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

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 Star Trek Station was built to look like and provide the feeling of being on the planet Vulcan. Some even say the Space Station arrived from the night sky landing permanently in the community of Vulcan.

Vulcan

By The Lake Park in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada enjoys many activities and a paved walking trail around the whole man made lake!

Wetaskiwin

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Burnstick Lake is body of water located in central Alberta Canada. Known as a popular fishing and water sports destination. There are 2 campgrounds on this lake, surrounded by Crown Land.

TWP RD 351 A, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0

Caroline, Alberta

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The Watchtower Trail is a long day hike or backpacking adventure located in the Jasper National Park near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The route is in the Maligne Mountain Range region of the park exploring along Watchtower Creek.

Malign Lake

Jasper

It is an area well documented with fossil discoveries of dinosaurs. There have been over 35 dinosaur discoveries recorded in the region uncovering fossils dating as far back as 70 million years ago. That was then and this is now.

Drumheller

Medicine Lake is a sightseeing and activity destination located in Jasper National Park - southeast of the the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The lake is part of the Maligne Valley watershed - connected to Maligne River, Maligne Lake and a unique underwater limestone cave system.

Jasper

The Sentinel Pass Trail begins from the Moraine Lake/Larch Valley Trailhead entrance at Moraine Lake. Soon after the trail begins hikers are confronted immediately with a series of long and steep continuous switchbacks for over 2 kilometres.

Lake Louise

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

Kerrywood Drive

Red Deer

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Elk Island National Park is a UNESCO Designated Biosphere Reserve, and a popular year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts near the community of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Canada which is only 30 kilometres northeast of Edmonton Alberta. A great day trip.

54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3

Edmonton

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The Upper Lake Trail is popular for hiking, shore fishing, backpacking, wilderness camping, mountain biking and sightseeing in the summer. Most of the trail is easy-going following a level paved, gravel or dirt path.

Canmore

The Bow Valley Wildland Park is a rugged park established to protect wildlife and the sensitive natural habitat in the region. The park , in many ways, is divided into 3 sections on each side of Highway #1.

Canmore

Sien Lok Park is a Chinese cultural park located on the south Bow River Pathway in downtown Calgary.

1 St SW & Riverfront Ave

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The Cat Creek Trail is a 3.5 kilometre return hiking trail located in the Highwood Area of Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. The route explores along the banks of Cat Creek, through a forest, over a mountain ridge and into Cat Creek Canyon where there is a waterfall.

Canmore

Muskoseepi Park measures 405 hectares and is divided into 6 sections - Bear Creek North, Bear Creek Reservoir, Centennial Park, Bear Creek Corridor, Bear Creek South and Crystal Lake.

Grande Prairie