Crown of the Continent Regional Perspectives

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FEATURED REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE:
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL

Learn more about the trends and impacts that are affecting the entire Crown area, across its borders and communities.

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ENVIRONMENT

Regional and ecosystem-wide natural phenomena and impacts that have shaped and formed the Crown's communities and landscapes.

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HISTORICAL

From ancient native people's to early trappers, the Crown region's history is a complex convergence of people and culture.

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PERSONAL PROFILE

Leaders and trend setters for the Crown of the Continent region.

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Introduction

Pacific and Arctic air masses clash over the Continental Divide at Crowsnest Lake, funneling furious but warm winter winds through mountain gaps and causing abrupt transitions in species of trees, wildflowers, and birdlife. Water from Crowsnest Lake flows east to Hudson Bay. Adjacent Summit Lake empties westward towards the Pacific Ocean.

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