Experience a Rumble Route

A Couple of Stops Along Rumble Alberta Southern Route Map Bragg Creek to Medicine Hat

Article and Photos by Carla Lehman

Heading into Bragg Creek, you’ll immediately see boutiques, ice cream parlours and galleries. We stopped in at The Painted Moose.

The gallery is an artist’s collective full of unique wares, such as vintage bespoke jean jackets, jewellery, paintings and pottery, it’s a lovely spot, well priced, and a perfect spot to browse and shop.

We were directed to the Bragg Creek Trading post. This store is a true legacy, it opened in the early 1900s, and it’s still in the same family.

The smell of hand-tanned hides takes one back in time and to view the incredible native crafts, handmade moccasins and mukluks, dream catchers and sweaters.

Be sure to stop by and visit, ask for the history of the trading post, and to see the pictures of the flood and subsequent restoration.

The original doors were found floating down the river, restored and hung back where they belonged. It’s an incredible location and an incredible story. The Trading Post is located at 117 White Ave, Bragg Creek.

A big part of the Rumble road tour is the challenges, and we enjoyed touring villages and hamlets, taking selfies and taking scenic shots in Priddis and Millarville.

There are plenty of hidden gems, walking trails, parks, pubs and restaurants.

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Turner Valley, the home of Heartland. It’s a beautiful, quiet, cozy spot with fun stops like the patio at the Eau Claire Distillery.

Our next stop was Black Diamond where we visited the Black Diamond Gallery. It’s home to art imported from Bali, Turkey, Morocco & the Middle East.

We made a stop at Longview, a real treat to explore. If you grow weary, stop at the Longview Tales & Trails Campground overnight.

Then, head out to the Garside Wilson Gallery by Debra Garside and Donna Wilson. As well as Debra’s photographic art, there are several artists on display with bronze work, watercolours and framed prints. Visit them at 134 Morrison Road, just off the Cowboy Trail.

High River is a town that feels like home. Whether it’s a visit to the Museum of the Highwood for a tour of area history, Heartland memorabilia and a selfie or a walk down to Maggie’s Diner for a quick pic, there is plenty to do here.

We completed a couple of challenges here, visiting the Royal Canadian Legion and checking out the local fishing pond as part of the kid’s fishing challenge.

The route along the highway took us to Vulcan, Star Trek central. The Enterprise monument is a must-see, selfie nirvana!

Across the street, visit the Tourism Center for a tour and photos, and grab an ice cream from the restaurant.

Make sure to stop in Champion to visit the Legion as part of the tour Challenge. The History Check App will give you all the details you need.

Another meandering route will take you to Vauxhall, which is everything that stories of smalltown Alberta depict; small, quiet, little children playing free and with abandon.

The next leg of the drive is a long one, following a meandering route through pasture and prairie, hills, bridges and valleys. It’s a land of cattle, irrigation, antelope, and a pretty tour.

As you come up to Redcliff, drive through the picturesque town and locate the Legion.

A short jaunt will bring you to Medicine Hat, famous for being one of the sunniest cities in Canada.

Make a point of touring Medicine Hat and checking out the sites, stores, restaurants, and the World’s Largest Teepee, constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Don’t forget to find the Legion, the last on this leg of the tour.

The Rumble Alberta Tour is so much more than a road trip & app. It’s a carefully curated roadmap in support of our province; it’s been created not only to support small businesses and points of interest in rural Alberta but to give you the opportunity to create memories to treasure for years to come.

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Every challenge stop is noted as a "Rumble Stop" on every route map we create for you.

This makes it easy to plan your stops for food, gas and sleep along each route.

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