Location
Kootenay Plains is located along the David Thompson Highway #11 about 150 km west of Rocky Mountain House or 20 km east of the Hwy 93 junction at Saskatchewan Crossing, east of the Banff National Park border.
History
People have been coming to Kootenay Plains for 10,000 years as many prehistoric archeological sites, such as hunting and fishing camps have shown. The importance of the area to aboriginal peoples is also evident in more recent religious and ceremonial sites.
Ecology
Ecology
Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve protects one of the best examples of montane habitat in all of Alberta. Shielded within the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains, this unique grassland and forest mosaic is home to many species of rare plants and provides important habitat for wildlife.
“There is something very magical about this place which begs for further investigation, appreciation, enjoyment, something I cannot currently understand. It is a feeling. A draw. I shall return. When you are in the area, you may feel the same tug and take more time to discover the essence of this special place. It is a 'leave no trace' place. There is a spiritual presence.”
- Hiking with Barry (hikingwithbarry.com)
