thank you! I bought one of those Blue microphones last month!

  • @shaunna6673
    @shaunna6673 9 місяців тому +32

    I'm proud to be from Alberta. Such a beautiful province.

    • @SandraCat22
      @SandraCat22 9 місяців тому +1

      Just as long as you’re not from Edmonton 😁😁😁
      I’m a proud Calgarian

    • @bob-qz9ey
      @bob-qz9ey 8 місяців тому

      Ya, Alta and BC - wow! Hey, add Sask and Man, and share of Yukon for what'd be an awesomely wealthy country.

  • @ATeacozyIsASometimes
    @ATeacozyIsASometimes Рік тому +24

    I’ve never seen Waterton look so still! Love Red Rock Coulee - it’s like visiting Mars 🤓 I might add Dry Island Buffalo Jump and Castle Wildland PP too - Castle is so pretty with waterfalls and so much wildlife

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      I want to see Castle, I was going to do but was raining. I will try again. Thanks!

  • @ThruTheMatrix
    @ThruTheMatrix Рік тому +17

    I love how silent it is in Dinosaur Park while walking through the Hoodoos/trails - I'd pick it over Drumheller any day. Waterton is nice, but pretty tourist heavy....
    Red Rock is surreal....just amazing! Writing On Stone Park is on the top of the list as there's some great camping there and no fee for Park entry. Milk River is a nice little town to visit as well.
    Wow! Haven't been to Red Rock Coulee before. I love the fact there's just a picnic bench and the rest is nature!
    Another great video - thanks for sharing!

    • @BrodyYYC
      @BrodyYYC Рік тому +1

      I would would wager that if you asked the average Albertan more than 50% would think Dinosaur Provincial Park is Drumheller.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! I like Dino better too and hope the trail they are working on is significant!

    • @ThruTheMatrix
      @ThruTheMatrix Рік тому

      @@attrell Looking forward to that new trail for sure - watching your videos is really making me consider picking up one of those drones. Last time we were at Writing Stone there was a really loud rattle snake under a rock next to the trail - I guess it felt the vibration of our footsteps! Hearing that sound in real life, is spooky for sure!

    • @hellos3487
      @hellos3487 Рік тому

      Carry a long stick with you. You can flick the snake away with the stick.

    • @jasonjahnkeinla
      @jasonjahnkeinla Рік тому

      Right ✅️ I'm going to visit Red Rock 🪨 next week. P.S. I have some really nice drone video 📹 of Frank Slide on my YT channel.

  • @deborahkurek2988
    @deborahkurek2988 9 місяців тому +19

    Alberta is a beautiful province, so many gorgeous places to go!

  • @mjerse50
    @mjerse50 Рік тому +6

    My favourite Provence Alberta ❤ I miss you

  • @genehauser9217
    @genehauser9217 9 місяців тому +14

    I love Alberta. Born and raised in Camrose Alberta

  • @robatsea2009
    @robatsea2009 Рік тому +10

    Lots of favorites in there. My visits to Southern Alberta have invariably been during October and November, so lots of dramatic weather. Being on that bluff outside the Prince of Wales in Waterton Lakes is quite an experience at that time of the year - the wind is fierce!! I still laugh about seeing a minivan pull up, and as the door slide open the first boy outside had a moment to enjoy his ballcap being on his head before it was yanked off and set sailing to parts unknown. My last visit was not long after the fires, so it was startling to see both all of the damage as well as see what managed to escape the flames (the Prince of Wales being most notable).

  • @lacombesean4467
    @lacombesean4467 9 місяців тому +10

    Nanton has great shops, I always stop there and wander on my way south. Love this Province...came from west coast 25 years ago and never looked back

    • @annahisir4668
      @annahisir4668 8 місяців тому +1

      And tour in Nanton a Historic Grain Elevator which is very educational and Interesting.

    • @seskafuzen4616
      @seskafuzen4616 6 місяців тому

      Amazing antique shops there!

