Recreation Notes

Backcountry camping: visitors to Willmore must be fully prepared for wilderness travel; exercise caution when locating and building campfires; during periods of high fire hazard, campfires may not be permitted; to prevent encounters with bears, precautions must be taken with food and garbage storage; litter that can't be burned must be packed out.

Backcountry hiking: early fur trading activities created the trail network that is the basis for the 750 km of trails in Willmore; they provide access along all major eastern valleys and form connections between valleys via high mountain passes; there are few trails west of the Smoky River; only minimal trail maintenance occurs. To purchase a Willmore map ($12.00), call 780-865-8395.

Horseback riding: there are hundreds of kilometres of equestrian trails in Willmore (only minimal trail maintenance).

Hunting: there are hunting seasons in Willmore for trophy sheep, moose, elk, white-tailed deer and mule deer; refer to the Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations for detailed information.