HIDDEN GEM! Three Days in Cypress Hills, Alberta!

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  • Located in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills is a unique natural area with lots of awesome things to do, such as hiking, biking, watersports, camping, and more.
    In this video, we partnered with Tourism Medicine Hat to explore Cypress Hills, Alberta for three days, basing ourselves in the charming town of Elkwater.
    Escaping the last ice age, it's a truly unique place and surprisingly the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Labrador.
    We also noticed that this place is a paradise for families and we can't wait to come back when we have kids!
    For more info about Cypress Hills and beyond, visit our blog at www.mustdocanada.com.
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  • @jesset4437
    @jesset4437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can't believe how stunning and amazing your province of Alberta really is.

  • @dwaynedeck5408
    @dwaynedeck5408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been camping there for many years since I was a kid and still enjoy the beauty of the hills right in the middle of the prairies 😊👍

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a super cool spot. We just wish someone there rented mountain bikes

    • @tramenari
      @tramenari 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MustDoCanada that sounds like a business opportunity 🤔

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tramenari haha true! The lodge rents e-bikes but they're not even allowed on trails. And they dont upkeep them very well

    • @chelseakleckner2725
      @chelseakleckner2725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There used to be a hut on the beach that every summer rented out mountain bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes etc. But I believe it is not in operation this summer I imagine due to covid or staffing etc.

  • @valeriabogdanova6333
    @valeriabogdanova6333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for sharing! Red Rock coulee is one of my favourite places in Alberta - magic and mysterious! Cypress Hills is in the list. All the best to you!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super cool! Next time we'll have to do some longer hikes but video takes so long to take

  • @adventuremonkey711
    @adventuremonkey711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wife and I were here last August for a few days and totally fall in love with the place. We stayed at the Resort in town and will most likely find an Air B&B for next summer as we plan to go back for a full week. Tons of activities all year long to do or just hang and enjoy the peace and quiet. Friendly people and some really beautiful properties. Looking forward to going back! Great video!

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! We'd really love to go back with a mountain bike

  • @linnjensen7469
    @linnjensen7469 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You do a great job of showing the sights and explaining the sights thank you

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much

  • @crystalolson1743
    @crystalolson1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just recently came across your videos, fellow Calgarian ...... I love travel have not done near as much as you guys but would love to learn more about how you finance all of it how sponsors come into play and if you still have online work as well.....
    Thank you for sharing its nice to see all the Alberta travel this past year too as our backyard is stunning !

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh awesome, hey! Well, it's a bit of a long story. For many years we travelled and had blogs and did some light stuff, but in 2017, we did a really big project for Canada's 150th, producing a 12-part series across the country. For this, we did have a sponsor and hired a videographer. It was meant to be a one-time documentary but with the success, we decided to learn video ourselves and continue. I would probably estimate 2-3 years of full-time work without pay building the website, seo, videos, etc but now we're a company that produced travel content for DMO's, travel companies, etc. We operate a pretty big website, a newsletter, this channel, and a bunch of social media accounts. Hope that helps :)

  • @liammac5540
    @liammac5540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video. God willing , I will get there some day. You Two have some great travel videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @ElroyDPenha
    @ElroyDPenha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting place, nice video

  • @LS-ot5rp
    @LS-ot5rp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like you guys)) I watched couple of your movies by mistake & you guys are natural so good luck))

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha that's awesome. Thank you

  • @stevecooper6076
    @stevecooper6076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had to watch, thanks. I was a young boy living with my folks in Medicine Hat in the ‘60s we camped at Elkwater Lake all the time. This park is an oasis in the middle of the prairies. Highly recommend visiting it.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right? So weird after driving through so much flat land

  • @nigelgriffith9095
    @nigelgriffith9095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video and coverage guys. Lots of love and best wishes.