  • @acerjuglans383
    @acerjuglans383 Рік тому +4

    I've been to both Horseshoe and Horsethief Canyons. Stunning scenery!

  • @Notme-qu6
    @Notme-qu6 9 місяців тому +7

    Wayne, AB just off the highway near Drumheller is super interesting to visit. The road includes crossing 11 one way bridges and you end up at an abandoned mining town. The hotel and cafe are great attractions - fascinating history and the best bison burger I’ve ever had! Camping and outside stage for entertainment near the hotel.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому +1

      I like that town

  • @91mattmac
    @91mattmac 5 місяців тому +2

    12:58 don’t forget to check out the High Rockies pass trail when you’re out in K-Country. It’s a multi use circuit trail that traverses through the valley and connects to a lot of amazing trails with plenty of day use areas. Parts of the trail can be busy but it is plenty big enough (part of the coast to coast trail) that you can avoid most of the people if you want.

  • @augustshades
    @augustshades 9 місяців тому +8

    i love our province so much. down south is the golden land.

  • @michaelcorey9890
    @michaelcorey9890 9 місяців тому +5

    Love that you added the bird of prey sanctuary, it's so much fun for kids.
    And as to Writing-on-Stone, rattlesnakes aren't exactly rare. It's our go to camping and seeing a rattlesnake a few times a year is common, in my experience

    • @tinandglass
      @tinandglass 8 місяців тому

      First camping trip there and I saw one along the trail that takes you to the battle scene. Not to mention finding a few shed snake skins along the way.

  • @Chris_fg6ck
    @Chris_fg6ck Рік тому +9

    Lived in Lethbridge for 6 years. Great place and lots of great memories❤ Thank you for sharing this video!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @hikethisplanet1017
      @hikethisplanet1017 Рік тому +2

      I lived there as well. It really is a great town. Love Lethbridge.

    • @kh7794
      @kh7794 8 місяців тому

      It changed since COVID and lockdown. I used to love it here, now I'd give damn near anything to leave. The people changed. I'm very introverted and mind my own business and bother no one yet I've had more incidents of people being just plain mean and nasty for no reason at all since lockdown added then all the years before combined.

  • @andres60999
    @andres60999 5 місяців тому

    This one of my favorites, and I dream of it. I love your other tunes, but this one sticks in my psyche and comes to me while sleeping.❤️

  • @chriscalon8913
    @chriscalon8913 Рік тому +2

    Great video. Looked like you picked an amazing day to go to some of these places. Can't believe how clear the reflection was on the lakes in Kananaskis. I would add Sheep River Falls. Beautiful area!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Thanks and yes I agree I should have

  • @Ed-R
    @Ed-R Рік тому +17

    Hi Chris. Subbed to your channel a couple weeks ago. 25% of Frank was buried during the slide, the rest of town was just west of the slide. The slide happened in 1903, when Alberta was still part of the Northwest Territories. Alberta became a Province in 1905, same day as Saskatchewan. Thank you for bringing us along for the Road Trip. Stay Safe and on to the next Adventure.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the info! It's quite an amazing place to see!

    • @HeronPoint2021
      @HeronPoint2021 Рік тому

      just ran into three sisters, about 60, all from Frank. My God they're hot. Justanotherrreason to visit s. Alberta!

  • @gregpadberg1402
    @gregpadberg1402 Рік тому +4

    Lundbreck Falls is always a nice stop for us, especially after picking up donuts from Bootsma Bakery in Lethbridge. Also a nice hike up The Miners' Path in Coleman.

  • @karmelicanke
    @karmelicanke Рік тому +12

    On the main drag in Waterton Park in summer, it is common to see a bull elk settled down on the lawn just feet from the sidewalk. Being massive in size, [ weighing 392 - 1029 lbs.] sporting a huge rack of antlers, they don't seem to scare stupid tourists who approach them as if they are tame. It adds excitement to their vacation being nearly gored or stomped to death. Enjoyed your travelog. Thanks.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @matthewkretz4257
      @matthewkretz4257 Рік тому +1

      Common to see Mule deer, not elk.
      Waterton has a heard of over 1,000 elk but they do not entre the town site.
      - Resident of the park

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke Рік тому +1

      @@matthewkretz4257 Thanks for saying Matthew. My experience was in 1974.

