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ABC’s of the Rockies – F

// April 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Field, BC

Just two minutes down the road from us you’ll find incredible history, stunning scenery in some of the nicest people a little town called Field, BC.    

Tents and shacks were set up as the first settlers arrived in the 1880s to start construction on the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR).  This was crucial to not only trading but also the development of the country; it enticed many provinces to join the confederation creating the foundation for Canada.    

a little history rolls past the town of Field.

The townsite was named after an American investor, Cyrus Field, who never ended up investing a dime! The CPR built and developed many of the surrounding hiking trails and even hired Swiss guides to escort amateur mountaineers in order to entice rich potential investors to stay at the many mountain hotels and chalets.   

Swiss Guides via 1900. Photo wasn’t taken in Feild but it gives you an idea!

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Hiking at Cathedral Mountain Lodge

// July 31st, 2010 // No Comments » // Adventure Specialist

Here is a list of just a few of the great hikes that this area has to offer. Staying at Cathedral Mountain Lodge you have access to heaps of great hiking all right outside your beautiful log cabin… 

1. Takakkaw Falls: Coming from the Cree word for magnificient, in which it truely is. Takakkaw Falls is the second largest waterfall in Canada fed by the Daly Glacier which is part of the Waputik Icefield. From the base of the waterfall hikers can choose from endless trails or just relax at the base of the fall and take the inspiring sight of mother nature at its best. 

The "magnificent"

2.Twin Falls: Starting at the base of Takakkaw Falls hike to Twin Falls. This is a moderate one-way 8.5 km, so not for the sofa crowd. Your reward at the end of the trail is Twin Falls, plus Twin Falls Chalet. 

Twin Falls Chalet was initiated by the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) starting in 1908, and was developed into the more attractive two-story chalet it is now. It was and is still used as a backcountry base for hiking and mountaineering. 

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