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Chain Lakes Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, which is located 90 minutes southwest of Calgary on the east side of Chain Lakes Reservoir. Includes a map of the park and... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, which is located 90 minutes southwest of Calgary on the east side of Chain Lakes Reservoir. Includes a map of the park and contacts for more information, such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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Livingstone-Porcupine Hills recreation management plan

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The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan addresses the priorities for outdoor recreation expressed in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). The SSRP prioritized planning... More ≫

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The Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan addresses the priorities for outdoor recreation expressed in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP). The SSRP prioritized planning for the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills areas as a region of high recreational use. It contains the headwaters of the Oldman River, supports biodiversity values, requires the management of wildlife risk and provides traditional First Nations land uses. The Government of Alberta aims to provide a diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities while recognizing that recreation occurs within a multiple use landscape with complex environmental, economic and social values.

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Quick facts : Livingstone and Porcupine Hills Public Land Use Zones

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of two new public land use zones in Alberta, which have been created to manage outdoor recreational activities and provide a diversity of outdoor... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of two new public land use zones in Alberta, which have been created to manage outdoor recreational activities and provide a diversity of outdoor recreation experiences. Includes information on camping, trails and trail use in the zones.

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Investing in recreation and restoration in southern Alberta

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Outlines government plans to invest close to $5 million in capital funding to improve staging areas for access to public land, rebuild and improve trails, install bridges over water crossings, and... More ≫

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Outlines government plans to invest close to $5 million in capital funding to improve staging areas for access to public land, rebuild and improve trails, install bridges over water crossings, and protect and enhance fish habitat to support the implementation of the Livingstone–Porcupine Hills Recreation Management Plan. Includes a map indicating the locations of the proposed 2018 projects.

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Castle Provincial Park & Wildland Provincial Park : summer park guide

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Provides information about Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta and protects over 105,000 hectares of valuable watersheds, and habitat... More ≫

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Provides information about Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta and protects over 105,000 hectares of valuable watersheds, and habitat for more than 200 rare species. The parks share borders with the Waterton Biosphere Reserve to the east, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park to the south, the Crowsnest Pass to the north and the Flathead river valley of British Columbia to the west. The lands in the Castle region form part of the extraordinary Crown of the Continent ecosystem. This guide is for the 2018 summer season only.

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Crimson Lake Provincial Park

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Tourism map of the amenities, campsites and trails in Crimson Lake Provincial Park.

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Winagami Lake Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Winagami Lake Provincial Park, located north of High Prairie. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, campsite regulations, and contacts for... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Winagami Lake Provincial Park, located north of High Prairie. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, campsite regulations, and contacts for more information such as learning about any active fire bans.

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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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Cold Lake Provincial Park campground guide [2017]

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Provides information for campers at the Cold Lake Provincial Park, which is located just east of the town of Cold Lake. Located in a transition zone between parkland and boreal forest, the park... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at the Cold Lake Provincial Park, which is located just east of the town of Cold Lake. Located in a transition zone between parkland and boreal forest, the park protects marshes, mixed wood forests, beautiful sand beaches and lakeshore landscapes that support a diverse community of birds and other wildlife. 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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Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park park guide

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Provides information about Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22.... More ≫

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Provides information about Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22. These protected wildlands surround one of Alberta’s unique ecological areas known as “The Whaleback”. Together Bob Creek Wildland and Black Creek Rangeland protect the largest intact expanse of montane landscape in Alberta. The unique features of this natural region support elk herds, grizzly bears and wolves, while at the same time continuing the historic uses of the land.

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