  • @patrickoconnor661
    @patrickoconnor661 5 місяців тому

    I’m born and raised in Red Deer, and I got to say this video is fantastic for ideas. And he didn’t hit them all. But what a fantastic list to start on. Great job.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  5 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @evypr0ductions
    @evypr0ductions 7 місяців тому +1

    This is a great video, thank you!
    I'm 50 from Quebec and I just started exploring the rest of our beautiful country, it really is amazing.
    I added these places to my map, can't wait to see them in person!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! I hope you have a great trip!

  • @bardownfardown
    @bardownfardown 6 місяців тому +1

    amazing video, so blessed to be born in Alberta.

  • @robertpearson8798
    @robertpearson8798 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m from Ontario but I’ve been to most of these places. Very good and well presented video, thanks.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @larsiversen1899
    @larsiversen1899 Місяць тому

    Great Video. I've been to all of these places, except the Red Rock Canyon and Writing on Stone Provincial Park. They are on "To Visit list". Another great Hike is to the "Big Beehive" overlooking Lake Louise, Alberta, but it's quite strenuous at times, but worth it when you get to the top.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Місяць тому

      You'll LOVE writing on stone!!!

  • @sadie1392
    @sadie1392 7 місяців тому +2

    You definitely nailed the top spots. I always remind everyone of the bonus spot just outside AB which is Going To The Sun Road and Many Clacier, make sure it is on your bucket list. Banff is over crowded.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  7 місяців тому

      So true!

  • @janmitchell641
    @janmitchell641 Рік тому +9

    As another person commented; you don’t want to miss Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. The history, culture, and lifestyle of the Blackfoot people is covered in this fascinating building, which is built in increasing levels into the side of the rocks leading up to the precipice of the jump. It’s very impressive because it is operated almost wholly by local indigenous people. The pride the young people take in their dancing brings a tear to the eye. To understand the significance of the millions of Bison which comprised every aspect of indigenous livelihood and culture, and which roamed the prairies and were wantonly slaughtered for game by the encroaching Europeans, is another reason for tears. Despite it all, this place is a beacon for hope.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      I did go visit and got some video, but the wind was so strong the audio was useless and the camera on the gimble was too shaky. I will go next year.

    • @mico1664
      @mico1664 9 місяців тому

      Agreed and I have to admit that the displays and the way it's set up is second to none.

  • @Robin_Lynn1984
    @Robin_Lynn1984 Рік тому +5

    I've lived in Southern Alberta my entire life.... I'll say that I have been to all of these places at least once in my life! I'm surprised you didn't do Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +2

      I did. Sadly, the wind was so bad the audio was horrible and wind blew camera so much is was shaky.

  • @NW1337_Youtube
    @NW1337_Youtube Рік тому +5

    Excellent work, vey interesting, and I have visited many of these places. Some are very surreal for sure....👍

  • @Cryozymes
    @Cryozymes 9 місяців тому +2

    What a great video of amazing places in Alberta that few people outside of the province know about.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @kissmaass
    @kissmaass 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for all your videos Chris!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  6 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @janmitchell641
    @janmitchell641 Рік тому +5

    Fabulous video! Brought back lots of memories.👏🏼👏🏼

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mico1664
    @mico1664 9 місяців тому +3

    Writing on Stone was my unexpected gem find. Great video

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @WorknotWoke89
    @WorknotWoke89 9 місяців тому +4

    Alberta, my province the beautiful with wonderful and amazing people :)

  • @chuckmoney3799
    @chuckmoney3799 9 місяців тому +4

    Cypress hills is amazing, Elkwater is the town. If you mountain bike or hike the trails there are open before anywhere else in Alberta with decent ones. It is the highest point in Canada between the Rockies and the other mountains to the east. Cold as balls lakes though, but decent fishing. Many campsites as well. Also there is lookout point, which is just beautiful

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Love that place!

