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.
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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.
Tunnel Mountain is a popular sightseeing hiking trail located in the community of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the Banff National Park. It is an elevation hiking adventure leading to three lookout points and some sweet views of the Bow Valley, Bow River, Rocky Mountains and the community of Banff, Albe
Riverside Park in Drumheller, Alberta enjoys large grass lawns ideal for play. Bring a frisbee, basball glove or any other activity which needs a little space. There are many trees providing plenty of shade too... and a few floral gardens and rock gardens adding color and scents.
In the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park near Canmore, Alberta is an elevation hiking trail leading to Miner's Peak called the Ha Ling Trail. From the mountain peak hikers will enjoy outstanding views of the community of Canmore, the Bow Valley and the Grassi Lakes area.
Kiwanis Park is one of the more busier parks for picnicking in Red Deer. There is a picnic day use area with picnic tables, a picnic shelter and some fire pits.
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
Riverside Park is a veterans memorial park easily located next to the Medicine Hat, Alberta City Hall. The park includes a cenotaph, monuments, some art work and a water fountain.
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.
The Cory Pass Trail and the Edith Pass Trail located in the Banff National Park combine for one of the more difficult and more visual rewarding hiking adventures when exploring the Rocky Mountains in Alberta Canada. There are views of mountain vistas, mountain ranges, valleys of wildflowers, glacier
Bordered by the Bow River and the community of Wildwood, Edworthy Park is a large diverse park that makes it a year-round destination. Edworthy Park includes the natural areas of Douglas Fir Trail and Lawrey Gardens.
The Golden Jubilee Park is part of the Stoney Creek Valley of parks in Camrose. The Stoney Creek Valley runs north-south through Camrose and is the centre piece greenspace in the community.
Bicentennial Trail is a recreation trail popular for mountain biking and hiking in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. The trail was constructed to celebrate the Bicentennial of the community of Rocky Mountain House.
The Bertha Lake Trail highlight destinations include Bertha Falls and Bertha Lake. Both are accessed from the same trail. The trailhead is located near the campground in the Waterton Townsite.
Lions Park is one of the more forested parks in the community connecting to a good trail system. Lions Park is well maintained with sitting benches, groves of cottonwood trees, large grass lawns, picnic areas and information signs.