Rocky Mountain House is a town of 6,600 people in Central Alberta.
Rocky Mountain House is approximately 77km west of Red Deer at the confluence of the Clearwater and North Saskatchewan Rivers, and at the crossroads of Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail) and Highway 11 (David Thompson Highway). The surrounding Clearwater County's administration office is in Rocky Mountain House. Rocky Mountain House is the gateway to David Thompson County, a wilderness recreational area that is west of the town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
The town's history dates back to the 18th century with the presence of British and Canadian fur traders during the westward Canadian expansion. In 1799, the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company established the Rocky Mountain House, the westernmost post on the North Saskatchewan. It was within sight of the Rocky Mountains, and Acton House fur trading posts. Trade with the local Aboriginal peoples continued until 1821 when the companies merged. They continued to trade until 1875 and closed the Rocky Mountain House post. The name of the settlement however remained. The Rocky Mountain House settlement also served as a launching point for many explorers such as David Thompson, in search for a passage west to the Pacific Ocean. Many travellers used this location as a stop on their way further west or northwest.
- Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. An archaeological site that contains the remains of several early 19th-century fur trade forts known as Rocky Mountain House. It is on the North Saskatchewan River. The designation refers to the remains of trading establishments built and occupied between 1799 and 1875 on the west bank of the North Saskatchewan River above its confluence with the Clearwater River together with an associated burying ground.
- Rocky Museum, 5406 48 St, +1 403-845-2332. Summer: M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su Holidays 10AM-5PM; Winter: M-F 9AM-5PM.
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site. An archaeological site that contains the remains of several early 19th-century fur trade forts known as Rocky Mountain House. It is on the North Saskatchewan River. The designation refers to the remains of trading establishments built and occupied between 1799 and 1875 on the west bank of the North Saskatchewan River above its confluence with the Clearwater River together with an associated burying ground.
Rocky Museum, 5406 48 St, +1 403-845-2332. Summer: M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su Holidays 10AM-5PM; Winter: M-F 9AM-5PM.
- Canyon Creek Golf Course, +1-403-845-5001.
- Pine Hills Golf Club, +1-403-845-7400.
- ATV Trails. There are numerous ATV trails west of Rocky Mountain House, accessible from Hwy 11 and the Forestry Trunk Road.
- Biking. There are numerous mountain biking trails west of Rocky Mountain House.
- Hiking. There are many different locations in the Rocky Mountain House area that are open to hiking.
ATV Trails. There are numerous ATV trails west of Rocky Mountain House, accessible from Hwy 11 and the Forestry Trunk Road.
Biking. There are numerous mountain biking trails west of Rocky Mountain House.
Hiking. There are many different locations in the Rocky Mountain House area that are open to hiking.
Canyon Creek Golf Course, +1-403-845-5001.
Pine Hills Golf Club, +1-403-845-7400.
- Brick Road Collectibles, 4911 50 St, +1 403-418-6071. Tu-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. An eclectic collection of furniture, coins, comics, war history, sports memorabilia, celebrity autographs along with collectible toy brands including Tonka, Lincoln trucks, Wyandotte, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Dinky Toy, Fisher Price, Structo, Husky, Buddy L, Marx, Nylint, ERTL, Thistle, antiques & toys.
- Twisted Barn, 404039 Range Road 72 (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22 to Twp Rd 405A (Frisco Hall), east to Rge Rd 72, +1 403-845-5050. W-F 10AM-5PM. A country store well stocked with yarns and knitting supplies. Twisted Barn also offers homemade jam & tarts, farm raised chickens, to canned salmon. Giftware from bison wallets to hand woven rag rugs.
Brick Road Collectibles, 4911 50 St, +1 403-418-6071. Tu-F 11AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. An eclectic collection of furniture, coins, comics, war history, sports memorabilia, celebrity autographs along with collectible toy brands including Tonka, Lincoln trucks, Wyandotte, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Dinky Toy, Fisher Price, Structo, Husky, Buddy L, Marx, Nylint, ERTL, Thistle, antiques & toys.
Twisted Barn, 404039 Range Road 72 (north of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 22 to Twp Rd 405A (Frisco Hall), east to Rge Rd 72, +1 403-845-5050. W-F 10AM-5PM. A country store well stocked with yarns and knitting supplies. Twisted Barn also offers homemade jam & tarts, farm raised chickens, to canned salmon. Giftware from bison wallets to hand woven rag rugs.
- Grillers, 4819 45 St (Walking Eagle Inn & Lodge. Daily 5:30AM-19PM. Steakhouse, burgers, wraps, family restaurant, breakfasts.
- McQueen's On Eleven, 5103 46 St, +1 403-844-4490. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Panini, sandwiches, soup.
- Cucina, 12A-5207 48 St, +1 403-844-2173. M-Th 11:30AM-2PM, 4-9PM; F Sa 11:30AM-9PM; Su 11:30AM-8PM. Korean & Italian cusine.Vegetarian & gluten-free options.
Grillers, 4819 45 St (Walking Eagle Inn & Lodge. Daily 5:30AM-19PM. Steakhouse, burgers, wraps, family restaurant, breakfasts.
McQueen's On Eleven, 5103 46 St, +1 403-844-4490. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Panini, sandwiches, soup.
Cucina, 12A-5207 48 St, +1 403-844-2173. M-Th 11:30AM-2PM, 4-9PM; F Sa 11:30AM-9PM; Su 11:30AM-8PM. Korean & Italian cusine.Vegetarian & gluten-free options.
- Boomers Pub, 4939 50 St. M-W 3PM-midnight, Th-Sa 3PM-2AM. Pub and party place serving Bento boxes.
Boomers Pub, 4939 50 St. M-W 3PM-midnight, Th-Sa 3PM-2AM. Pub and party place serving Bento boxes.
Continue west to David Thompson Country and Banff National Park.