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Alberta's public land trail guide

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Alberta's public land has a wide variety recreation trails and areas to meet the needs of campers, OHV riders, hikers, cyclists, equestrian users, hunters and anglers – from curated experiences to... More ≫

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Alberta's public land has a wide variety recreation trails and areas to meet the needs of campers, OHV riders, hikers, cyclists, equestrian users, hunters and anglers – from curated experiences to rustic adventures on designated trails on public land. This guide offers information to help users find recreation opportunities on public land and explore Alberta's beautiful public trail systems.

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Ministerial Order 08/2024 [Forestry and Parks]

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This ministerial order makes the Public Lands Camping Pass Order (Alberta Regulation 137/2024).

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Bighorn Backcountry public land use zones [area and trail brochures] [2024]

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Each brochure in this set includes a map of the trail system in a specific area of the Bighorn Backcountry and information on proper use of the area to ensure protection of the environment.

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The BearSmart guide : playing safely in bear and cougar country

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray... More ≫

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray and noisemakers). Also includes a section on cougars and cougar safety.

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Recreation use and experience survey results : Highwood Pass area, Kananaskis Country, Alberta Spring – Fall 2022

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from June to September 2022 in the Highwood Pass Area, Kananaskis Country. The purpose of the... More ≫

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from June to September 2022 in the Highwood Pass Area, Kananaskis Country. The purpose of the study was to better understand the distribution, use and experience of visitors at the popular recreation areas in the Highwood Area.

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Outdoor recreation checklist for Provincial Crown Land : plan to have a safe and enjoyable trip

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This checklist provides hunters, hikers, campers and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts with tips and things to keep in mind when recreating on public land in Alberta.

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Recreation use and experience survey results : Elbow Valley summer 2020

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from July to September 2020 at key staging areas in the Elbow Valley, focusing on users of the... More ≫

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This report presents and analyses the results of a recreation use and experience survey conducted from July to September 2020 at key staging areas in the Elbow Valley, focusing on users of the Moose Mountain and West Bragg Creek trail networks. The purpose of the study was to better understand the distribution, use and experience of visitors at the popular recreation areas in the Elbow Valley.

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Ministerial Order 74/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Kananaskis Conservation Pass order signed by Jaxon Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on December 9, 2021.

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Ministerial Order 86/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Public Lands Camping Pass order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on December 9, 2021.

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Recreation on public land : know before you go

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This resource outlines current provincial rules and regulations for motorized outdoor recreation activities and random camping on public land for Albertans and visitors.

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