📜 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