Crowsnest is a PNT Natural Area located on the outskirts of Coleman, just 500 m north of the Crowsnest Highway.
Map of the Area
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
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Other Information
Where are the crows’ nests? There are multiple explanations for the origin of the name Crowsnest. The pass itself is named for the nearby mountain of the same name. The mostly likely explanation is the nesting of crows and ravens at the base of the peak. The Palliser expedition noted the name in 1859 and the translation from the original French indicates that the name pertains to the birds and not the local Crow First Nation [1].
Who was Coleman? The nearby mountain and town was named for Arthur Philemon Coleman. He was a geology professor in Toronto and a charter member of the Canadian Alpine Club [2].
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Crowsnest (PNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Protective Notation (PNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Montane |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 392 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | |
| Total Area | 62.64 ha. (154.80 ac.) |
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References
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- Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, p. 80.
- Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, pp. 72-73.
Further Reading
Reports from the 2005 Volunteer Conference at the Crowsnest Centre, Blairmore, SAPAA Newsletter #13 September 2005, pp. 2-4.
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