Locations and Maps

The trial grounds are located at The Holmestead which is South East of Calgary, Alberta (about 65km East of High River, Alberta)

For those with GPS here are the GPS coordinates for the grounds:
50º 31' 46.86" N     113º 01' 47.65" W

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From points East (Sask.)

From just North of Medicine Hat, take Hwy. 524 West through the town of Hays to Hwy. #36. Turn Right (North) on #36 to Hwy. #526. Turn Left (West) through Enchant to Secondary 845. Turn Right (North) to Secondary 529. Turn Left (West). Take Secondary 529 West from Lomond and across the Little Bow Reservoir System(also Traverse Resevoir) to Secondary 842 North. This road is all gravel but high rade. Turn West on Twp. Rd. 180 to Range Road 230. Take RR 230 North 5.6 km to The Holmestead (on left).

From points South (i.e. Montana)

After you exit Lethbridge, stay to your right and exit North on #23 North through Vulcan. You have 2 choices: Take Twp. Road 180 East (which is 5 miles 0r 8 km North of the town limits) for 10 miles or 16 km. Turn North for 3.5 miles or 5.6 km. This is the short route and is all gravel from Hwy #23. Second choice is to continue North to the junction of #23 West and #23 South. See directions from Calgary / High River.


Training Grounds

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44th Canadian National Training Grounds

Take Hwy. #23 East from the overpass at High River for 5.6 km. to Secondary Township Road 190. Turn right off Hwy. #23 for approximately 1 km. to the Training Grounds parking area.
Training starts at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 8th, 2010.

Last updated on August 24, 2010