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Grande Cache
Your guide to adventure!
Grande Cache is located in the northern part of the Rocky
Mountains, in western Alberta, along Highway 40, also known as
the Bighorn Highway or Scenic Route to Alaska.
This is the shortest and most scenic route to Alaska from the
United States.
Escape into a land of sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, green valleys,
and windswept peaks! Grande Cache is surrounded by
Photo: Antoinette Struwig of Ant Creative Photogrpahy panoramic views of 21 mountain peaks and 2 river valleys.
Grande Cache Lake Grande Cache is located 183 km south of Grande Prairie and
143 km north of Hinton. Jasper is 210 km south of Grande Cache
and Edmonton is 450 km east of Grande Cache.
This small mountain hamlet is adjacent to unspoiled Willmore
Wilderness Park. Willmore Wilderness Park has an abundance of
trails, big game, alpine flowers and spectacular waterways.
Grande Cache has an excellent choice of shops, campgrounds,
accommodations, restaurants and endless multi-use trails.
Built on a mountain plateau, the town faces south towards the
Continental Divide and the pristine Willmore Wilderness Park. An
elevation of 4200 feet gives a panoramic view of 21 mountain
Photo: Antoinette Struwig of Ant Creative Photogrpahy peaks and 2 river valleys. Grande Cache offers outstanding
Labyrinth outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle.
There is something for everyone; photographers, artists, golfers,
rafters, kayakers, hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders,
cross-country skiers, fishermen and hunters alike.
Willmore Wilderness Park is the largest mountain wilderness
area in Alberta. The pristine area is surrounded by vast tracts of
wilderness, with a trail, river or lake in every direction.
Hikers, bikers, hunting and fishing enthusiasts all enjoy the easy
access of the Grande Cache area. Camping areas abound, and
nearby Pierre Grey Lakes Provincial Recreation area, with five
lakes and developed camping spots, is a popular weekend
destination.
Photo: Antoinette Struwig of Ant Creative Photogrpahy
Blue Bridge
A publication of THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Box 6870, Edson, Alberta T7E 1V2 Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
*Please note all dates are tentative. Check dates with organizers before making plans. *Copyright All Rights Reserved.
Grande Cache
Your guide to adventure!
Grande Cache is located in the northern part of the Rocky
Mountains, in western Alberta, along Highway 40, also known as
the Bighorn Highway or Scenic Route to Alaska.
This is the shortest and most scenic route to Alaska from the
United States.
Escape into a land of sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, green valleys,
and windswept peaks! Grande Cache is surrounded by
Photo: Antoinette Struwig of Ant Creative Photogrpahy panoramic views of 21 mountain peaks and 2 river valleys.
Grande Cache Lake Grande Cache is located 183 km south of Grande Prairie and
143 km north of Hinton. Jasper is 210 km south of Grande Cache
and Edmonton is 450 km east of Grande Cache.
This small mountain hamlet is adjacent to unspoiled Willmore
Wilderness Park. Willmore Wilderness Park has an abundance of
trails, big game, alpine flowers and spectacular waterways.
Grande Cache has an excellent choice of shops, campgrounds,
accommodations, restaurants and endless multi-use trails.
Built on a mountain plateau, the town faces south towards the
Continental Divide and the pristine Willmore Wilderness Park. An
elevation of 4200 feet gives a panoramic view of 21 mountain
Photo: Antoinette Struwig of Ant Creative Photogrpahy peaks and 2 river valleys. Grande Cache offers outstanding
Labyrinth outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle.
There is something for everyone; photographers, artists, golfers,
rafters, kayakers, hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders,
cross-country skiers, fishermen and hunters alike.
Willmore Wilderness Park is the largest mountain wilderness
area in Alberta. The pristine area is surrounded by vast tracts of
wilderness, with a trail, river or lake in every direction.
Hikers, bikers, hunting and fishing enthusiasts all enjoy the easy
access of the Grande Cache area. Camping areas abound, and
nearby Pierre Grey Lakes Provincial Recreation area, with five
lakes and developed camping spots, is a popular weekend
destination.
Photo: Antoinette Struwig of Ant Creative Photogrpahy
Blue Bridge
A publication of THE WEEKLY ANCHOR Box 6870, Edson, Alberta T7E 1V2 Telephone: (780) 723-5787 Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
*Please note all dates are tentative. Check dates with organizers before making plans. *Copyright All Rights Reserved.