  • @Cynocehali
    @Cynocehali 9 місяців тому +2

    Just moved back so I could be closer to writing on Stone provincial park. Love this place so much.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Great place!

  • @garyoliver9987
    @garyoliver9987 6 місяців тому +1

    The entire Province is gorgeous it’s my home born and raised! My late wife and I visited all of these sites her favourites were lundbreck falls and CNP ❤

    • @attrell
      @attrell  6 місяців тому

      I am so thrilled you both got to visit all this!

  • @enngee2339
    @enngee2339 9 місяців тому +2

    I moved to Alberta last year. I hope to check out some of these places this summer. Thanks!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому +1

      Have fun!

  • @dmax64
    @dmax64 Рік тому +2

    Been through Crows Nest Pass and Drumheller. Thanks for the upload☺👍

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      THanks for watching!

    • @kyleanderson1941
      @kyleanderson1941 Рік тому +1

      There are Gardner, Bull, and Rattle Snakes in both Drumheller and Crowsnest Pass just so you know. Also Hybrid Bull/Rattlers, Scorpions, and Big Wierd Spiders In Drum, as well as Timber Rattlesnakes in Crowsnest, as well as some types of water snakes and lots of Turtles!

  • @robertdesmeules6099
    @robertdesmeules6099 Рік тому +5

    Excellent video Chris,makes me want to move back to Alberta

  • @mitchellyardanoff4666
    @mitchellyardanoff4666 9 місяців тому +2

    Your videos are excellent, keep up the good work!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @hilariousname6826
    @hilariousname6826 Рік тому +4

    Thanks! I've been living in Alberta awhile and didn't know about some of those spots.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Glad I could help!

  • @francisgallozzi2595
    @francisgallozzi2595 9 місяців тому +2

    I really really really enjoyed this video very very very much !!!!!!!!!!!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @NoSuffix
    @NoSuffix Рік тому +4

    Make sure that you pick a day when there will be a special Trekkie event to visit Vulcan, Alberta. Otherwise you would be like a silly me who drove hours to the place (& back too!), took a few pictures and got bored to tears after a few minutes. The world was still much younger than today and there were good Star Trek episodes playing on TVs.

  • @andyg6312
    @andyg6312 Рік тому +2

    Yes, Alberta has everything. I know, I live here in Alberta...

  • @Salabunda
    @Salabunda 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video..Thanksforsharing. beautiful areas. My family and I are moving to Southern Alberta this year. Looking forward to it.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  11 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @indianfyre
    @indianfyre 7 місяців тому +1

    As an Ontarian new to Alberta, this is dope, thanks Chris!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @HeronPoint2021
    @HeronPoint2021 Рік тому +2

    Waterton for Easter in 1959. We were from Windfall, Alberta so it was a lot more warm than home, only minus 30 below.

  • @SandraCat22
    @SandraCat22 9 місяців тому +3

    Red Rock Coulee in Orion, Alberta is also cool. Huge spherical red rocks

  • @kathietoohey1131
    @kathietoohey1131 6 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful video.... Thank you...

    • @attrell
      @attrell  6 місяців тому

      Thank you too!

  • @janemmafernandez7842
    @janemmafernandez7842 Рік тому

    Red Rock Coulee is my favourite too. It's out of this world 😊👍

  • @TracyBirds
    @TracyBirds Рік тому +1

    Great video! Been to all these gems in southern AB.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @NinjaZXRR
    @NinjaZXRR Рік тому +1

    this was great to watch I have been living in alberta for nearly twenty years and only knew about drumheller. I will be checking out those places thanks.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Aritul
    @Aritul 8 місяців тому +2

    What a neat video! I'm very interested in Dinosaur Park, Drumheller, and Kananaskis.

