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 Bow River flows along the west and south borders of the Village of Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is a recreation trail, a natural attraction, a picnic destination and a paddle route. Like all natural attractions in the Banff National Park, the Bow River attracts allot of attention because it is par

Banff

Children Community Playground

811 Radford Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0R7

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The Banff National Park has grown to include over 1,500 kilometres of recreational trails for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, xc skiing and snowshoeing. There are ski mountains, picnic areas, summit lookouts, camping, mountain resorts, alpine teahouses, lakes, waterfalls, history and more.

Highway #93

Banff

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The Coal Banks Trail is a network of pathways measuring over 30+ kilometres long popular for walking, biking, jogging, roller blading and sightseeing. The trail system is very baby stroller and wheelchair friendly in many sections.

Lethbridge

The Terrace Trail is a gravel recreation path that runs parallel to the Kananaskis River for most of the route, often dipping in and out of the aspen forest along the way. The route connects Kananaskis Village with the Galatea Day Use Area.

Canmore

Cascades of Time Gardens is a floral sightseeing park located in the heart of Banff Village in the Banff National Park. The gardens, located at the south end of Banff Avenue, share 12 acres of land with Canada's National Parks.

Banff

During the winter the Johnson Lake Trail in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada is an easy trail the loops around the lake. There are two options for the trails, one that follows along the shoreline and one that dips into the nearby forest offering shelter from the wind.

Urban Street Art Winnipeg

Banff

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Jasper National Park activities include golfing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, boating, birdwatching, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, cycling, rafting, camping, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice climbing...

Highway #16

Jasper

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Sulfur Mountain is an elevation hiking trail and sightseeing destination located south of the community of Banff, Alberta, Canada. The views from on top of the mountain are far reaching including views of the Bow River, the community of Banff, Rocky Mountains and the Sundance Mountain Range.

Banff

Glenmore Lake Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for planning boating, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, adventures, activities, access, location and wildlife watching.

Calgary

Athabasca Riverfront Park that has trails weaving along the Athabasca River and throughout the fresh shaded forest - the trails are nice and level

600 West River Rd

Hinton

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The Kleskun Hills were first created over 70 million years ago from the accumulation of sand, volcanic ash and clay. Over time the layers hardened forming shale, coal and sandstone known as the Wapiti Formation. The retreat of the Ice Age carved out the hills and the wind and rain polished the hills

Grande Prairie

The 3.2 kilometre loop trail explores the life of David Thompson and the history of the first two forts (oldest forts) which once stood on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River during the fur trade of the 1800s.

Rocky Mountain House

The Icefields Parkway falls within a protected wilderness corridor called the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site . A designation handed out by UNESCO in 1984.

Lake Louise

Some of the summer activities enjoyed in the Echo Dale Regional Park include swimming, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, picnicking and lounging around on the large grass lawns.

Medicine Hat