Parks and Trails in Alberta

Parks in Alberta, Canada provide travelers an opportunity to explore the wilderness landscapes, eco systems and communities of the province, as well as, discover the history of the province of Alberta.

Click the Alberta Regions below to view parks, trails and places in that area.

Central Alberta Parks

North Alberta Parks

Rocky Mountain Parks

South Alberta Parks

The Cochrane Ranch Historical Site is a day use park with large grass lawns, a walking trail, a picnic area, historical artifacts, an information centre, outdoor stage and washrooms.

Cochrane

The Bertha Lake Trail highlight destinations include Bertha Falls and Bertha Lake. Both are accessed from the same trail. The trailhead is located near the campground in the Waterton Townsite.

Waterton

An outstanding mountain bike skills park that is fun, safe, free of charge, and accessible for all abilities and ages, thereby facilitating the promotion of skills development, active lifestyles and mountain culture.

281 Robb Rd

Hinton

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Consolation Lakes Trail measures 3 kilometres one-way with a small elevation gain of about 60 metres. The lakes are situated in Consolation Valley which is surrounded by the Panorama Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Lake Louise

During the summer months Bear Lake is an outdoor destination for activities and adventures like hiking, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, picnicking, swimming and birdwatching.

Grande Prairie

Pyramid Lake is an adventure destination located near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada in the Jasper National Park. The lake is a natural attraction set in an aspen and lodgepole pine forest under the slopes of Pyramid Mountain (2762 metres) and next to Patricia Lake.

Jasper

During the summer months some of the activities enjoyed in the park include picnicking, walking, jogging, biking, horseshoes, water fountains, cricket and baseball.

Edmonton

The Lower Lake Trail is a 3.3 kilometre one way walking trail following the eastern shores of Lower Kananaskis Lake in the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. The route leads to many lake and mountain views.

Canmore

New improvements have been made to Laycock Park making this an easy access, pet, and family-friendly park in North East Calgary.

5979 6th Street NE

Thorncliffe/Greenview

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Maskepetoon Park is an ecological gem tucked away in the west end of Red Deer, Alberta

Kerrywood Drive

Red Deer

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Throughout the Red Deer Gaetz Sanctuary are hiking trails, various information billboards, exhibits and interpretive signs depicting the geography of the area, wildlife and the history of Waskasoo Park

Red Deer

Confederation Park is one of Calgary`s most popular green spaces for year round activities and events.

905 30 Avenue NW,

Calgary

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The Golden Jubilee Park is part of the Stoney Creek Valley of parks in Camrose. The Stoney Creek Valley runs north-south through Camrose and is the centre piece greenspace in the community.

Camrose

Lions Park is one of the more forested parks in the community connecting to a good trail system. Lions Park is well maintained with sitting benches, groves of cottonwood trees, large grass lawns, picnic areas and information signs.

Minto Avenue

Medicine Hat

To explore the natural park there are a series of walking trails. The trails crisscross and loop together leading to natural viewpoints. Many provide an almost 360 degree view of the surrounding Calgary, Alberta area.

Calgary