    • @normmcrae1140
      @normmcrae1140 7 місяців тому +1

      You CAN'T go wrong at ANY of them!
      In Drumheller - Check out the Atlas Mine tour, The Royal Tyrell Museum, the Hoodoos and MAKE SURE you have a meal at the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne!

    • @Aritul
      @Aritul 7 місяців тому

      @@normmcrae1140 Thanks for the suggestions! Going to check out the Atlas Mine tour and the Hoodoos.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  7 місяців тому

      Both are amazing!

  • @NY_Mountain_Man
    @NY_Mountain_Man Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel. It really appeals to me. Thanks for making it.

  • @rockymountain5952
    @rockymountain5952 8 місяців тому +1

    Such great choices for this video. I've found a few new places to explore as well. Thanks!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  8 місяців тому

      Have fun!

  • @bravotwozero535
    @bravotwozero535 8 місяців тому +2

    I also enjoyed Rosebud, just south of horseshoe canyon, and the Bar U Ranch, south of Longview.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  7 місяців тому

      Thanks, I will check those out this summer!

  • @yukonica4560
    @yukonica4560 Рік тому +1

    Thank you... lots of food for thought for a hobbyist photographer from Yukon. I lost much of my mobility within the last few years and can no longer hike to many of the view options nearby.
    Your video piques interest visiting a new geography that is available within my limitations. I particularly appreciate the 'distance/difficulty' access comments. Not so inclined to travel 2500 km south to see mountains and bears but the badlands and prairie towns are very appealing. I'll be digging in to your video list for more nuggets. Thank you again. Liked and subbed.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Thank you!! Hope you get to check some of them out, you will enjoy Dinosaur Park near brooks!

  • @gwoo4207
    @gwoo4207 Рік тому +1

    Great video, you were spot on with everyone of your choices. One place that's another favourite of mine is Cardston, Alberta.

  • @notinservice3724
    @notinservice3724 Рік тому +2

    great show, thanks

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @MJ98.
    @MJ98. Рік тому +3

    Interesting places. Thank you ❤

  • @Decybello
    @Decybello Рік тому +1

    You really have an exceptionally beautiful piece of real estate there... Not only in AB, but all over the country - it's absolutely stunning. And what i apreciate even more, is that you're pretty much never interupted by some Billy-Bob trying to sell you some fries with cheese.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Ha ha yes no Billy-Bob!

  • @augustlusty
    @augustlusty 7 місяців тому +2

    i just visited frank slide and head smashed in buffalo jump! very interesting ❤🦬🪨

  • @dlaitch
    @dlaitch 9 місяців тому +1

    Exceptional tour and photography ,Chris ! Have visited 6 of the 8 sites and all were mesmerizing. ( SE Alberta was out of my travel area near Medicine Hat) . Another great spot near Lethbridge is Fort Whoop-up located near the famous railway trestle there that a previous commenter mentioned. 👍👍👍🤩🏆🏆🏆

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thanks! I will check that out.

  • @michaelnugara1
    @michaelnugara1 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks heaps for your video. We'll be there soon and you've provided some interesting ideas for places to visit.
    Cheers
    Mick

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @rubylipscomb3965
    @rubylipscomb3965 9 днів тому +1

    Excellant video!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  8 днів тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @231krw
    @231krw 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video, lots of fabulous info.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @skyunlimitedvisualmedia
    @skyunlimitedvisualmedia 8 місяців тому +2

    You should be a tour guide!!! Awesome video presentation, so many great places, thanks - now I am drawing up a list of where to go on my next visit to Canada, Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺. Sky Unlimited Visual Media

    • @attrell
      @attrell  7 місяців тому

      Wow thank you!!

