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Ribbon Creek cross-country ski trails

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Ski and snow shoe trails in Ribbon Creek park in Kananaskis Country.

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The economic impact of tourism in Kananaskis Country in 2011 : Summary of findings of the ERL report

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Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation retained Econometric Research Ltd. (ERL) to estimate and benchmark the contributions of tourism in Kananaskis Country before the flooding of 2013. The results... More ≫

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Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation retained Econometric Research Ltd. (ERL) to estimate and benchmark the contributions of tourism in Kananaskis Country before the flooding of 2013. The results of this study are summarized in this report.

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Kananaskis country provincial recreation areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park management plan

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This plan addresses the overall management of 52 Provincial Recreation Areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park, all located in the Kananaskis Region and west of the City of Calgary. Background... More ≫

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This plan addresses the overall management of 52 Provincial Recreation Areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park, all located in the Kananaskis Region and west of the City of Calgary. Background information on each of the 52 PRAs and Bragg Creek Provincial Park is presented, as well as proposed management intent statements, management objectives, and management strategies. The plan will be used by Alberta Parks as well as staff of other government agencies, First Nations, stakeholders and the general public and is meant to form the foundation for more specific management strategies or annual operating plans and budgets within these parks. Management plans are normally reviewed and updated ten years after approval.

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Kananaskis valley summer trails

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Map of trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Kananaskis Valley is managed as a Natural Heritage Site within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures that... More ≫

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Map of trails for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. The Kananaskis Valley is managed as a Natural Heritage Site within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures that its provincially significant natural, cultural, and historical resources are protected, while providing quality recreational and educational experiences for visitors. The valley is part of the Central Rocky Mountain Ecosystem. The wildlife you see here move throughout this large ecosystem. To help protect the animals and the health of the ecosystem, please minimize your impact on the environment.

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Eastern Bow Valley wildlife corridor study : an analysis of winter tracking and monitoring final report

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Initially planned as a five-year study focusing on winter field work involving survey transects and snow tracking, the project has expanded to include year-round field work utilizing remote... More ≫

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Initially planned as a five-year study focusing on winter field work involving survey transects and snow tracking, the project has expanded to include year-round field work utilizing remote wildlife cameras, monitoring of wildlife crossing structures across the Trans Canada Highway, human-use monitoring along trails using passive infrared trail counters, and monitoring fine-scale elk movements using GPS collars. This report deals only with the results of the five-year winter transect and snow tracking portion of the greater Eastern Bow Valley Corridor Study.

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All season trail plan for West Bragg Creek, Kananaskis country

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This trails plan for West Bragg Creek is sponsored jointly by the GBCTA and TPR through their partnership agreement. Planning funds included a grant to GBCTA from the Shell/Husky Moose Mountain... More ≫

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This trails plan for West Bragg Creek is sponsored jointly by the GBCTA and TPR through their partnership agreement. Planning funds included a grant to GBCTA from the Shell/Husky Moose Mountain Environmental Enhancement Fund as well as matching funds and contributions in-kind from TPR, Kananaskis Country. This plan to upgrade and enhance trail opportunities in West Bragg Creek is intended to improve existing recreation while reducing impacts on the Elbow River watershed and area wildlife, as well as conflicts with other land uses. A series of objectives and principles guided plan preparation by a Plan Advisory Committee consisting of trail users, land managers, conservation groups, key stakeholders and a planning consultant. They gathered background information, determined user needs, assessed potential trail opportunities and constraints, and have made a series of recommendations. The plan was revised following review and comment by stakeholders and the public between November 2009...

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Draft management plan for provincial recreation areas : Kananaskis management area

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This plan addresses the overall management of 51 provincial recreation areas (PRAs) in the Kananaskis Management Area west of the City of Calgary. This plan provides background or descriptive... More ≫

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This plan addresses the overall management of 51 provincial recreation areas (PRAs) in the Kananaskis Management Area west of the City of Calgary. This plan provides background or descriptive information for the 51 PRAs as well as proposed management intent statements, objectives, and strategies. The plan will form the foundation for more specific management strategies (e.g. vegetation management plan) or annual operating plans and budgets within these protected areas.

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The Bluerock Creek trail, Kananaskis County

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Information guide describing the sites seen on the Bluerock Creek walking trail at Sheep River Provincial Park.

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