Gallery — Landscapes
ALBERTA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALLIANCE
Landscapes Gallery
SEE THE AREA
Expansive prairies beneath endless blue skies, golden foothills surging towards the Rocky Mountains, snow-capped peaks towering over historic towns — the 15 partner communities of Alberta SouthWest each delivering unique scenery and landsapes. Browse this gallery of wide angle landscape photographs and discover the big views that define our this corner of Western Canada.
Backroads
The major highways in Alberta SouthWest are great for getting around but sometimes its good to slow down and admire the views. Rustic charm, unspoilt views, hidden corners — take a look at photographs of the region's intricate network of backroads. .
![Green foothills roll towards the stony peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_06c94f3a0c6548d0b89ad7e3121cbfdd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_06c94f3a0c6548d0b89ad7e3121cbfdd~mv2.jpg)
![The Castle River delivers views of clear blue waters cascading through craggy shores.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_ef07099d253447788bb0eb8abfe08bd4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_76,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_ef07099d253447788bb0eb8abfe08bd4~mv2.jpg)
![A log cabin is silent on the snow of Beaver Mines in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_1958767be5ad4c65a476c7120d91fa0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_1958767be5ad4c65a476c7120d91fa0b~mv2.jpg)
![Green foothills roll towards the stony peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_06c94f3a0c6548d0b89ad7e3121cbfdd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_06c94f3a0c6548d0b89ad7e3121cbfdd~mv2.jpg)
![The greenery of an arbour or trees contrasts with the yellow and grey of foothills and distant mount](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_24afb1bc661c4ddaab5803ef1e495256~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_24afb1bc661c4ddaab5803ef1e495256~mv2.jpg)
![A line of modern wind turbines lin a ridge in the Crowsnest Pass of Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_d29af68cbecf45fe8d9fc338f8a81461~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_d29af68cbecf45fe8d9fc338f8a81461~mv2.jpg)
![A cloudy Rocky Mountain peak can be seen past the grasslands of Livingstone Range in Alberta SouthWe](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_8ac669ff6637439ab28d6bbd3b975fa1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_8ac669ff6637439ab28d6bbd3b975fa1~mv2.jpg)
![The greenery of an arbour or trees contrasts with the yellow and grey of foothills and distant mount](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_24afb1bc661c4ddaab5803ef1e495256~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_24afb1bc661c4ddaab5803ef1e495256~mv2.jpg)
Foothills
The foothills and grasslands that roll away from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains are as impressive as the towering peaks. Discover Experience the vastness, the native flora and the growing power of renewable wind energy in Alberta SouthWest.
Mountains
The Crowsnest Pass and Waterton Lakes National Park are just two impressive Rocky Mountain destinations in Alberta SouthWest. Discover the imposing beauty of the rugged terrain and awe-inspiring peaks that define the region's western boundary.
![A small blue lake looks tiny beneath the sheer size of Castle Mountain in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_4e0b1f4e6b9142f6bbaebd342bfb3dca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_4e0b1f4e6b9142f6bbaebd342bfb3dca~mv2.jpg)
![Snow and rocky scree cascade down the slope of Castle Mountain in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_c84fa27878eb46b9b70bc3b2b688b18b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_c84fa27878eb46b9b70bc3b2b688b18b~mv2.jpg)
![A stony mountain ridge looms behind grazing horses near Waterton Lakes in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_ab783e1b8be04985b9cf900e85dd265a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_65,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_ab783e1b8be04985b9cf900e85dd265a~mv2.jpg)
![A small blue lake looks tiny beneath the sheer size of Castle Mountain in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_4e0b1f4e6b9142f6bbaebd342bfb3dca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_4e0b1f4e6b9142f6bbaebd342bfb3dca~mv2.jpg)
![Water rushes over Lundbreck Falls in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_b812157cda024c9ea9b9c2a0778a2a0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_b812157cda024c9ea9b9c2a0778a2a0c~mv2.jpg)
![A blue lake in the Crowsnest Pass of Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_55f82cbab31842368394e1812c9fc0b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_55f82cbab31842368394e1812c9fc0b5~mv2.jpg)
![Visitors lounge on the rocky shore of a rushing Castle River in the mountains of Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_f9416156b7b44475a57becb171e73251~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_f9416156b7b44475a57becb171e73251~mv2.jpg)
![Water rushes over Lundbreck Falls in Alberta SouthWest.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_b812157cda024c9ea9b9c2a0778a2a0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_221,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_b812157cda024c9ea9b9c2a0778a2a0c~mv2.jpg)
Lakes & Water
From prairie resevoirs to raging mountain rapids and the impressive waterfalls in between, Alberta SouthWest is home to some pretty stunning water scenery. Discover the power of water scenery that punctuate the diverse landscapes of the region.
![AlbertaSW Communities MD Pincher Creek 20100702 105122 davidjfthomas_gmail.com](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_88654022592d410e8aead203c3788490~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_57,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_88654022592d410e8aead203c3788490~mv2.jpg)
![AlbertaSW Communities MD Pincher Creek 20091125 013343 davidjfthomas_gmail.com](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_9d1c45e153ea4cdb89583484a427cb9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_73,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_9d1c45e153ea4cdb89583484a427cb9b~mv2.jpg)
![AlbertaSW Communities MD Pincher Creek 20091125 015004 davidjfthomas_gmail.com](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_d5ef30856f2b4d908b7671eab90c3486~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_d5ef30856f2b4d908b7671eab90c3486~mv2.jpg)
![AlbertaSW Communities MD Pincher Creek 20100702 105122 davidjfthomas_gmail.com](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/53caa2_88654022592d410e8aead203c3788490~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_57,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/53caa2_88654022592d410e8aead203c3788490~mv2.jpg)
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