Parks & Protected Areas Websites
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Alberta
Natural Heritage Information Centre Collects, continually updates, analyzes and disseminates information about the location, condition, status, and trends of selected elements, including species and plant communities. |
| Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Cypress Hills, Canada's first interprovincial park, is an oasis of mixed and lodgepole pine forests in the midst of the Canadian prairies. |
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| Dinosaur Provincial Park
A trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park is a 75 million-year foray back in time. Strange land formations rise up on all sides, sculpted by wind and water into hauntingly beautiful shapes sunbathed in terra cotta, bronze and amber. |
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| Fish Creek Provincial Park
This park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. Located in the city of Calgary, Fish Creek contains wetlands, mixed forest and open prairie, and over 40 km of hiking, cycling and equestrian trails. |
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Establishing the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park creates recreation, education and tourism opportunities for Calgary and Cochrane residents, other Albertans and visitors to our province. |
| Kananaskis Country Kananaskis Country's spectacular mountain and foothills landscapes make a perfect back-drop for a multitude of year-round recreational opportunities, and is only a short drive west of Calgary. |
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Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
The park contains the former Big Lake Natural Area and an additional 302 hectares of Crown land, for a total of 1421 hectares. The lake makes up around 59 per cent of the park's total area. |
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Land
Reference Manual
This website contains a complete listing of all lands currently under the administration of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation — Parks & Protected Areas. |
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Managing Parks and Protected Areas
Provides a historical overview, outlines the scientific framework, defines our spectrum of sites, and provides information on how we plan, manage and establish Protected Areas in Alberta. |
| William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Nestled in the Canadian foothills, William A. Switzer Provincial Park is an uncrowded alternative to the Rocky Mountain parks, offering year-round outdoor recreation and nature appreciation. |
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Volunteering In Alberta's Outdoors
If you're looking for opportunities to contribute to the preservation or public enjoyment of Alberta's natural beauty, volunteering may be your answer. |