  • @Dayonemediacanada
    @Dayonemediacanada 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoyable and full of tips. Love you guys,

  • @Salabunda
    @Salabunda 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video...Thanks for sharing. Will be moving to Southern Alberta soon. Looking forward to new adventures

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No way! From where?

    • @Salabunda
      @Salabunda 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MustDoCanada vancouver Island. Real estate has become too much here over last few years. Time for a change

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Salabunda I hear ya. We were planning to buy something in Calgary but it's too expensive now too. Actually more than Van Island (except for Victoria). Supposedyl, according to a study, factoring in all costs and not just real estate, Calgary is the most expensive city in Canada now. how times have changed

  • @janicechau5482
    @janicechau5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all the travel ideas

  • @MikeRheannasAdventures
    @MikeRheannasAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video guys 😊

  • @elieandmevideos4077
    @elieandmevideos4077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool to watch:)

  • @jayjjoshi
    @jayjjoshi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, you guys are needs to hire by travel Alberta truly amazing content we are living almost 10 years in this province not visit those place next in the line for sure.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Isn't is surprising that we've never worked with them?

  • @WhirlyPearly
    @WhirlyPearly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We’re covered in BC forest fire smoke right now but I guess you could call it smoggy. Thank you for this video. We are always looking for great places to go close to home. Is the lodge dog friendly?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh tell me about it. It's causing us so many issues with work this summer. And it feels like every summer is like this now

  • @juliemackenzie1978
    @juliemackenzie1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful…👍😊👏

  • @begibrar2877
    @begibrar2877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice

  • @alananderson5202
    @alananderson5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might be there Monday. One of the local treasures.

  • @alfredodejuan390
    @alfredodejuan390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful places! And I was expecting Carla's reaction to mexican food, but I suppose her reaction is not quite different to Mat reaction to a Canadian dish made abroad.

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha. Yeah, I mean, this really was not Mexican food at all. But there are some great mexican places in Canada!

  • @user-jl9xw9qb2h
    @user-jl9xw9qb2h 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toutes les vidéos sont belles

  • @ValentinEbert
    @ValentinEbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice and like

  • @fawadsahil8521
    @fawadsahil8521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Canada 🇨🇦

  • @sohaibranjha421
    @sohaibranjha421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤ from Pakistan

  • @Zeseis4246
    @Zeseis4246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brasil ♥️

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey!

    • @Zeseis4246
      @Zeseis4246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MustDoCanada ✌️👍♥️

  • @hubbs87
    @hubbs87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where do you guys live? Calgary?

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes cAlgary :)

    • @hubbs87
      @hubbs87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I’m in Regina. I’ve had a similar life travelling the world and marrying a foreigner.

  • @scottkibble-ru4lx
    @scottkibble-ru4lx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10k views where does the money come from

  • @danielrota7491
    @danielrota7491 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    two ago October 7th 2023 I visited Cypress Hill Saskatchewan provincial park. The weather was cool but very pleasant. The setting and the scenery are still magnificent. but somehow an uncomfortable feeling of decay could be felt. No one was on site. No visitors no staff member just the 2 of us. not a map nor a brochure explaining the geology. history vegetation, birds .... were available. All facilities including pit toilets were locked. the poorly maintained road network with inadequate road signs was hard to navigate. We managed to locate the lookout and left the park by passing Fort Walsh. It was certainly a major set back from my previous set back from my last [previous visit 15 years ago. From Cyprus Hill we went directly to grassland & badlands national parks, both parks were well attended by staff members and many hikers could be seen.
    after the cypress hill visit I will not re command a visit to anyone.

    • @traitoR142
      @traitoR142 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You went in the off season when it was closed.

  • @bigaust4487
    @bigaust4487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Named after a legendary rap group 😂

    • @MustDoCanada
      @MustDoCanada  ปีที่แล้ว

      haha yes, that's what I was thinking. Or Cypress Hills came here as kids and were like, we naming ourselves after this place

  • @Salabunda
    @Salabunda 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hopefully that's not giant hogweed😂