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Fish Creek Provincial Park : the Willans family : park notes

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The southern Alberta foothills have been closely identified with cattle ranching since the late 19th century. The story of Norman Willans and his family is representative of the many ranches... More ≫

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The southern Alberta foothills have been closely identified with cattle ranching since the late 19th century. The story of Norman Willans and his family is representative of the many ranches scattered throughout this area.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park : Sikome Aquatic Facility

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Lists the regulations for the Sikome Aquatic Facility, located in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park : Glennfield group use reservation

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Describes the Glennfield Group Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park, which can be reserved for exclusive day-use during park operation. Includes a map of the park indicating the location of... More ≫

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Describes the Glennfield Group Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park, which can be reserved for exclusive day-use during park operation. Includes a map of the park indicating the location of the day-use areas in the park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Engineered wetlands

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Nature is given a helping hand in Fish Creek Provincial Park by wetlands constructed to collect storm water runoff from streets in the surrounding communities. This information sheet explains how... More ≫

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Nature is given a helping hand in Fish Creek Provincial Park by wetlands constructed to collect storm water runoff from streets in the surrounding communities. This information sheet explains how a number of engineered wetlands throughout Fish Creek Provincial Park work to collectively filter most of the storm water that flows into the Park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park : Lafarge Meadows

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Describes Lafarge Meadows, which is a 150 acre area located on the south side of Highway 22x, running parallel to the west bank of the Bow River. Lafarge Meadows is formally part of Fish Creek... More ≫

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Describes Lafarge Meadows, which is a 150 acre area located on the south side of Highway 22x, running parallel to the west bank of the Bow River. Lafarge Meadows is formally part of Fish Creek Provincial Park and is managed as such.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Birds in the park

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is an oasis of nature surrounded by urban development. The various habitats in the Park offer refuge for a wide variety of bird species. Without this natural area and... More ≫

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is an oasis of nature surrounded by urban development. The various habitats in the Park offer refuge for a wide variety of bird species. Without this natural area and others like it in the city, many of these birds would not be able to exist in Calgary. This information sheet provides tips for observing birds and includes a checklist of birds that might be seen in the park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: William Roper Hull

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Provides historical background on William Roper Hull and the legacy he has left in the Calgary and wider Alberta community.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Sharing the park boundary

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is surrounded by approximately six thousand houses. This information sheet describes things that home owners can do to support park staff in maintaining the Park in its... More ≫

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Fish Creek Provincial Park is surrounded by approximately six thousand houses. This information sheet describes things that home owners can do to support park staff in maintaining the Park in its natural state.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Amphibians in the park

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Provides information on amphibians that might be seen in Fish Creek Provincial Park (including the wood frog, tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and boreal chorus frog) and steps visitors... More ≫

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Provides information on amphibians that might be seen in Fish Creek Provincial Park (including the wood frog, tiger salamander, northern leopard frog, and boreal chorus frog) and steps visitors can take to help perserve healthy populations of amphibians in the park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: Great Blue Herons in the park

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Describes the past and current presence of Great Blue Herons in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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