📜 Grove of black cottonwoods in British Columbia, living twice as long as ordinary. 🔍 Discovered in 2003, these are the oldest known cottonwoods in the world, rivaling Canada's coastal cedars in age and width. # Why Go 🌳 See ancient trees, some over 400 years old 🚶 Easy, flat 2 km loop trail along Elk River 🏞️ Explore lush undergrowth and Elk River 🐻 Spot diverse wildlife including black bears and owls # Why Avoid 🚫 No signs on Crowsnest Highway, can be hard to find 🅿️ Limited parking # Tips 📍 Easily accessible from Crowsnest Highway. 🌲 Site maintained by Nature Conservancy of Canada