Alberta History The Burmis Tree in Southern Alberta Canada
Still standing after an estimated 7 centuries, The Burmis Tree in Burmis Alberta near Pincher Creek, is not still standing on it's on though. After many years the tree had given in to the elements and toppled over, but locals came together and...
Still standing after an estimated 7 centuries, The Burmis Tree in Burmis Alberta near Pincher Creek, is not still standing on it's on though. After many years the tree had given in to the elements and toppled over, but locals came together and reinforced the tree as it is such an important piece to the area.
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Just beyond the Burmis Tree you see Turtle Mountain. This is the mountain responsible for the 1903 Frank Slide that decimated the town of Frank Alberta
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Burmis, AB T0K 0C0, Canada
An interesting piece of history in southern Alberta. The Burmis Tree has an amazing view. It died around 1978 but has continued to be cherished
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Pincher Creek No. 9, AB T0K 0C0, Canada
Located near to the area of Franks Slide, make this an additional stop on your road trips
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Burmis, AB T0K 0C0, Canada
Sitting along the road on your way into or out of the Crowsnest Pass area of Alberta
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Burmis, AB T0K 0C0, Canada
From 1912 to 1945 the Burmis School site sat along this path near the Burmis Tree.
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Burmis, AB T0K 0C0, Canada
A nice quick stop at the Burmis Tree to finally read about the tree that stood for 700 years
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Pincher Creek No. 9, AB T0K 0C0, Canada
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Great blues and smiles Andrea. -
EH Canada Marketing Group I am loving living in the sunniest province in Canada! -
700 years is even old for a tree! -
Kim Kenyon Some say 300, other experts claim 700. Pretty wild!
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Andrea Horning It's so amazing that it is still standing and hasn't been struck by lightning or destroyed in winter storms. A very special tree!
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Kim Kenyon It is reinforced with metal rods because it toppled over in the past
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Andrea Horning So it really is a sculpture!
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It makes me want to draw or paint it. Very interesting appearance. -
Diana Mohrsen It definitely has it's own unique charm!
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Wow! The view is incredible and very unique. -
Janel Coe Absolutely. This is the beginning of what is called The Pass, the Crowsnest Pass specifically. A section of the mountains that can beJanel Coe Absolutely. This is the beginning of what is called The Pass, the Crowsnest Pass specifically. A section of the mountains that can be passed through. There are many out here. This tree has been a symbol for the east end of the Crowsnest Pass for a very long time. More ...
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