David Thompson Country is located in West Central Alberta, just north of Calgary. Boasting amazing natural and cultural history for those who dare to explore. The signature trails are within serenity’s place of comfort, a camper’s and hiker’s dream with hidden gems and spectacular scenery showcasing mother nature’s very best.
Discover the exciting and vibrant communities in our region
Gear Up in Rocky Mountain House
Rocky Mountain House & Area has everything everyone wants and needs to satisfy their craving for adventure: awe-inspiring scenery, fascinating history, exciting culture, endless recreation for every season, and excellent amenities to make your stay seamless. Take advantage of our local shops, services and guides.
Nordegg
If you’re looking to explore our history, wilderness, wildlife or waterways; Nordegg has it all close by. Why look elsewhere?
Clearwater County
Named after the Clearwater River that joins with the North Saskatchewan River near Rocky Mountain House, Clearwater County’s history consists of traders, explorers and entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the world.
Village of Caroline
The area in and around the Village of Caroline is well known for its breath-taking landscape and untouched wilderness and is described as the perfect place to get away and enjoy peace and quiet.
Fall in love with our region
There is plenty of spectacle to tickle your fancy when it comes to David Thompson Country but above all we always extend a warm welcome and unrivaled hospitality to all.
Explore our attractions, join a guided tour, or have a bucket-list experience with a helicopter tour of our breathtaking region.
HORSE & TRAIL RIDE
Rivers, waterfalls, rugged vistas and panoramic mountain views await! Learn more about our Alberta trail ride experiences.
SUPPLIES AND SHOPS
From hunting and fishing to camping supplies and local artisan crafts. Explore the local shops in David Thompson Country.
GUIDED TOURS
Enjoy nature with outdoor adventure guides. Day-trips and overnight packed trips await with amazing scenery and awesome fishing, camping, hiking, horseback adventures and more.
Travel Inspiration
Be inspired by our recent travel articles.
Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles in David Thompson Country – November 2025
Abraham Lake is beautiful year-round, but the Ice Bubbles have really made it a popular winter attraction and kept nearby Nordegg cabins and restaurants busy even in cold weather. Abraham Lake is a reservoir that was made with the completion of the Bighorn Dam in 1972. The Lake is about 33 kms long and is […]
Exploring David Thompson Country for Beginners by Ramnik Kaur
Ramnik Kaur has written a blog post about Exploring David Thompson Country for beginners and has shared it with us. You can find her original blog post at https://ramnikenroute.com/blog/exploring-david-thompson-country-for-beginners Exploring David Thompson Country for beginners David Thompson Country (DTC) is located in West Central Alberta (Treaties 6 & 7 Territory). It’s a hidden gem […]
“Nordegg In Winter” Book Release
Brett Pawlyk and Annabelle Oung have just released a new book, “Nordegg in Winter”, a companion to their previous book, “David Thompson Country: A Scrambling Guide.” It can be purchased at the Nordegg Canteen, the Beehive Artisans Market in Nordegg, or on Amazon.ca, and coming to more stores across Alberta soon. Here is the Introduction […]
Girth Hitch Guiding Safety Tips
Through the year of 2020 and now into 2021 there have been large spikes of new excited people venturing out into the wilderness and backcountry areas that we are lucky to have access to here in Alberta. A huge part of successful outdoor activities (especially those in the winter) is a good knowledge of safety […]
Abraham Lake – Ice Bubbles and More…
Abraham Lake is beautiful year-round, but the Ice Bubbles have really made it a popular winter attraction. Abraham Lake is a reservoir that was made with the completion of the Bighorn Dam in 1972. The Lake is about 33 kms long and is well-known in the summer for its bright glacial blue colors. It was […]
12 Pictures from 2020 Summer Season in David Thompson Country
This Spring, Summer and Autumn has been a very unusual tourism year. David Thompson Country saw almost no tourism in March and April as restaurants, campgrounds, hotels, trail rides and parks shut down, but then businesses were allowed to start opening up in late May and we were almost instantly overwhelmed with visitors coming to […]
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