Time for a road trip! Ice bubbles that form in a lake in Alberta are a must-visit this winter.
The ice bubbles bloom under Abraham Lake like flowers, making for a stunning sight.
The phenomenon under the hardened surface of the lake west of Nordegg is the result of pockets of methane gas getting trapped in the ice, creating a staggering vision of bubbles scattered across the surface.
You can pack your skates and hit the lake, gliding over the bubbles while surrounded by the Rockies. It’s a wonderful experience, but it can be pretty windy some days, so check the forecast before you head out.
How to get there
Those driving from Edmonton will simply need to head south towards Red Deer before hopping onto Highway 11 and heading west for a 3.5-hour drive.
Edmonton to Abraham Lake (Google Maps)
If you are heading out from Calgary, Google Maps suggests zipping through Canmore, Banff, and much of the Rockies via the Trans Canada Highway and Highway 93 before hanging a right at Saskatchewan River Crossing. Follow the David Thompson Highway until Abraham Lake is to your right.
Calgary to Abraham Lake (Google Maps)
The artificial lake is Alberta’s largest reservoir and is more than 30 kilometres long.
While you are enjoying the ice bubbles, why not check out these two frozen waterfalls in the area? They are natural beauties.
Alberta is surely known for its natural year-round, but especially in the wintertime. If you are in the province to check out the ice bubbles at Abraham Lake, be sure to check out one spot in Banff National Park that is considered a total winter wonderland, too.