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Hinton/Coal Branch area : public land use zones

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including... More ≫

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including reclaimed mine sites) and key wildlife habitat in the region. This georeferenced map highlights designated access and identifies the boundaries of the Coal Branch PLUZ, the Athabasca Ranch PLUZ, and the Brule Lake PLUZ.

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Public land use zones and Parks of the Hinton/Coal Branch area

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including... More ≫

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Three separate public land use zones within the Coal Branch Integrated Resource Plan area were designated in May 1999 to manage access and add greater protection to sensitive areas (including reclaimed mine sites) and key wildlife habitat in the region. This map highlights designated access and identifies the boundaries of the Coal Branch PLUZ, the Athabasca Ranch PLUZ, and the Brule Lake PLUZ.

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park park guide

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Provides information about William A. Switzer Provincial Park, which is located 20 kilometres northwest of Hinton on n the foothills of Alberta’s Northern Rockies. It is home to an abundance of... More ≫

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Provides information about William A. Switzer Provincial Park, which is located 20 kilometres northwest of Hinton on n the foothills of Alberta’s Northern Rockies. It is home to an abundance of wildlife including grizzly and black bears, wolves, cougars, foxes, moose, beavers and loon. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities. The guide includes a map of the park and sources of more information.

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Brule Lake Public Land Use Zone

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This one-page map shows the location of the Brule Lake Public Land Use Zone, and includes the roads and trails that are available to access the area.

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Pierre Grey's Lakes Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains 120 kilometres north of Hinton. The park contains a beautiful chain of five... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains 120 kilometres north of Hinton. The park contains a beautiful chain of five lakes. 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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William A. Switzer Provinical Park : Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre

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This world-class facility provides 35 kilometres of well-maintained cross-country ski trails for skate and classic skiing, a biathlon range, and a luge track. The centre can be enjoyed in spring,... More ≫

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This world-class facility provides 35 kilometres of well-maintained cross-country ski trails for skate and classic skiing, a biathlon range, and a luge track. The centre can be enjoyed in spring, summer and fall as well. Forested trails offer opportunities for hiking and mountain biking; there are breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and foothills from Athabasca Lookout viewpoint; and the centre also serves as a group use area during camping season. Athabasca Lookout Nordic Centre is 20 kilometres north of Hinton – follow Highway 16 west to the Grande Cache turnoff then follow Highway 40 north for 14 kilometres to Athabasca Tower Road.

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Obed Lake Provincial Park

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Obed Lake Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) was expanded by over eight square kilometres (800 hectares) to include the adjacent lakes and uplands. Now 34 square kilometres (3,401 hectares), this... More ≫

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Obed Lake Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) was expanded by over eight square kilometres (800 hectares) to include the adjacent lakes and uplands. Now 34 square kilometres (3,401 hectares), this new Provincial Park is situated in the Lower Foothills, northeast of Hinton. This Provincial Park contributes to the preservation goal of Alberta's Parks and Protected Areas program by preserving the adjacent lakes and wetlands of the Lower Foothills.

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Rock Lake - Solomon Creek Wildland Park

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Rock Lake-Solomon Creek Wildland Park is located northwest of Hinton and extends from the Athabasca River in the south to Rock Lake Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) and Willmore Wilderness to the... More ≫

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Rock Lake-Solomon Creek Wildland Park is located northwest of Hinton and extends from the Athabasca River in the south to Rock Lake Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) and Willmore Wilderness to the northwest. You can reach the south end of the park along Solomon Creek by taking the road to the hamlet of Brule. The access to Rock Lake PRA is 70 kilometres north of Hinton. A 32 km graveled road leaves Highway 40 and winds along a route used by the petroleum and forest industries. Use caution when traveling this road and be aware that the road is not regularly maintained.

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Soil survey and land evaluation of the Hinton-Edson area, Alberta

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Reports on the findings of a soil survey of the characteristics, distribution, and quality of the soils in the Hinton-Edson area of Alberta. The soils were examined and mapped with a bias towards... More ≫

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Reports on the findings of a soil survey of the characteristics, distribution, and quality of the soils in the Hinton-Edson area of Alberta. The soils were examined and mapped with a bias towards forestry applications. Four maps supplement the report.

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