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The 109km trail opening up the Canadian Rockies
- The Rocky to Nordegg Rail Trail in Alberta opened as a 109km multi-use route tracing the historic Canadian Northern Railway from Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House.
- Construction started in 2012 with Alberta committing $8.5 million in 2018 to develop trails, bridges, and staging areas along the route.
- The trail offers a quieter experience than Banff and Jasper, with opportunities for paddling, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing along a relatively flat route.
- The Taunton Trestle Bridge, a 220-meter iron structure along the route, has been renovated and redecked with a viewing platform added in 2025.
- Travel Alberta officials describe the trail as a human-paced nature experience that could draw visitors for multiple days.
- Nordegg’s mining heritage sites, including the Nordegg Discovery Centre and Brazeau Collieries Mine National Heritage Site, offer historical context along the trail.
- The route provides access to Abraham Lake, Buffalo and other natural features, with wildlife such as elk and moose common in the area.
- The project aims to attract multi-day visits by diversifying activities like biking, hiking, and guided tours.
- Local residents praise the trail for revealing Alberta’s lesser-known pioneering history.
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