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| DVD Time Code = 01 09 28 |
| Location: Hwy 1X, Seebe |
| GPS: 51d 6m 27.78s -115d 2m 48.18s |
| Map / Satellite Image: Google Link |
| Site Name: Diving Cliff |
| Travel Directions: From Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), take Seebe Exit 114A, pass the “Leaving Bow Valley Provincial Park” sign, cross the bridge, and take an immediate right (hairpin) turn, cross the one-lane bridge and proceed to the first gate. Walk approximately 1.1 km through the deserted town of Seebe to another gate, then proceed 0.2 km to the top of the hill, cross the cattle guard (“Texas gate”) and turn left. Pass the two orange posts and then follow the road tracks to the left down to the river. The site is near the river, south of the memorial cross. [Alternately, from Buffalo Paddock, turn left (west) onto 1A, proceed 8.8 km, turn left (south) onto 1X, go 2.1 km, turn left at the “Seebe” sign, cross the one-lane bridge, and proceed as above.] Remarks: If you crave the diving / whitewater experience, one
established local rafting and cliff diving guide is
Chinook River Sports, (866) 330-7238. See: This site is guarded, though not on a full-time basis.
The guard generally stays at Gate 1. If a guard is
helpful to you, a gratuity may be in order. The (very
real) memorial cross at this site reminds visitors that
this is an extremely hazardous place. The danger of a
concussion when diving varies with the level of the
water, which is controlled by the operation of the
adjacent hydro power plant. Equally dangerous is the
fierce undertow created by the hydro turbines which can
start and stop without notice. Let it be! Important: |
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Revised 04 February 2008
