Travel
Directions:
From Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), take Morley Road, Exit
131, north 3.6 km to Hwy 1A, turn left (west) on 1A, 12
km to “Stoney Indian Park / Buffalo Paddock”
sign. Turn left (south) at the “Peacekeepers”
building (now a burned ruin), proceed 0.8 km to gate,
continue approximately 0.4 km to where there is a road,
and a large rusted dumpster on your right, behind some
birch trees. Turn right and proceed 0.2 km, passing the
dumpster and two small wood buildings to the right. Note:
If you pass the vandalized building with the peaked roof
and the “WOMEN” and “MEN” signs on
the front, you have gone too far.
[Alternately, if you are coming from the
cliffs at Seebe (see Ch 12, 01 09 28, and 01 09 38), turn right
(north) onto 1X (the road you came in on), go 2.1 km to
intersection of 1A; go right (east) 8.8 km; turn right
(south) at “Peacekeepers” building, proceed as
directed above.]
The park is officially closed during
wintertime though access by foot is feasible, weather
permitting. You might want to contact Ray Greenwood,
(403) 881-2614, for access arrangements, which may
require payment of a $5 fee. Security guards in the area
have been known to save paperwork by collecting fees from
visitors on the spot.
Remarks:
This simple, lighthearted scene tells the viewer a lot
about the film’s protagonists. In “Doubt
there’s a filly that could throw me” and
“Let’s get,” Jack shows us a bit of his
fearlessness and impatience, qualities that would dictate
the course of his tragic life and, ultimately, his
fate. Meanwhile, Ennis is preoccupied with tying
knots, and in “You wanna watch it there. That
horse has a low startle point,” warns Jack that some
creatures can be overwhelmed by fright.
Important:
Always obtain appropriate permission before
entering private property and Native reserve lands. You
may encounter horses roaming. Drive slowly and be
prepared to stop. Do not leave valuables in parked cars.
Quotation:
“Doubt there’s a filly that could throw
me.”
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