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

Yamnuska translates to "wall of stone." Its sheer 500' face can be seen from the TransCanada and the peak is often in the clouds.

Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L

Kananaskis

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The Bow Valley Wildland Park is a rugged park established to protect wildlife and the sensitive natural habitat in the region. The park , in many ways, is divided into 3 sections on each side of Highway #1.

Canmore

Jacques Lake Trail is generally considered an easy trail as it has minimal elevation gains over the 12.2 km long one-way on-and-out and back trail. It is a great weekend backpacking destination with mountain views, wildlife and four wilderness lakes.

Jacques, Lake Trail, Improvement District No. 12, AB T0E 0E0

Jasper

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The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a birding hot spot in Calgary, Alberta. The Nature Centre provides park information, trail maps and birdwatching checklists. Also at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a day use picnic area and some washrooms.

Calgary

Bowmont Park is a large natural environment park that lies along the northern bank of the Bow River in the northwest part of Calgary

85 St. N.W. & 48 Ave. N.W.

Calgary

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Elk Island National Park is a UNESCO Designated Biosphere Reserve, and a popular year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts near the community of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Canada which is only 30 kilometres northeast of Edmonton Alberta. A great day trip.

54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3

Edmonton

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From the main parking lot of this Lethbridge, Alberta park is a single track dog walking trail following the banks of the Oldman River. The dirt trail explores open grass fields covered in groves of cottonwood trees.

Lethbridge

Legacy Regional Park in Lethbridge Alberta Canada is the first major regional park on the north side of the city. Spanning over 73 acres, with over 6 km of walking trails to enjoy, multiple playgrounds, a splash park, Canada's 1st challenge course, picnic areas and so much more!

400 Blackwolf Blvd N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 6P4

Lethbridge

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Bearberry Nordic Centre near Sundre, Alberta offers groomed cross-country ski trails, cabin accommodations, ski rentals, and access to Crown land backcountry in a quiet foothills setting.

Sundre, Alberta

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Located south of Canmore Alberta, Canada is the Highwood and Cataract Creek Areas. A vast region of wilderness forests, mountain peaks, grassland valleys, remote streams and lakes. There are trails leading into the wilderness and there are picnic areas (recreation areas) along the highways to enjoy

Canmore

what really catches your eye and draws allot of attention in Centennial Park is the 26 metre (86 feet) tall Tyannosaurus Rex dinosaur. It is the "World's Tallest Dinosaur" and one of the most visited attractions in the Drumheller Valley.

Drumheller

The Star Trek Station was built to look like and provide the feeling of being on the planet Vulcan. Some even say the Space Station arrived from the night sky landing permanently in the community of Vulcan.

Vulcan

The Boulton Creek Trail is a 3 kilometre loop trail exploring through a forest of trees leading to a forest cabin, exploring along a mountain ridge and then back down along the banks of the creek.

Canmore

Established in 1982, the nature reserve is the site of the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre and interpretive walking trails. The centre is a good source for wildlife education and for interpretive programs.

Lethbridge

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.

111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0

Lake Louise Village

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