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There is so much to explore in Chinook Country!

Below is a listing of Cities and Townships in the region.  Click on any town to learn more about that town and everything there is to explore within it.

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Black Diamond-Top of Page

Welcome to Black Diamond, a town of about 1900 situated in the majestic foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. Just a half-hour south of Calgary, the town is a gateway to the ranchlands along the Cowboy Trail.

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Black Diamond Municipal website


 
 
Bragg Creek-Top of Page

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Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Calgary-Top of Page

Calgary, Heart of the New West is a vibrant city that offers the best of all worlds - a cosmopolitan city of nearly one million with outstanding outdoor adventure and pristine wilderness only an hour away in the Canadian Rockies. Nearly 5 million visitors... More...

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Calgary Municipal website

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Cardston-Top of Page

Situated amongst beautiful rolling hills and only thirty minutes from majestic Waterton National Park, the town of Cardston has a history befitting its people. The community... More...

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Cardston Municipal website

Cardston Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Carway-Top of Page

  Carway is a small hamlet located in the extreme south of Alberta... More...

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Claresholm-Top of Page

Come experience Claresholm, where the Wheatlands meet the Range. The inconvenience of its location, right on Highway #2, will make you stop the first time; the hospitality, people, services and scenery will make you come back again and again. The Wheatlands... More...

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Claresholm Municipal website

Claresholm Chamber of Commerce

 
 
Coaldale-Top of Page

Coaldale is all about community. Over 6,000 people call the town home and a strong sense of service keeps community projects and programs running to the benefit of young and old alike. It is a community... More...

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Coaldale Municipal website

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Coalhurst-Top of Page

In August 1910 a mine shaft was sunk approximately 10 km west of Lethbridge. This coal mine was the beginning of a community to be named Coalhurst. The coal mine was closed in 1935 following a tragic mining accident resulting in the death of 16 miners.... More...

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Coalhurst Municipal website


 
 
Coutts-Top of Page

Coutts is a village in Alberta and the location of the most important Canada – US border crossing east of Vancouver and west of Toronto. The road, which comes from Lethbridge, Alberta, is used more frequently than any other in Alberta. The road... More...

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Coutts Municipal website


 
 
Crowsnest Pass-Top of Page

Nested in the Southwest corner of Alberta, the Crownest Pass offers friendly people, a variety of restaurants, unique shopping opportunities and breathtaking scenery with our majestic Rocky Mountains as your backdrop. With world class recreational... More...

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Elkwater-Top of Page

Elkwater is a community at the western edge of the Cypress Hills in southeastern Alberta,... More...

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Enchant-Top of Page

Enchant is a lovely little town located on Highway 526 with lush green grass as far as the eye can see. A Beautiful Campground/Museum/Golf Course (Enchant Municipal Park) can be found here as well as grocery, restaurant, gas and propane facilities.... More...

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Exshaw-Top of Page

Exshaw, Alberta is a small hamlet of about 350 people. Located at least 45 minutes driving time from Calgary city limits, and 60 minutes from downtown Calgary, Exshaw is located on the north side in the eastern portion of the Bow River valley. The... More...

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Fernie-Top of Page

Fernie lies tucked away in a narrow valley in the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, right in the heart of southeast British Columbia. A town with a strong history of coal mining, Fernie was named after mining magnate William Fernie, who reported a... More...

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Fernie Municipal website

Fernie Chamber of Commerce

 
 
Fort Macleod-Top of Page

 Traditionally the crossroads and hub for South West Alberta, Fort Macleod is strategically located at the Junction of Highway 2 and Highway 3: North to Calgary, Edmonton and on to Alaska; East to Lethbridge, Taber, Medicine Hat, Saskatchewan,... More...

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Fort Macleod Municipal website

Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce

 
 
Glenwood-Top of Page

Glenwood is a small, picturesque village located close to the mountains. It boasts a strong community spirit. Glenwood's greatest export, even surpassing cheese, is its strong and stable youth who are a credit to Glenwood's name.

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Glenwood Municipal website


 
 
Golden-Top of Page

Golden is located in the southeast corner of the province of British Columbia, Canada. Nestled between the spectacular Rocky Mountains to the east, and the Purcell mountain range to the west, where the frothy Kicking Horse River flows into the mighty... More...

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Golden Municipal website

Golden Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Granum-Top of Page

Granum is a town in southern Alberta, Canada located at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 519 west of Lethbridge. Granum is located on the edge of the prairie and the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Looking west one can view the mountains of... More...

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Granum Municipal website


 
 
Great Falls-Top of Page

Welcome to Great Falls! Great Falls is great place to visit anytime of the year. The City of Great Falls offers several attractions for visitors including the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts, Municipal Golf Courses, Parks, Swimming, and Events... More...

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Great Falls Municipal website

Great Falls Chamber of Commerce

 
 
High River-Top of Page

The Town of High River is located 45 km south of the City of Calgary, just off Highway #2. Because of the close proximity to the City of Calgary, some of the residents commute to work in Calgary. Also, we have all the major dealerships carrying... More...

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High River Municipal website

High River Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Hill Spring-Top of Page

Hill Spring is located in the south west corner of Alberta.  From rolling prairie hills to majestic mountains you will be amazed and mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape. 

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Hill Spring Municipal website


 
 
Lethbridge-Top of Page

Located in the heart of southern Alberta at the junction of Highways 3, 4 & 5, Lethbridge is a friendly and growing city offering a wealth of attractions, services and facilities - all designed with hospitality in mind.

