Publications

Domestic tourism in Canadian Rockies tourism region : a summary of domestic visitor numbers, expenditures and characteristics

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The annual domestic visitor profiles by region are based on analysis of the National Travel Survey (NTS) conducted by Statistics Canada. The NTS provides tourism information for travel in Alberta... More ≫

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The annual domestic visitor profiles by region are based on analysis of the National Travel Survey (NTS) conducted by Statistics Canada. The NTS provides tourism information for travel in Alberta by domestic visitors from Alberta and other parts of Canada, and includes same-day and overnight trips for Albertans and residents from other parts of Canada. Detailed estimates for international visitors are not available at the provincial and tourism regional level due to small sample sizes and limited data from the Visitor Travel Survey (VTS). Detailed characteristics are only available for Canadian visitors.

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MacKenzie Creek restoration & trail project

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will... More ≫

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will mitigate environmental impacts on the stream’s fish habitat from recreational use.

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Bighorn Dam

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased... More ≫

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased random camping and OHV use has raised dam and public safety concerns. The Government of Alberta is implementing recreation management efforts and funding investments to conserve and protect the area and public safety.

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Ministerial order 51/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Kananaskis conservation pass order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on May 27, 2021.

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Ministerial order 52/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Public Lands Camping Pass Order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on May 27, 2021.

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Visitor Information Centre (VIC) : travel publication distribution program

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The brochure is a listing of all Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centres and Accredited Visitor Information Centres in Alberta - including contact information, services provided and visitor... More ≫

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The brochure is a listing of all Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centres and Accredited Visitor Information Centres in Alberta - including contact information, services provided and visitor information centre location location.

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Wildlife management unit map

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This provincial base map outlines the boundaries of Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta. Also included are areas delineated for provincial parks, provincial wildland and wilderness parks,... More ≫

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This provincial base map outlines the boundaries of Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta. Also included are areas delineated for provincial parks, provincial wildland and wilderness parks, First Nations Reserves and Metis Settlements, zones where hunting is restricted or prohibited, bird and wildlife sanctuaries, ecological reserves, areas with special vehicle and/or weapons restrictions and other special land-use areas across the province.

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Specified penalties under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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Provides a listing of ticketable offences and fine amounts levied for violations of wildfire prevention requirements as specified under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and regulations.

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Wildlife Management Unit 320 aerial ungulate survey (2018)

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Results of the moose aerial population count surveys for the 2018 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 320. The primary objectives of this survey were... More ≫

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Results of the moose aerial population count surveys for the 2018 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 320. The primary objectives of this survey were to assess the status of moose populations by determining a population estimate based on density estimates, and a population demographic split for sex and age classes. The secondary objectives of this survey were to assess the status of white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk populations in WMU 320 by determining a population estimate based on density estimates, and a population demographic split for sex and age classes.

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Sheep Management Areas 7 and 8 bighorn sheep survey (2018-19)

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Results of the bighorn sheep aerial population count surveys funded by the Wild Sheep Foundation for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted by helicopter in sheep... More ≫

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Results of the bighorn sheep aerial population count surveys funded by the Wild Sheep Foundation for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted by helicopter in sheep management areas 7 and 8 (comprising Wildlife Management Units 439, 440, 442, 444, 445 and 446).

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