Boating

• Icons indicate "Canoeing/Kayaking" and "Power Boating".  Use one of these search terms in Find a Park by Activity to identify parks where boating is allowed.
• Some parks have boat launches or hand launches.  Use either as a search term in Find A Park by Amenities.
• For the safety of both swimmers and boaters, please obey all signs at boat launches and on lakes.
• Boats used on any water body or water course must conform with the Canada Shipping Act and regulations.
• Transport Canada provides information about boating safety.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted in most water bodies and water courses in provincial parks. 

• Search "Fishing" or "Ice Fishing" in Find a Park by Activity to identify parks with fishing opportunities.
• Some parks have fish cleaning stations.  Use that term in the search function in Find A Park by Amenities.

Fishing in Alberta is regulated by Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development.

• Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations has info on seasons, catch limits and permitted locations. 
• Everyone is required to follow sportfishing regulations.
• Check the Fish Management Zones section of the guide for site-specific regulations for each area of the province.
• An Alberta sportfishing license is required to fish in Alberta UNLESS you are
  • Under 16 years of age
  • An Alberta resident aged 65 or older
  • A registered Indian under the Indian Act

Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations also has info on licenses and costs.  

• To buy a license, you must have a WIN (Wildlife Identification Number) card.
• WIN cards and fishing licenses can be purchased online through AlbertaRELM or through private license issuers (stores, gas stations & other retail locations throughout the province sell fishing licenses. Find where you can purchase a licence here.

Visit MyWildAlberta to learn more about fishing in Alberta.

Please review bear safety & fishing.

Hunting

• Choose "Hunting" in Find a Park by Activity for a list of parks where hunting is allowed.
• Check hunting in Alberta's parks for detailed info. 

OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Use  

• The Government of Alberta recognizes that OHV enthusiasts need places to ride safely and responsibly.
• Limited use of off-highway vehicles (OHV) may be permitted in some Alberta Parks’ sites. Where it is allowed, riders must stay on designated OHV trails and obey all signs.
• Some parks have OHV riding opportunities on vacant public land in the vicinity.
• OHV use is permitted on trails in approved areas in public land use zones. Visit the Alberta Environment & Parks website for information about motorized recreation on public land.
• In Alberta's Plan for Parks, we made a commitment to identify and develop opportunities for responsible and safe recreation in parks. Parks Division and Alberta Environment & Parks are working together to provide opportunities for OHV use.
• Be familiar with OHV safety.
• Stay on designated trails to minimize your impact.

OHV On Site

Parks where you can ride your OHV on-site, some of which provide loading ramps

Note To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the phone number.

OHV Off Site

Parks that have OHV riding opportunities on vacant public land in the vicinity

NoteTo be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the phone number.