Crescent Falls
About 30 minutes southwest of Nordegg on the Bighorn River, Crescent Falls is not one but two waterfalls that plunge 90 feet to the river. You’ll find various platforms for observing the falls, as well as a canyon to explore in this provincial park. The site is equally impressive in the winter months, when you may be lucky enough to see the falls entirely frozen.
Siffleur Falls
Forty-five minutes’ drive from Nordegg, Siffleur Falls boasts three spectacular waterfalls carving through a narrow channel of rock. Getting here is half the fun: You’ll cross a long narrow suspension bridge over Siffleur River, then follow the boardwalk as it winds through a magnificent canyon until you reach the forested trail. Cross the river twice, then gently ascend to the viewing points.
Nordegg Museum
Housed in the town’s former school, this museum offers a window into the town’s founding in 1907, following the discovery of coal in the area. You’ll learn how it grew as a planned community of 2,500 residents and flourished until a devastating explosion in 1941.