Elkford: Wilderness Capital of B.C. - Elkford, British Columbia
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Bon Echo
N 50° 00.024 W 114° 55.063
11U E 649224 N 5540752
A great place for animal encounters - particularly elk
Waymark Code: WMZMQF
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 12/03/2018
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As you approach the "end of the road" town of Elkford in British Columbia's Elk Valley, there are two large stone signs - one on each side of the roadway. The one of the right reads "Welcome to Elkford", while the one of the left proclaims "Wilderness Capital of B.C."
The region is an excellent place to see wildlife, including large mammals such as black bear, grizzly bears, and elk. In fact, I saw at least 20 elk over the course of an hour while visiting the area, including these young elk along Natal Rd near the Bovin Creek Trail trail register.
About Elkford
Elkford is a picturesque Rocky Mountain town founded in 1971 as a home for miners working at newly-established Fording Coal operations. From its early days as a collection of temporary homes, a one-room school, and a single general store, Elkford has grown to its current population of nearly 3,000 residents.
Elkford remains a place where nature prevails – and humanity borrows a bit of space. The thrusted and vaulted limestone peaks of the Elk mountain range harbour wild places that engender profound human emotion. Elkford inspires outdoor pursuits…the palette of both active adventure and passive pursuit of serenity is as big as the mountainous expanse that surrounds.
Pristine natural wilderness is highlighted by proximity to Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Height of the Rockies Wilderness area along the continental divide, world class fly-fishing on the Elk River, a local ski hill, and a full range of community recreational amenities.
"Wilderness" remains core to what the community is and wants to be.
Source: http://www.elkford.ca/about_elkford