Weekly Goose 125

June 28, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? Nordegg’s Brazeau Collieries Mine Site is one of Canada’s largest industrial heritage sites and has stood abandoned since the mid-1950s. It is now open to the public for tours.

Speaking of Nordegg, you’ll learn a lot about Alberta’s David Thompson region in this newsletter. We’ve been to the area many times and even our latest video features a family trip to Nordegg and our first time visiting the Brazeau Collieries Mine Site. Whether you’re interested in rugged nature, beautiful waterfalls, stunning lakes, outdoor adventure, art, or history, you’re bound to fall in love with this Rocky Mountain hidden gem.

So without further ado, enjoy the 125th edition of the Weekly Goose, which features multiple travel videos and travel guides about David Thompson Country, as well as our latest Beaver Bites.

Poll of the Week

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Travel Videos

Our latest video was just published this past Sunday and guess what? It’s all about a family trip to Nordegg, Alberta. However, we have many videos about the David Thompson region, so we’ll feature them all below.

Travel Guides

Looking for help planning your next trip to Nordegg? See below…

The Best Things to Do in Nordegg Alberta

Are you looking for some adventure? Look no further than Nordegg and David Thompson Country, Alberta. The Rocky Mountains, Abraham Lake, and more.

www.mustdocanada.com/exploring-nordegg-alberta

The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Nordegg and Abraham Lake

If you're looking for an adventure without the crowds, look no further than camping in Nordegg and exploring David Thompson Country.

www.mustdocanada.com/camping-in-nordegg-camping-tips

Beaver Bites

Travel news in Canada.

  • Ontario is rethinking parks. The province is home to the first and only elevated park in Canada. St. Thomas Elevated Park transformed the Michigan Central Railroad Kettle Creek Bridge into a park that sits 95 feet over the Kettle Creek valley in Elgin County, Ontario, and the views alone make it a worthwhile visit.

  • If you’re into gambling, you may want to book your next trip to Toronto. Canada’s largest city just opened the largest casino in Canada, which includes 145 table games, 4,800 slot machines, 3,800 parking spots, and so much more.

  • In a poll of tourism operators in Canada, roughly 45% said they were likely or somewhat likely to shut down within three years unless the government steps in to adjust their loan conditions. This is partially due to leisure and business travel remaining lower than pre-pandemic levels.

  • An Indigenous family's dream of running their own agri-tourism business has been shattered after they discovered the property they spent their life savings on sits on archaeologically important land.


  • Love beer? Here is the 2023 list of Canada’s best breweries, as per Bison Brew.

  • Is money the only thing people care about anymore? A decision that will see the loss of popular trails 30 minutes west of Calgary due to clear-cutting is receiving pushback from hikers and cyclists. It’s an area the size of 833 soccer fields and one of the most popular leisure areas in the province.

Photo of the Week

Enjoying a horseback riding trip with McKenzie’s Trails West near Nordegg, Alberta.