📜 Artificial lake and Alberta's largest reservoir in Canada, famous for its striking blue waters and unique frozen methane bubbles.
🔍 Created in 1972 by the Bighorn Dam on the North Saskatchewan River.
🌊 Witness fascinating frozen methane bubbles, best seen in winter.
📸 Capture stunning photos of milky blue waters against snow-tipped peaks and Rocky Mountain views.
🛶 Enjoy boating, hiking, snowshoeing, and ice skating (conditions permitting).
🏞️ Explore the Canadian Rockies, Kootenay Plains area, and scenic drives along David Thompson Highway.
⚠️ Extremely cold water year-round and unpredictable winds pose risks for water activities.
🔥 Methane bubbles are flammable; naked flames are highly dangerous on the ice.
🧊 Ice thickness varies and can be unsafe; caution or a guide is advised.
🗓️ Best time to see ice bubbles is mid-January to mid-February; summer (June-Aug) is ideal for hiking/boating.
🚗 Accessible via David Thompson Highway (H11).
👨👩👧👦 Consider visiting with a guide for safety on the ice.
🕒 Best for ice bubbles Jan-Feb; summer (June-Aug) for hiking/boating.
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