While you're vacationing in Alberta, make sure the town of Rocky Mountain House is on your list of must-sees. Stunning scenes of snow-capped peaks and glittering rivers abound here, so it's no surprise that Rocky Mountain House has plenty of green spaces to get out and enjoy the fresh air, with Crimson Lake Provincial Park being one of the most popular.
When visiting Rocky Mountain House, you can easily reach other towns and cities in your Rocky Mountain House RV rental. Leslieville is less than 20 minutes to the east from Rocky Mountain House, and Eckville is just over 30 minutes, also to the east. Search for an RV in Alberta so you can travel around town in style.
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Rocky Mountain House has fantastic green spaces that cater to outdoor adventurers of all kinds. Siffleur Falls sits just outside of the city and provides excellent trails that wind toward the North Saskatchewan River. To reach one of the best places to view the falls, walk across a suspension bridge over the river and then up a wooden boardwalk to the path leading over the Siffleur River. Guard rails have been installed to keep visitors safe while viewing the falls and the gorge far below the viewing deck. Pack a picnic and relax after making the trek up to view the falls.
Once you've found the best RV rental in Rocky Mountain House for your needs and budget, spend time exploring Crimson Lake Provincial Park. Launch your watercraft from the boat ramp and spend the day fishing or just relaxing in the sun. Hiking and biking are other popular activities at the park. The miles of trails that wind through Crimson Lake Provincial Park are well-maintained and marked for easy access. During the winter, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and sledding are favorite activities in the park. Interpretive programs are held year-round that focus on safety, education, and recreation.
The Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site is another great place to visit while renting an RV in Rocky Mountain House. This historic site emphasizes the importance of the fur trade industry in the late 1800s and shows how this industry shaped not just the town of Rocky Mountain House, but also the entire country. Visitors can tour the remnants of four different fur trade posts and forts, or camp in an authentic trapper’s tent or tipi for the night. Hands-on programs teach visitors about the fur trade and how each fur was categorized and valued. A bison herd can be seen roaming just a short distance from the historic site, lending an air of authenticity.
Locate an RV rental near Rocky Mountain House and plan to spend the weekend camping at Crimson Lake Provincial Park. More than 160 electric sites come with all the comforts of home, including a dump station, flush and pit toilets, potable water, showers, and laundry facilities. A convenience store on-site makes it easy to stock up on camping essentials.
Riverview Campground features electric and water sites as well as Wi-Fi. Pull-through campsites are available for larger RVs. Coin-operated bathroom and laundry facilities are within walking distance of most campsites. You'll find plenty of opportunities for fun here, too, including basketball and horseshoe courts, pedal go-karts, and even a disc golf course. There's also a gift shop where you can pick up a few camping essentials and souvenirs for loved ones back home.
Alternatively, park your motorhome rental in Rocky Mountain House at Centennial Park Campground. This small campground offers sites with electric hookups, fire pits, and seasonal access to potable water. Restrooms and showers are centrally located. Stop by the camp office to pick up firewood. Pets are welcome, but owners must keep them leashed and clean up after them.
Take time to learn more about the history of the area while you're in town. The Rocky Mountain House Museum is the perfect place to step back in time and see how the town was formed and the key individuals who helped establish Rocky Mountain House. Many of the exhibits take you back to a time when lumber camps and sawmills were the norms along with one-room schoolhouses. Visitors can tour Killico General Store, Glacier Schoolhouse, and the Meadows Forestry cabin.
Sign up for the Walk of History Tour and learn about the resilience of the town’s citizens following a natural disaster. A tornado ripped through downtown Rocky Mountain House and destroyed most of Main Street. While Main Street has been restored, the Walk of History Tour leads you through downtown and pays homage to the significant losses the town suffered. Before setting out on the Walk of History Tour, pick up a brochure and map to help guide you while on the journey.
The Caroline Wheels of Time Museum and Historical Village is another great place to visit. The village includes buildings from the era of pioneers coming to the region to homestead. Tour the Trunnell House, which was built in the early 1900s and completely restored and furnished with turn-of-the-century antiques. Step into the Anderson Brothers’ cabin and view some of the tools hunters and trappers used more than 100 years ago. The main museum houses exhibits that encourage people to imagine the hard life of the pioneer while viewing artifacts, newspaper clippings, and videos.
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