  • @cryptoalchemist369
    @cryptoalchemist369 7 місяців тому +2

    #1 YOU MISSED THE MEDICINEHAT BADLANDS GUARDIANS GEOGLYPHS SITE! it's on the opposite side of medicinehat from red rock Coulee , aka the ne not the sw. every site especially waterton is epic. i visited every site you've highlighted in this video, in my Badlands tour last summer

    • @cryptoalchemist369
      @cryptoalchemist369 7 місяців тому

      lundbreck falls is awesome, and home to the Alberta Dukhabours

    • @cryptoalchemist369
      @cryptoalchemist369 7 місяців тому

      you literally covered half of the epic sites i explored last summer! writing on stone park is next level

    • @attrell
      @attrell  7 місяців тому

      Thanks! I will check it out this summer

  • @gordonstabb8037
    @gordonstabb8037 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video on Southern Alberta. Just a friendly add for you about Kananaskis Country. The paved highway pass you referred to as “Highland Pass” on Highway 40 and changing name to Highway 541 at the summit of the pass is more correctly call the “Highwood Pass”. I very much enjoyed you video log and narration . Thanks for compiling it.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Thank you!!

  • @kyleanderson1941
    @kyleanderson1941 Рік тому +7

    Could have done a long detailed Skit on Cypress Hills like the Kananaskis one, they aren't just hills there are many Small Mountains and large hills that go above 750metres and a huge 12km wide by 50km long Forest that just pops out of the badlands like Red Rock which is just 15 minutes away from the Park, the Cypress Hills are like Southern Alberta's and Saskatchewan's own little Appalachian Region. The City of Medicine Hat is also way more beautiful and full of Coulees and hills stretch out the Mid-Size City of about 85,000 ppl including RedCliff and Dunmore over an area that's the size of a more Urbanized Mid-Sized City like Lethbridge&Coaldale (a total of about 105,000) but coaldale is 10km outside of Lethbridge and many Businesses have been built in a couple new Industrial Parks between Coaldale and Lethbridge that ended up doing very good and a new Street Light Crossing was built on the Highway 3 Turnoff to the rapidly expanding Broxburn Industrial Park, which makes Coaldale and Lethbridge 5km apart once they move the City Sign and I'm Sure they will. The Indian Battle Park River Coulee trails that seperate East and West Lethbridge are beautiful parks and trails, however I prefer Medicine Hat as you get Coulees and Hills and the best City/Nature walking trails between EVERY neighborhood. It's paradise and 30 mins to Cypress and Red Rock. However my favorite Mid Size Urban City is Red Deer (125,000) and it has a vibrant DT.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +2

      I'll be making a Cypress Hills video that includes the center and east block in Saskatchewan.

  • @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck
    @BrendaHaltom-cs6ck Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video! Thank you so much! I watch a video called Candice and Jordan Camille Horsemanship and they mentioned Alberta so I came!❤️😀

  • @sherrysakatch6974
    @sherrysakatch6974 Рік тому +2

    Great info but I would definitely add Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. Amazing facility, history and you can walk out to the jump site.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому +1

      Great idea! I will do that next

  • @mstt3530
    @mstt3530 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Very informative ❤

  • @ceciliaatkinson5092
    @ceciliaatkinson5092 Рік тому +1

    Nicely done!

  • @goodyear700
    @goodyear700 5 місяців тому +1

    Great job! In the Kananaskis, the pass that you mention is the “Highwood Pass”, not Highland Pass. Opens each year around June15 until October 15th. It is also the highest paved road in Canada!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for letting me know :)

  • @InvernessFlorida2023
    @InvernessFlorida2023 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you this was truly informative and Alberta looks beautiful ❤

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @TravelswithVandSteve
    @TravelswithVandSteve Рік тому +1

    This just popped up as a suggestion and I loved it! We visited Jasper and Banff years ago but it's obvious we need to go back. What gorgeous places! When I was a child, I visited Waterton with my parents but would love to go back. (Please note I have paid attention and will go after Canadian Thanksgiving...no thank you to the rattlesnakes!!). Thanks so much for sharing these places with us!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @eliandthatsit
    @eliandthatsit Рік тому +1

    I hunt 30 minutes from red rock coulee and the land out there is just gorgeous

  • @rodcappon6249
    @rodcappon6249 9 місяців тому +4

    Writing on stone has Rattle snake and they are numerous. While campong there a snake decided it wanted to move into my brothers tent. Park ranger was kind enough to move it along. The good thing about Rattle snakes is they will warn you if you are getting to close.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank goodness!

