Parks and Trails in Alberta

Parks in Alberta, Canada provide travelers an opportunity to explore the wilderness landscapes, eco systems and communities of the province, as well as, discover the history of the province of Alberta.

Click the Alberta Regions below to view parks, trails and places in that area.

Central Alberta Parks

North Alberta Parks

Rocky Mountain Parks

South Alberta Parks

Baker Park is the most frequently requested park for outdoor weddings. The park has features which support spectacular wedding photography opportunities. They are: The Sun Bowl, Wildflower Mount, and the Eight Pillar Archway

9333 Scenic Bow Rd. N.W.

Calgary

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City Hall Park is a floral garden and public park destination located in the centre of the community of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The park is the front yard of the Red Deer City Hall building.

Red Deer

An absolute gem in Alberta, Canada. Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai'pi Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern Alberta near the U.S. Canadian border to Montana. Explore breathtaking scenery in this history filled area that is surrounded by unique land formations.

NW 36 TW1 Range 13, Milk River, AB T0K 1M0

Milk River, Alberta

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Sheep River Park is the main activity destination in the river valley which extends from one end of the community to the other in an east-west direction. Access to the green space areas outside the Sheep River Park are best enjoyed via a 16 kilometre network of trails.

Okotoks

Carburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River featuring three man-made ponds, a regional pathway, and numerous wildlife, waterfowl and wildflowers to experience. The park reflects the preservation of wildlife habitat and ecosystem for everyone to enjoy.

67 Riverview Dr. S.E.

Calgary

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Lake Minnewanka is recreation and activity lake destination located east of the Village of Banff. Alberta, Canada in Banff National Park. It is the longest glacial lake in the park system measuring 28 kilometres long and 143 metres deep.

Banff

The World's Largest Sausage statue can be found in Mundare, Alberta, Canada! Under an hour drive east from Edmonton.

4916 53 Ave, Mundare, AB T0B 3H0

Mundare, Alberta

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The challenging recreation trail climbs up to some amazing views of mountain peaks, a wildflower meadow and a hanging glacier. The trail is popular for activities like hiking, rock climbing and wildlife sightings including bighorn sheep and bear.

Jasper

Quarry Lake is located a short distance south of the community of Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is a local recreation park with a short trail popular for school groups, children's clubs, dog owners, hikers and for people who wish to relax by the side of a lake.

1723 Bow Valley Trail

Canmore

The Watchtower Trail is a long day hike or backpacking adventure located in the Jasper National Park near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The route is in the Maligne Mountain Range region of the park exploring along Watchtower Creek.

Malign Lake

Jasper

Johnson Lake is a popular recreation and beach destination located east of the community of Banff Alberta, Canada. The lake neighbours Fairholme Mountain Range and falls within the montane zone (grasslands and forests) of the Banff National Park.

Banff