The Past That Moves
The towns in the Crowsnest Pass are so very close together that it can be hard to keep track of which one you are in. They have guided walking tours that take you through the local spots of historical interest. These self guided walks are perfect for a beautiful fall day, when some of the high season events aren't running. There are numerous places to pull off the highway at "Points of Interest". This day started at Lundbreck Falls and took me all the way to Sparwood, BC. I Stretched my legs at Leitch Collieries and found the most marvelous store in Bellevue (I think) where I finished my Christmas shopping. It was a sobering day. Some history is filled with tragedy and the Crowsnest Pass has had more than it's fair share. In the space of a few years, only a few miles apart, were the deadliest rock slide and the deadliest mine disaster ever seen in Canada. The effects of the Frank Slide in 1903 and the Hillcrest Mine Disaster in 1914 are still felt, over a century late...