Continent |
North America |
Country |
Canada |
Next Big City |
Lethbridge |
Next Town |
Pincher Creek |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shower, Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
The water is great! Clear for the most part, and no floaters to hit. On really windy days (almost always) nice white caps. Wave range from 1-4 feet. All in all a great place to learn and for those interested in being 10 feet off the water all day...this is your spot!
Type: |
Pebbles |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
The only draw back is that there's no sand, just small gravel/pebbles. Lots of grassy area just of the beach to practice flying your trainer kite. There's also over night camping available.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Summertime is always hot! One can get away with riding in only shorts, or bikinis for the ladies. Air temp. averages around 25-35°C.
Best Months: |
May, June, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
WSW, W, WNW |
Main Direction: |
W |
Because it located so close to the Rocky Mountains it is always being fed a westerly wind. Careful, it can get really gusty at times. On average the winds blow anywhere from 30-50 km/h, gusting at times to 80+ km/h.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Calgary Alberta head south on the highway to Fort McLeod and west on Highway 3 from there. About 5-10 km north of Pincher Creek. Watch for the signs. You'll be making a right turn. From Lethbridge head west on highway 3 and it's about 5-10 km easy of Pincher Creek.
Rules |
Fees |
There is a 5$ per night camping fee if you wish to stay the night.
