Chapter 12 - What Now?

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 approximately 150 yards to the right (north) of the crest, near the river.

[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:
The tiny town of Seebe was located on land owned by Canadian hydroelectric giant Trans Alta Utilities since 1909. In 2004 Trans Alta decided to exit the real estate business and it sold the town, houses, a church, a schoolhouse, and a store to Moondance Land Company, displacing about 100 Seebe residents.

What are Moondance’s plans? Through a business partnership with The Stoney Nation, which owns land on the opposite side of the river, a mixed use development including condominiums, a golf course, and retail venues has been proposed. Various regulatory and environmental reviews are underway. See:

http://www.horseshoelands.ca/index.html

Important:
Always obtain appropriate permission before entering private property. Under no circumstances should one attempt to dive from the cliff or swim at this site without authorization and professional supervision.

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