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.
Crimson Lake Provincial Park has a well-developed trail system. The Amerada Trail is a 10km gravel path loop around Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain House Alberta.
Gleniffer Lake is fed by the Red Deer River and measures 7 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide. It was named after a post office that once serviced the area long ago. The post office stood on the same site as the present day dam.
Activities enjoyed in the Oldman Dam Recreation Area include kayaking, camping, birdwatching, canoeing, picnicking, boating, sailing, fishing, and wind surfing. There are boat launches located along the shores of the Oldman River reservoir, as well, as roof top canoe launches.
Cameron Lake is a well maintained sub alpine lake situated at an elevation of 1646 meters (5400 ft). The lake is located at the end of the 16 kilometre Akamina Parkway. The parkway itself is a sightseeing adventure.
Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada is a pleasant place to explore and to go for a picnic. The rolling and sometimes punchy hills make for an interesting hike through the woods, and meadows. Whereas the gazebo overlooking the lake is an ideal spot for a picnic.
The 3.2 kilometre loop trail explores the life of David Thompson and the history of the first two forts (oldest forts) which once stood on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River during the fur trade of the 1800s.
The Lake Louise Lakeshore pathway is very well maintained, level and easy going most of the way. It measures about 2 kilometres long and follows the shores of Lake Louise. There are excellent views of glaciers and mountains.
The Badlands Trail is an easy-going, well maintained interpretive walking trail exploring the Canadian Badlands near the community of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. The trail is a popular pathway for learning more about the geography and history of the Canadian Badlands.
Pyramid Lake is an adventure destination located near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada in the Jasper National Park. The lake is a natural attraction set in an aspen and lodgepole pine forest under the slopes of Pyramid Mountain (2762 metres) and next to Patricia Lake.
George Moss Park is an urban community park in the SE community of Ogden, Alberta, Canada near Calgary. Green space, mature trees, and a new basketball court make this park a great neighborhood meeting place.
Take a nice easy hike along a beautiful trail in Coleman, Alberta to this small waterfall. Rainbow Falls is found along the historic Miners' Path in Flumerfelt Park.
The Lake Agnes Tea House Trail is a 3.5 km hike from Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. It climbs through subalpine forest to Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes Waterfall. The historic tea house sits beside a stunning alpine lake with views of rugged peaks and Lake Louise.