Clearwater County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Road through the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains with a turquoise alpine lake and forests; Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada
Road through the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains with a turquoise alpine lake and forests; Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada
We tried to shoot sunset but were about 10 minutes late. Did get some great colour over the mountains! We were located at the east end of Abraham lake, beside the dam.
~Icy Veins~

Long exposure taken near Preachers Point at Abraham Lake.
Abraham Lake is located alongside the David Thompson Highway between Saskatchewan Crossing and Nordegg, Alberta. In summertime, this artificial lake is a stunning blue-green color which makes for some amazing photo opportunities. There is often a herd of bighorn sheep right along the highway too.
However, mid-winter is when this location really shines! When the lake freezes over, methane bubbles become trapped in the ice, which you can walk or even skate on. You can see right to the bottom. Ever walked on a bubbly, crystal-clear lake? It's a surreal experience and definitely worth checking out.
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Popular cities in Clearwater County

The hamlet of Nordegg, Alberta, was a former coal-mining town and named after Martin Nordegg and the name probably means “North Corner” in a German dialect. (June 2019)

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Nordegg
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Nordegg.
Panorama of a Boat house at Maligne lake  in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada
Rocky Mountain House
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Budget
Rocky Mountain House is calling! Discover its mountain views, sledging, library and more.
Canadian panoramic aerial landscape view along river course of Cline river with river mouth into North Saskatchewan River as well Abraham Lake and Rocky Mountains in background
Cline River
Plan your trip to Cline River and take advantage of the sights and activities in the area.
Alhambra
Alhambra
Venture to Rocky Mountain House Museum and Town Office Of Rocky Mountain House—just two of the sights around Alhambra.

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