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Castle Provincial Park & Wildland Provincial Park : 2017 park guide

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This Park Guide provides information to support trip planning, wayfinding, and on-site experiences in the new Castle parks in 2017. The guide includes information on camping and recreation in the... More ≫

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This Park Guide provides information to support trip planning, wayfinding, and on-site experiences in the new Castle parks in 2017. The guide includes information on camping and recreation in the Castle parks, personal and public safety, park regulations, and stewardship. Note that this guide is for 2017 only and changes will occur following approval of the Castle Parks Management Plan.

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Elbow Valley summer trails

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A short 30-minute drive from Calgary, the picnic areas and campgrounds of the Elbow Valley make a perfect day-outing or weekend oasis. The region includes hundreds of kilometres of trails to... More ≫

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A short 30-minute drive from Calgary, the picnic areas and campgrounds of the Elbow Valley make a perfect day-outing or weekend oasis. The region includes hundreds of kilometres of trails to challenge the hiker, mountain biker, rider, and cross-country skier. From a gentle meander through the forest to a gruelling ridge-top scramble, the Elbow Valley trails connect with the Sheep, Sibbald, and Kananaskis Valleys, offering something for everyone.

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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park winter trails

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Map of the winter trails in Cypress Hills park, along with some winter safety tips.

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Kinbrook Island provincial park

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Map of trails and camping sites at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park.

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Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park trail guide

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Maps and information about the trails at Cypress Hills park.

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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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Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve guide

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Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, located about 150 km west of Rocky Mountain House, protects one of the best examples of montane habitat in all of Alberta. Shielded within the front ranges of... More ≫

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Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve, located about 150 km west of Rocky Mountain House, protects one of the best examples of montane habitat in all of Alberta. Shielded within the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains, this unique grassland and forest mosaic is home to many species of rare plants, provides important habitat for wildlife and has been a culturally significant area for thousands of years.

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Sibbald area summer trails

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A map and survival tips for the Sibbald recreation area.

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Spray Valley summer trails

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Trail maps and survival tips for the Spray Valley area.

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Highwood & Cataract summer trails

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The Highwood/Cataract area stretches from the boundary of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to the southern border of Kananaskis Country and encompasses the upper reaches of the Highwood River... More ≫

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The Highwood/Cataract area stretches from the boundary of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to the southern border of Kananaskis Country and encompasses the upper reaches of the Highwood River watershed. It includes a diversity of landscapes ranging from stark high alpine beauty, to lush spruce and lodgepole pine forests, to the rich grazing lands of the Rockies’ front ranges. Some interesting features of the area include the Highwood Road Corridor Wildlife Sanctuary, the Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve, and parts of Don Getty and Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Parks.

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