Chapter 15 - Suspicious Minds

Travel Directions:
From Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), take Exit 161A “Bragg Creek Rd / Hwy 22.” Go south on Hwy 22 approximately 17.4 km to the 4-way stop in Bragg Creek. (Do not follow the “Bragg Creek West” sign.) Turn left at the 4-way stop (continue on Hwy 22) and go 3.4 km to the “T” intersection of Hwy 22 and Hwy 66. Turn right (west) onto Hwy 66 and go approximately 18.4 km to the Elbow Falls Day Use Area in Bragg Creek Provincial Park. As you enter the parking area, the site is to the immediate right in the most upstream portion of the Area. Take the paved path on the right just after the guard rail, pass the gate, and turn right onto the narrower path. Stay to the right and walk to the river past the small picnic areas. The site is on the opposite side of the river, across from the location where the “Sweet Life” scene was filmed, and just a little downstream. For pictures taken during a hike to this location, see “Hike to ‘Sweet Life’ Riverside” in the Albums link. See also:

http://www.braggcreek.ca/kananaskis/elbowriver.htm

Remarks:
Serene and at perfect peace with nature, the men ride in the deep, rapidly flowing water of Alberta’s Elbow River. Unlike the other shots in the idyllic “post-Thanksgiving montage,” this one features the real things; doubles were not used in this scene.

The movie was filmed here in late June. Bear in mind that the Elbow is a dynamically changing river, one that is constantly re-sculpting its gravel shoals and banks throughout the year. The visibility of specific features (rocks, gravel bars, etc.) may depend greatly on the time of year that you are here. Trees and rock ledges may be your best indicators of the specific movie locations in this area.

Important:
Consult with wardens and take suitable precautions in Off-Highway Vehicle areas.

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