  • @Thelifethatimlivin
    @Thelifethatimlivin 9 місяців тому +1

    Bar U Ranch is also a cool place to visit. They have a bunch of activities you can partake in. It’s worth a visit.

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      I will check it out!

  • @cynthiawelton5041
    @cynthiawelton5041 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful video - thank you

  • @jlchausse909
    @jlchausse909 9 місяців тому +2

    There are many other places in Alberta beside Banff and Jasper that are just as stunning if not more with much less people. I can remember the last time family came to visit me and wanted to go see Lake Louise. The crowd and lack of parking lesser the experience like most places tourists hear about before coming to Alberta. Most other places mostly unknown from tourist in the rockies are more enjoyable and just as pretty in my opinion if you don’t mind camping.

  • @GoWestYoungMan
    @GoWestYoungMan Рік тому +4

    I would have included Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo-Jump and the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne (Drumheller area).

  • @robhaggarty3110
    @robhaggarty3110 8 місяців тому +2

    Missed an absolute gem - Dry Island Buffalo Jump provincial park. Easily one of the most beautiful spots in all of Alberta

    • @attrell
      @attrell  8 місяців тому

      Next time!

  • @jennypenny6502
    @jennypenny6502 9 місяців тому +1

    I would love to go explore all these places 💫

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому +1

      I hope you do!

  • @marcykornelsen1387
    @marcykornelsen1387 9 місяців тому +1

    Makes me wanna go there!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  9 місяців тому

      You should!

  • @kayjenn5721
    @kayjenn5721 9 місяців тому +2

    My fav place in Kananaskis is Forgetmenot Pond. ❤

  • @LiveFree-pk8ej
    @LiveFree-pk8ej Рік тому +1

    Great video thanks

  • @rileygally2967
    @rileygally2967 6 місяців тому +1

    There’s also cactus around Drumheller, which is super rare in Alberta

  • @Secretary-p6i
    @Secretary-p6i Рік тому +3

    You missed Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. This is a Native exhibit near the Crowsnest Pass and Fort McLeod in Southern Alberta.

    • @jamriki
      @jamriki 9 місяців тому +1

      Its a Unesco World Heritage site

    • @kimcallaghan3404
      @kimcallaghan3404 8 місяців тому

      Its right off 785 west of Ft.McLeod and south west of Nolan

  • @annoyed707
    @annoyed707 9 місяців тому +1

    Ski trails were omitted. That is a lure to Kananaskis and the lovely Canmore Nordic Centre.

  • @derekvanlimbeek9588
    @derekvanlimbeek9588 Рік тому +1

    I lived in Medicine Hat for 8 months, I should've gotten out more. Very cool geography!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  Рік тому

      The area around Medicine Hat is fun!

  • @ryanbillingsley8732
    @ryanbillingsley8732 6 місяців тому +1

    There's a place in Kananaskis , 15 minutes west of Bragg Creek called the Canyon Creek Ice cave. It is has a wall of ice at the back which is there throughout the entire year.. If you haven't been there, I would recommend it!

    • @attrell
      @attrell  6 місяців тому

      Oh wow thank you! I will go there.

  • @UndeadChallenges
    @UndeadChallenges 10 місяців тому +2

    Crazy I’ve been to all of these places. I was unfortunate enough to run into a rattler in writing on stone when I was about 8, just missed my shoe. They camouflage really well with leaves

    • @attrell
      @attrell  10 місяців тому

      Oh no a rattler! Ha ha I saw a woman who just saw one there once, that was better than seeing the snake.