The two Natural Areas, one CNT and one PNT, which are the subject of this page, exist as enclaves within a larger entity called the Kootenay-Cline Provincial Park (CNT) which in turn is part of the Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone (PLUZ).
- Map of the Area
- Other Information
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
- Site Statistics
- References
- Further Reading
Map of the Area
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Other Information
In the above graphic, there are numerous protected areas plus two recreational areas. This is an integrated system of “mountain parks” about 50 km southwest of Nordegg.
To the west is Banff National Park. Under federal jurisdiction, it adjoins the White Goat Wilderness Area which forms the northern border of the Kootenay-Cline PP-CNT. The PP-CNT is a large crown land reservation (CLR), but is not protected [1]:
Lake of the Falls, Landslide Lake and surrounding area used to be reserved under CLR180028 for the establishment of proposed Bighorn Wildland Park. However, since it was decided to not go ahead with the proposal, this reservation was cancelled. The area is located within the Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone and therefore is protected from disturbance to some extent through the Eastern Slopes Policy and the Bighorn Backcountry Access Management Plan.
Separating Kootenay-Cline PP (CNT)’s west and east portions is the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. It is bordered to the south by Siffleur Wilderness Area. Inside of the Kootenay-Cline PP (CNT) are two PRAs (Thompson Creek and Kootenay Plains) and two NAs (one CNT and one PNT) (the subject of this page!).
Lake of the Falls NA (CNT) is a popular hiking destination (see the Further Reading section). This lake is often mentioned with the better travelled Landslide Lake.
Landslide Lake NA (PNT) is slightly east of Lake of the Falls. Unfortunately, OHVs are permitted in the larger public land use zone (PLUZ) making it likely that the usual disturbances they cause will encroach on these two protected areas [2]. In the vicinity, an interpretative trail was created in 2010 to educate the public about the impact of a prescribed burn [3].
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Lake of the Falls Observations.
- Landslide Lake (PNT) Observations.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Lake of the Falls (CNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Consultative Notation (CNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Alpine; Subalpine |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 562 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | N/A |
| Total Area | 1046.81 ha. (2,586.72 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | |
| IUCN | |
| Operated By | |
| Notes and Comments |
| Site Name | Landslide Lake (PNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Protective Notation (PNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Alpine; Subalpine |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 389 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | N/A |
| Total Area | 2289.71 ha. (5658.00 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | |
| IUCN | |
| Operated By | |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is the Government of Alberta (All links accessed on 2023-02-04).
- Email exchange – Forestry Parks, and Tourism. “Re: SAPAA Asks – Kootenay-Cline (FID 11)” Received by F.Potter, February 9, 2023.
- Government of Alberta Fact Sheet, Job Cline PLUZ (2019).
- Alberta Parks, Kootenay Plains ER, Landslide Lake Interpretive Fire Trail.
Further Reading
- Travel Alberta, David Thompson Country, Dustin Cressey, Landslide Lake Hiking and Backcountry Camping.
- YouTube Video, Chris Schilbe, Lake of the Falls, Alberta, Canada.
- YouTube Video, Matty Outdoors, Lake of the Falls and Landslide Lake via the Cline River.
- Alberta Crown Regulation Program, Crown Land Reservations (CLR).
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