Tour de Somewhere Out West!

Day 6, Thursday Burmis to Pincher Creek (34 km / 21 mi) Our trip along scenic back roads takes us past Canada's largest wind energy project. The village of Beaver Mines makes a refreshing ice cream stop just before we leave the mountains. The town of Pincher Creek was named after a pair of horse pincers were discovered in the creek. More information on: The Town of Pincher Creek Cowley Ridge Wind Farm Vision Quest Windelectric Quick Facts about wind energy Wind Power Inc. Renewable Electric Energy in Canada (Natural Resources Canada web site) David Suzuki Foundation - a science-based and solutions-oriented Canadian environmental organization National Wind Energy Technology Center (USA) Back to Day 5 On to Day 7 Return to Bicycle Jump main page

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