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

Rotary Park is a sightseeing destination in the community of Camrose, Alberta in the Central Alberta Region of Canada. The feature of the park is the large water fountain positioned in the centre of Mirror Lake.

Camrose

Bow Falls is an easily accessible natural attraction located in the community of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the Banff National Park. The cascading falls are a popular sightseeing destination located on the Bow River enjoyed by people of all ages and all abilities.

Banff

Shawinigan Park is a sprawling community park with winding paved pathways through beautiful mature trees in Calgary Alberta. This is an excellent park for walking or jogging with benches amongst the trees to rest on.

224 Shawmeadows Road SW

Shawnessy

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Riverside Park in Drumheller, Alberta enjoys large grass lawns ideal for play. Bring a frisbee, basball glove or any other activity which needs a little space. There are many trees providing plenty of shade too... and a few floral gardens and rock gardens adding color and scents.

Drumheller

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

Edmonton

It is an interpretive trail dedicated to the memory of 11 Canadians who like to climb. In 1982, in the month of October, the Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Team became the first Canadians to ever reach the summit of the highest mountain in the world - Mt. Everest.

Canmore

This Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada park is part of a flood plain and is identified as a riparian area with a sensitive eco system. At one time the parkland was a NWMP (North West Mounted Police) outpost monitoring the fur trade and policing whisky.

Medicine Hat

Discovery Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest region of Calgary. It is located on the western ridge of the city bounded by Glenmore Trail, Elbow River, and Tsui T’ina

160 Discovery Ridge Blvd

Calgary

Sundance Canyon is a hiking and sightseeing trail starting from the Cave and Basin National Historic Site located west of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the Banff National Park . The hiking trail enjoys views of the Bow River, the Cave and Basin Wetlands and and a canyon.

Banff

The Columbia Icefield - located south of the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada - is the most visited glacier attraction in the Jasper National Park. The Columbia Icefield is a sightseeing destination popular for activities like wildlife sightings, all terrain tours and guided ice hiking tours.

Jasper

Murray Reservoir, also known as Murray Lake, is a fun fishing hole in southeastern Alberta just a short road trip away from Medicine Hat.

Township Road 102 & Range Rd 75

Medicine Hat

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The North Drywood Falls trail is located in Castle Wildland Provincial Park in southern Alberta, Canada. A 10km in and back trail through the front canyons of Castle, with amazing views of Pincher Ridge and Drywood Mountain. The hike features stunning scenery, seasonal wildflowers, and a waterfall.

Pincher Creek No. 9, AB T0K 1C0

Pincher Creek, Alberta

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The pathway in the Sunshine Lake area, the lake itself, the large sprawling grass lawns, the sightseeing benches and the Happy Trails Pathway provide an opportunity for many activities in High River, Alberta.

High River

Indian Battle Park includes a playground, picnic areas, the Coal Banks Interpretive Site, the Gault Museum, Elks Recreation Centre and the Fort Whoop-Up Historic Site

Lethbridge

Crimson Lake Provincial Park has a well-developed trail system. The Amerada Trail is a 10km gravel path loop around Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain House Alberta.

40230, Range Rd 80C, Alhambra, AB T0M 0C0

Rocky Mountain House

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