Welcome to Bragg Creek

Welcome to Bragg Creek! Bragg Creek is located in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta Canada. It must be by far one of Alberta's best kept secrets. From it's scenic beauty to it's one of a kind shops and restaurants, Bragg Creek has something for everyone.

Recreation: Because Bragg Creek is in the Rocky Mountains is has a wide variety of outdoor sports for any type of audience. Scenic walks to extreme mountain biking, and climbing. To list some other activities that can be done at all levels around Bragg Creek: hiking, running, bird watching, orienteering, photography, sightseeing, picnicking, kayaking, golfing, paintball, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, skating and many more!

Restaurants: "The Steak Pit" is Bragg Creek's signature restaurant. With live music and fine dining at a reasonable price it's definitely not something to miss. If your looking to grab a quick bite to eat there are several bakeries, and places where you can grab a quick sandwich or snack. Another place worth mention the cinnamon spoon coffee shop. Starbucks and similar have been overdone and if your looking for a nice place, a place with personality, to grab a coffee or a snack, Cinnamon spoon is the place to go.

Facilities: Bragg Creek has every type of facility to enjoy a great visit. Everything from a Grocery stores, parks, and information services, to a fire hall, and gas stations.

If you are ever in the Alberta Rocky Mountain range, I wouldn't miss visiting Bragg Creek. It's a beautiful town with a lot of personality. You won't be disappointed!

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Feel free to reprint this article as long as you keep the following caption and author biography in tact with all hyperlinks.

Ryan Fyfe is the owner and operator of Bragg Creek. Which is a great web directory and information center for Bragg Creek and related areas like Cochrane and wintergreen.

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