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Lethbridge Municipal website

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Longview-Top of Page

Located in an area that the Indians once used for hunting and gathering, Longview originally was a small community hamlet that was established at the turn of the century to service the many farms and ranches.... More...

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Longview Municipal website


 
 
Lundbreck-Top of Page

Lundbreck is a hamlet located in sunny southwestern Alberta and holds the distinction of being the eastern entrance to the Crowsnest Pass. Lundbreck is a part of the Pincher Creek (No. 9) Municipal District and is 10 minutes from Pincher Creek by car... More...

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Magrath-Top of Page

Magrath, a town in the southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. As of 2005 its population was 1,993. Magrath is located near the Canadian Rockies and is 242 km (150 miles) south of Calgary. It is a... More...

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Magrath Municipal website


 
 
Milk River-Top of Page

The Town of Milk River provides all the services you will need while you enjoy the magic and mystery of the Milk River Ridge Region. While in the neighborhood, make sure to get your picture taken with the dinosaur... More...

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Milk River Municipal website


 
 
Mossleigh-Top of Page

Mossleigh is a quaint hamlet located in the north of Vulcan County, which offers plenty of amenities and fun. The Malmberg Farmstead Museum teaches of the history of farm life in the area, the Outpost Restaurant provides great eats and Aspen Crossing... More...

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Mountain View-Top of Page

Originally called the “Fish Creek District” in 1890 because of the abundance of fish in the creek, Mountain View became ‘Mountain View of the Northwest Territories in 1893. In 1905, Alberta became a province of Canada and the official name was changed... More...

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Nanton-Top of Page

Nestled between the breathtaking beauty of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains and a spacious prairie landscape, Nanton and area offers small town charm, safety and opportunity. ... More...

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Nanton Municipal website

Nanton Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Nobleford-Top of Page

Nobleford was incorporated as a village in 1918. At that time there were 100 residents, and C.S. Noble was elected as the first mayor. Eleven years later in 1929, electricity was introduced to the village through the Calgary Power franchise. Since... More...

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Nobleford Municipal website


 
 
Okotoks-Top of Page

Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community of 16,500 residents. Okotoks is flanked by the front range of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and is situated... More...

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Okotoks Municipal website

Okotoks Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Picture Butte-Top of Page

The Town of Picture Butte is equipped with excellent recreation facilities and one of the most beautiful and highly respected golf courses in Alberta. During the summer months Picture Butte hosts their annual “Jamboree Days” and “Parade... More...

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Picture Butte Municipal website


 
 
Pincher Creek-Top of Page

The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 welcomes you to our Municipality. We are the most southwesterly municipality in the Province of Alberta. Farming and ranching, as well as oil and gas and wind energy activities are integral to the Municipal... More...

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Pincher Creek Municipal website


 
 
Raymond-Top of Page

There is an outstanding quality of personal, family and community life awaiting you in Raymond. Whether you were raised in Raymond or visiting for the first time, Raymond just feels like home. Perhaps Raymond is reminiscent of... More...

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Raymond Municipal website


 
 
Shaughnessy-Top of Page

Shaughnessy is a small farming community just twenty minutes north of Lethbridge. More...

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Shelby-Top of Page

Shelby was named after Peter P. Shelby, general manager of the Montana-Central Railroad. In 1891 the Great Northern was making its way to Marias Pass; the builders threw a box car from the train and called it a station. Shelby himself is believed... More...

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Shelby Municipal website

Shelby Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Siksika-Top of Page

Siksika is a town located on the reserve south-east of Calgary. It is home the magnificent site, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. More...

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Stirling-Top of Page

Stirling is nestled between Lethbridge and Waterton in the heart of southern Alberta.  While it is a village of only 950 people, its small population lends itself to a friendly, welcoming attitude expressed by everyone. ... More...

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Stirling Municipal website


 
 
Taber-Top of Page

Strategically located less than an hour north of the American border, (Coutts/Sweetgrass), and 2 1/2 hours south east of Calgary, Taber is a thriving, progressive town. With all the amenities of a larger city, Taber can offer its residents a quality... More...

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Taber Municipal website

Taber Chamber of Commerce


 
 
Tsuu T'ina Nation-Top of Page

Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 is the name of an Indian reserve in southern Alberta, More...

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Vauxhall-Top of Page

Vauxhall is known as "The Potato Capital of the West", and Sammy and Samantha Spud are the town mascots. The Town of Vauxhall has approximately 1100 residents, and services a market area of roughly 8,500 people. Our local economy is diversified with... More...

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Vulcan-Top of Page

The town of Vulcan is located midway between the cities of Calgary and Lethbridge, in the southern part of Alberta, Canada. The population of the town is approximately 1,600, and the population of the county, which is also named Vulcan, is about... More...

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Vulcan Municipal website

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Warner-Top of Page

Warner is a village in southern Alberta, County of Warner, approximately 65km south of the city of Lethbridge. Warner is situated at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 36, about 38km north of the Montana border and Interstate 15. Warner's nearest... More...

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Waterton-Top of Page

Explore spectacular Waterton Lakes National Park part of Canada’s family of National Parks and National Historic Sites. The quiet, uncrowned National Park. The Perfect place to view spectacular scenery, wildlife and enjoy outstanding recreational... More...

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Waterton Municipal website

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