Golden Larch Season - Guide to Fall Hiking in Alberta Parks

It's that time of year again! Golden Larch season has arrived at Alberta Parks. Here's your go-to guide for a successful adventure, along with some staff-recommended hikes to ignite your fall-time trip inspiration!

Bird Watching in Alberta Parks

Parks are great locations for birdwatching! The abundance of wetlands, natural grasslands, parkland, boreal forest, and unique habitats like the Alberta badlands, attract an amazing variety of songbirds, waterfowl and birds of prey.

Fall and Winter Camping in Provincial Parks

Embrace the magic of fall and winter camping! Swap stories around the campfire, search the night sky for constellations and toast marshmallows under a canopy of stars.

Dark Sky Guide

Discover places far from city lights, where the sky is darker and so the stars and planets are much more visible – even to your naked eye!

93 Reasons to Love Alberta Parks

This year marks a special milestone for Alberta Parks…it’s our 93rd Anniversary! We’ve come a long way since 1930 and have asked some of our staff to compile 93 fun reasons they love Alberta Parks.

Wildlife found along the David Thompson Highway

Scenic Highway 11 follows the fur trading trails of David Thompson, the fearless explorer who mapped Canada from the Great Lakes to the Pacific. This picturesque area is filled with majestic mountains, cobalt-turquoise lakes, foothills, forests and an array of furry wildlife!

Have bug net…will travel

If there’s one group of animals found throughout our Alberta Parks system that’s a “sure thing”, it’s the creepy crawly variety. If you embrace this reality and equip yourself accordingly, you and your family can have a surprisingly good time hunting for the most diverse animals on the planet.

William A. Switzer Amphitheatre Show: Species at Risk!

Delivering amphitheatre programs during COVID - 19 takes some creativity! These park interpreters still developed a safe (and fantastic!) new show on Species at Risk. The physically distanced families visiting William A. Switzer Provincial Park loved it.

Plan Your Midweek Staycation

Camping is Available Mid-week in Provincial Parks!

Nature and Outdoor Adventure are Nearby

Outdoor adventures are right outside your Edmonton doorstep. Load up your bikes, boats, and camping gear and head out of the city to inhale fresh air, and surround your senses with nature.

Alberta Parks Guide to Backpacking in K-Country

Backpacking is an awe inspiring experience; you set off on an adventure for a night, or even several days, with everything you need to survive in your backpack.

Snowy Saturdays in Crimson Lake Provincial Park

Resist the urge to hibernate and discover the fun waiting for you outdoors this winter at Snowy Saturdays.

First Day Hikes

Start your New Year off in the best way possible – connecting with nature in the beautiful outdoors! We’ve compiled a list of suggested hikes so you can get outside and conquer a #FirstDayHike on January 1st.

Go Off the Grid in Cypress Hills

The hut experience in Cypress Hills PP will please everyone, from novice to backcountry enthusiast! Located within 10 km of the Elkwater townsite, they're the perfect base for winter recreation, solitude, and relaxation.