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Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area

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Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area was officially established on December 20, 2000. This natural area covers approximately 25 square kilometres (1,233 hectares) preserving a special part of... More ≫

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Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area was officially established on December 20, 2000. This natural area covers approximately 25 square kilometres (1,233 hectares) preserving a special part of Alberta’s natural heritage within the Foothills Natural Region. Natural areas protect special and sensitive landscapes of local and regional significance while providing opportunities for education, nature appreciation and low intensity recreation. Wildhay Glacial Cascades Natural Area is an excellent example of an upper foothills river valley. The name given to this site signifies the role glacier meltwaters have played in creating the rolling terrain found here.

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Pinto Creek Canyon Natural Area

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Pinto Creek Canyon Natural Area was officially established on December 20, 2000. This natural area covers 12.32 square kilometres (1,233 hectares) preserving a special part of Alberta’s natural... More ≫

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Pinto Creek Canyon Natural Area was officially established on December 20, 2000. This natural area covers 12.32 square kilometres (1,233 hectares) preserving a special part of Alberta’s natural heritage within the Foothills Natural Region. Pinto Creek Canyon Natural Area is home to Alberta’s only population of mountain goats outside of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region.

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