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Regulations : Alberta's provincial parks and recreation areas [2017]

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This information is intended as a general guide to some of the regulations under the Provincial Parks Act and a variety of other provincial and federal legislation that applies to recreational... More ≫

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This information is intended as a general guide to some of the regulations under the Provincial Parks Act and a variety of other provincial and federal legislation that applies to recreational activities in provincial parks and recreation areas. It is subject to change without notice.

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Cooking Lake-Blackfoot provincial recreation area : summer trails

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Map of trails and other summer amenities in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation area.

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Natural regions & subregions of Alberta : a framework for Alberta's parks

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Alberta enjoys a wealth of natural features that can be seen in the diversity of our landscapes. They vary from hot, dry badlands to vast, unbroken forests, to alpine tundra and massive ice... More ≫

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Alberta enjoys a wealth of natural features that can be seen in the diversity of our landscapes. They vary from hot, dry badlands to vast, unbroken forests, to alpine tundra and massive ice fields. The challenge for Albertans is to continue to designate and secure land that will represent the variety of these landscapes within the province. This report provides an overview of the land classification system that is used to describe our natural landscapes and that also serves as a tool to help measure our progress towards completing a network of protected areas. Land classification for protected areas is based on natural or biogeographic features such as geology, landform, soils and hydrology. Other factors affecting classification include an area’s climate, vegetation and wildlife. The classification system is set up so that larger, more general categories of land are identified and then divided into smaller units on the basis of their natural characteristics.

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Strachan Provincial Recreation Area campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Strachan Provincial Recreation Area, located along Prairie Creek roughly 30 kilometres southwest of Rocky Mountain House. Includes a map of the park and... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Strachan Provincial Recreation Area, located along Prairie Creek roughly 30 kilometres southwest of Rocky Mountain House. Includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area, located located in the foothills roughly 40 kilometres southwest of Rocky Mountain House. Includes a map of the park... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area, located located in the foothills roughly 40 kilometres southwest of Rocky Mountain House. Includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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Draft concept plan for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area

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The draft concept plan provides background information and outlines the management and development intents for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. It proposes that... More ≫

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The draft concept plan provides background information and outlines the management and development intents for the proposed Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. It proposes that recreational trail use, both motorized and non-motorized, be offered, and that the current hunting regime continue with the addition of hunters requiring a firearms discharge permit. Proposed facility development includes designated OHV trails, non-motorized multi-use trails for activities such as hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, a campground and an upgraded day-use area. The plan also recognizes the conservation values of the site and proposes to protect the areas of highest conservation value.

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North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area

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Map of campsites and amenities at North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area.

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Moose Lake & Franchere Bay Provincial Park & PRA campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Moose Lake Provincial Park and Franchere Bay Provincial Recreation Area. The parks are 240 kilometres northeast of Edmonton near Glendon and Bonnyville.... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Moose Lake Provincial Park and Franchere Bay Provincial Recreation Area. The parks are 240 kilometres northeast of Edmonton near Glendon and Bonnyville. Includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and sources of more information such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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Cooking Lake-Blackfoot provincial recreation area : winter trails

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The 97 square kilometre Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area contains forests, pastures and wetlands. It is a multiple use area that supports a variety of activities, including... More ≫

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The 97 square kilometre Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area contains forests, pastures and wetlands. It is a multiple use area that supports a variety of activities, including agriculture, wildlife management, natural gas extraction and outdoor recreation. Active wildlife management programs in the area have created a wide range of habitats that support numerous wildlife species. Recreational opportunities include horseback riding, crosscountry skiing, hiking, mountain biking and snowmobiling. The area provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along its more than 170 km of equestrian and cross-country ski trails.

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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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