South Alberta Parks & Trails

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The park was created in 2000 and named after Wilbur Griffith who, with his wife Betty, donated a portion of their estate to The City of Calgary to be set aside as a nature preserve. Griffith Woods is classified as a Special Protection Natural Environment Park because of its overall environmental...
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Discovery Ridge Blvd SW
Discovery ridge
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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.
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2305 76 St, Coleman, AB T0K 0M0
Coleman, Alberta
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The green space area along the Oldman River is home to narrow leaf cottonwood trees and many wildlife species. Some of the wildlife sightings commonly viewed in the park include waterfowl., beaver, deer, pheasants, white tailed rabbits and muskrat.
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Fort MacLeod
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Sheppard Park was established in 1995 and measures 5.2 hectares (13 acres) in size. The park grounds, once a pioneer homestead, consist of many historic buildings, artifacts and historical exhibits.
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High River
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The Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump preserves and protects the actual site of a buffalo hunt. The site is the oldest buffalo hunting grounds of its kind in North America. And in 1981 the site was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
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Fort MacLeod
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Discovery Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest region of Calgary. It is located on the western ridge of the city bounded by Glenmore Trail, Elbow River, and Tsui T’ina
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160 Discovery Ridge Blvd
Calgary
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Nearby there are baseball diamonds, washrooms and a playground for children. The Newcastle Beach Recreation Area is ideal for group functions, tournaments, festivals and events. There is a camping area for groups who have booked the baseball diamonds for tournaments.
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Drumheller
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The park is a day use picnic park with some beautiful green space areas, some good tree cover providing shade and some well maintained paved and red rock gravel trails providing activity.
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Medicine Hat
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The North Fork Wilderness Campground is located on HWY 510 just north of the community of Pincher Creek in southern Alberta Canada. A wonderful place to camp and enjoy some watersports along the fork in the Oldman River and Crowsnest River. 8 FCFS sites are available.
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HWY 510
Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Elliston Park hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m
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1827 68 Street SE
Calgary
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The pathway is paved and loops around the lake. Along the edges of the trail are various sitting benches ideal for sightseeing and birdwatching.
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Brooks
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The Elbow River Boat Launch & Day Use Area is in scenic Kananaskis Country just a short drive from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
A Kananaskis Park Pass is required.
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16 km southwest of Bragg Creek on Hwy. 66
Bragg Creek
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Confederation Park is one of Calgary`s most popular green spaces for year round activities and events.
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905 30 Avenue NW,
Calgary
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Rowe Lake Trail is a day hike leading to alpine lakes and it is the start of a long haul backpacking adventure located in the Waterton Lakes National Park which is in the southwest corner of the province of Alberta, Canada.
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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.
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67 Riverview Dr. S.E.
Calgary

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