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Winter recreation checklist : plan ahead to have a safe and fun trip!

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This checklist provides winter recreationists with maps, rules and information to help prepare for outdoor recreation activities on provincial Crown land.

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Economic impact of snowmobiles in Alberta in 2009

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Snowmobiling in Alberta is not only a major recreational activity for Albertans it is also a major economic activity with far reaching economic impacts on the province, especially in many local... More ≫

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Snowmobiling in Alberta is not only a major recreational activity for Albertans it is also a major economic activity with far reaching economic impacts on the province, especially in many local rural areas with limited economic alternatives. This study was commissioned by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Alberta Snowmobile Association and conducted by Econometric Research Limited to assess the impact of snowmobiles expenditures on the economy of Alberta in 2009.

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Cataract Creek snowmobile trails, Kananaskis Country

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Cataract Creek is managed as a Snow Vehicles Zone within a Forest Land Use Zone. This ensures that its recreation values are maintained for public use. The area is part of the Central Rockies... More ≫

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Cataract Creek is managed as a Snow Vehicles Zone within a Forest Land Use Zone. This ensures that its recreation values are maintained for public use. The area is part of the Central Rockies Ecosystem. The wildlife that 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. There are natural hazards in the Cataract Creek area; you are responsible for your own safety. Find out from conservation officers or from any Kananaskis Country Visitor Information Centre of hazards that may be in the areas you are travelling. Snowmobile use within Kananaskis Country is restricted to trails at McLean Creek, Sibbald Flat, Cataract Creek, Powderface Trail linking McLean Creek to Sibbald Flat, and Big Elbow Loop. Designated trail junctions are signed; refer to the map to assist in finding your location.

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