Barrier Dam

Barrier Lake Lower

Barrier Lake Upper

Bow Valley Visitor Centre

Canoe Meadows

Gap Lake

Grotto Mountain

Lac Des Arcs

Middle Lake

Mt. Lorrette Ponds

Old Camp

Three Sisters

Whitefish

Bow River
Fee: $20.00/night; 2nd unit on campsite $18.00/night; $2.00/night Alberta seniors discount; wheelchair-accessible washrooms; open Apr. 28-Sept. 4; located 2 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1.
Total # of Units: 39

Bow Valley
Fee: power/water sites $34.00/night; non-power sites $22.00/night; 2nd units on campsite $20.00/night.
Reservation Phone: 1-877-537-2757
Total # of Units: 169
Water Hookups: 37
Electical Hookups: 37

Lac Des Arcs
Fee: $20.00/night; 2nd unit on campsite $18.00/night; $2.00/night Alberta seniors discount; wheelchair-accessible washrooms; open Apr. 28-Sept. 17; located 14 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1.
Total # of Units: 28

Three Sisters
Fee: $20.00/night; 2nd unit on campsite $18.00/night; $2.00/night Alberta seniors discount; open Apr. 14-Oct. 30; located in Dead Man's Flats (just outside Canmore on Hwy. 1).
Total # of Units: 36

Willow Rock
Fee: power sites $25.00/night (2nd unit on campsite $23.00/night); non-power sites $20.00/night (2nd unit on campsite $18.00/night); $2.00/night Alberta seniors discount; open Mar. 31-Oct. 30.
Total # of Units: 124
Electical Hookups: 34

Canoe Meadows
Fee: Fee = $250.00/night first 10 units; $20.00/night each additional unit; mid-week discount for senior/youth groups; open Apr14-Oct9.
Reservation Phone: 403-673-2163
Total # of Units: 80

Elk Flats
Fee: $250.00/night first 10 units; $20.00/night each additional unit; mid-week discount for senior/youth groups; open Apr28-Oct9; also available for group day use.
Reservation Phone: 403-673-2163
Total # of Units: 35

Grouse
Fee: $250.00/night first 10 units; $20.00/night each additional unit; mid-week discount for senior/youth groups; open Apr28-Oct30.
Reservation Phone: 403-673-2163
Total # of Units: 60

Owl
Fee: $295.00/night first 10 units; $20.00/night each additional unit; mid-week discount for senior/youth groups; equipped with a hall that accommodates 135 people (fireplace, power, small kitchen & flush toilets); open Apr28-Oct30.
Reservation Phone: 403-673-2163
Total # of Units: 60

Porcupine
Fee: Fee = $250.00/night first 10 units; $20.00/night each additional unit; mid-week discount for senior/youth groups; open Apr28-Oct9.
Reservation Phone: 403-673-2163
Total # of Units: 28

Bike rentals

Fast food concession
At Three Sisters campground.

Golf course
Golf courses at Kananaskis, Canmore & Banff.

Grocery/supply store

Laundry
Laundry facilities in Bow Valley & Willow Rock campgrounds only.

Rafting/canoeing outfitters
Reservations for Rainbow Riders rafting tours may be made at the store.

Birding

• Many songbird species; eagle and hawk migrations - golden eagle migration observation site at Mt. Lorette Ponds.

Camping

• Camping fees subject to change.

Canoeing/kayaking

• Rafting also.

Fishing

• Bow River is world-renowned for its trout fishing.

Group use

Hiking - backcountry

Hiking - front country

Horseback riding

Mountain biking/cycling

Rock climbing

Snowshoeing

Wildlife viewing

• Species include elk, deer, bighorn sheep, muskrat & beaver.

Windsurfing

• Wet suits required on Barrier Lake due to cold water; strong winds may be encountered on Barrier Lake as well.
• Windsurfers on Lac Des Arcs are advised to beware of gusty winds and strong currents along north side of lake in main channel of the Bow River; wet suits required due to cold water.

Bow River
Trail follows Bow River.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Bow River campground
Trail Activities:

Bow Valley
Connects campground to Park office; paved.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Park office
Trail Activities:

Flowing Water
Loop trail to banks of the Bow River.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Willow Rock campground
Trail Activities:

Many Springs
This loop trail goes to numerous small springs.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Middle Lake picnic area
Trail Activities:

Middle Lake
Loop trail.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Middle Lake picnic area
Trail Activities:

Montane
Loop trail.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Park office
Trail Activities:

Moraine
With Bow River Trail from Middle Lake, this trail forms a loop.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Activities:

Barrier Lake


Fish Species:
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Longnose Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout

Bow River


Fish Species:
Brook Stickleback, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Bull Trout, Burbot, Cutthroat Trout X Rainbow Trout, Emerald Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Flathead Chub, Goldeye, Lake Chub, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Longnose Dace, Longnose Sucker, Mooneye, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, Quillback, Rainbow Trout, River Shiner, Sauger, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spoonhead Sculpin, Spottail Shiner, Trout-Perch, Walleye, White Sucker, Yellow Perch

Gap Lake


Fish Species:
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Longnose Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, White Sucker

Kananaskis River


Fish Species:
Brook Stickleback, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat Trout X Rainbow Trout, Lake Chub, Longnose Dace, Longnose Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout

Lac Des Arcs


Fish Species:
Brown Trout, Longnose Sucker, White Sucker

Environmental Education Programs
Regularly scheduled education programs.

Guided Interpretive Walks/Tours
Award-winning interpretive hikes (regularly scheduled).

Interpretive Programs (regularly scheduled)
Award-winning interpretive programs; amphitheatre has seating for 150 people; equipped with stage & screen; parking area provided.

Outdoor Exhibits

Self-guided Interpretive Walks/Hikes
7 interpretive trails.