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Sep

Harvie Heights/Canmore Spring, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

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Description

Flow of 2 springs coming out just a few steps up the hill from bike/walking path just off secondary highway beside #1.

Nearest Address

#1 Highway

Directions from Nearest Address

On the #1 Highway from Calgary heading West through Canmore you will take the 3rd exit (this is also the first exit you will see for Harvie Heights). This is the smaller overpass after the main large one. Immediately turn right onto the smaller side road and park right away on the curve of the small secondary road next to the bike and walking path. Venture directly into the trees next to path, from here you will be able to see and hear the flow of water. Walk through to the top of the spring where you can see it coming out of the ground. There are a couple of old pipes there. It is recommended you bring your own pipe or lean smaller bottles up against the flow.

Vital Information

  • Fee: None
  • Access: Unknown
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: 150
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Harvie Heights/Canmore Spring Map

Submitted by: Malcolm Saunders

Category : Alberta / Canada
  • Malcolm

    just to add some clarification to this spring…

    The exit number to get there is the “Exit 86″ which I thought might be helpful to know if anyone else asks. Some have been concerned over the “Pest MGMT” flagging tape on a tree near the the spring… upon further research, our friends in Canmore told us that flagging tape like that is all over the place, due to the pine beetle, and is likely not too much of a concern. I don’t know if they treated the tree or just put the tape on it to monitor it.
    However even if some sort of treatment was applied – its more than likely small amount topical on the tree and would not touch the water or even if it did ofcourse spring is a continual flow where it has long been washed away.

  • Shelley

    thanks so much Malcolm. we’re heading there today… aiming to find it this time. seems to be hidden quite well.

  • Guest

    Please keep in mind to tread lightly on the moss that grows at this spring. I have noticed that many of the little swells of moss that used to be abundant on the stream formed by the spring, have been trampled on (and washed away) due to high use. Since we have to walk up the stream to get to the source, we ought to be mindful that we step on the rocks. I know its only moss, but it’s a part of the magic too!

    Bringing a long rubber hose is also a good idea to avoid making too many trips up the stream.

  • Deborah

    Hello Shelley:

    Did you end up finding this spring? You can also follow us out there next time we go out there.

    Deborah

  • M5E

    hi Guys. Does anyone have any idea how long this spring has been used by people? Or any history on it?

  • Iamjake

    Hey guys. Thanks for sharing this. I had this water tested yesterday (November 12th, 2011). Here were the results for anyone who may be interested …

    TDS: 167
    PH: 6
    Iron: 0
    Cal/Mag (i.e. hardness): 13 GPG

    Overall a pretty good water. TDS is pretty good. PH is slightly more acidic than I would like, but still not a bad water.

    Cheers,
    Jake