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

Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area is famous for it's two-tiered waterfall, astounding natural beauty and several ice climbing spots in the winter. This is a popular Alberta camping and day trip area near Nordegg, Alberta Canada in Thompson Country.

Clearwater County, AB T0M 2H0

Nordegg

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The challenging recreation trail climbs up to some amazing views of mountain peaks, a wildflower meadow and a hanging glacier. The trail is popular for activities like hiking, rock climbing and wildlife sightings including bighorn sheep and bear.

Jasper

Some of the waterfowl sightings in the Frank Lake area include Northern pintail, Lesser scaup, Ring-necked duck, Canvasback, Green-winged teal, American wigeon, Northern shoveler, Bufflehead, Ruddy duck, Snow goose and Tundra swan.

High River

Winter in Pembina River Provincial Park is peaceful solitude starkly contrasting the summertime popularity. The Entwistle Alberta Canada park is an ideal adventure destination for winter activities like snowshoeing and hiking.

Entwistle, AB T0E 0S0

Edmonton

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The Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump preserves and protects the actual site of a buffalo hunt. The site is the oldest buffalo hunting grounds of its kind in North America. And in 1981 the site was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Fort MacLeod

The trail measures 2 kilometres long (there and back) and is considered an easy going route with very little elevation gain. And, because of the easy access and the well maintained trail, the Blakiston Falls Trail draws crowds and is enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels.

Waterton

Spray Valley Provincial Park is located next to the community of Canmore, Alberta, Canada in the backcountry mountains behind the community. The Spray Valley provincial park measures 25,598 hectares and is home to bears, bighorn sheep, wolves, coyotes and others.

Canmore

The Akamina Lake Trail measures about 1 kilometre (return) and enjoys little, if any, elevation gain. The route begins from Cameron Lake. It is a suitable walking route for all ages and abilities, however, it is not wheelchair friendly.

Waterton

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

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

Bowmont Park is a large natural environment park that lies along the northern bank of the Bow River in the northwest part of Calgary

85 St. N.W. & 48 Ave. N.W.

Calgary

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Ralph Klein Park & Environmental Educational Centre is named after Calgary's 32nd Mayor and Alberta's 12th Premier.

12350 84th Street

Calgary

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Porcupine Hills PLUZ is located in southern Alberta 60km west of Claresholm. This PLUZ is 1,500 square kilometers of wilderness and backroads. Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, off-roading and target shooting are some activities often enjoyed here.

49° 58' 22.98" N 114° 5' 13.672" W

Claresholm

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The wooden fort consisted of sleeping quarters, a guard room, storage sheds and horse stables. The purpose of the fort was to investigate and get rid of the whisky traders who had set up shop in the region.

Calgary

The Orkney Lookout viewpoint in Drumheller, Alberta is easily accessible, enjoys a large gravel parking lot and is RV friendly... although the short gravel road accessing the viewpoint can be a bit rough.

Drumheller