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Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

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Effective Date: July 7, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Fitzsimmons Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Sheep River Provincial Park

Details:

Alberta Parks will be conducting vault toilet replacement at six (6) locations in Kananaskis Region. Work will occur at the following locations from July 07 to August 31, 2026 (subject to change and weather dependent):

  • Sheep River Provincial Park: Sandy McNabb Upper Day Use, Junction Creek Day Use, Head Office Parking Area
  • Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area: Cat Creek Day Use
  • Fitzsimmons Creek Provincial Recreation Area: Fitzsimmons Creek Day Use

To facilitate construction activities, heavy equipment will be working on site and some areas of parking will be temporarily closed to accommodate staging. Temporary barricades and signage will be present to delineate work areas.

We recognize construction is inconvenient, however it is necessary to uphold public safety and to support construction efficiency.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area

Updated: August 31, 2026 
Information: 403-949-3132 [email protected]
Directions
Facility Operator: Kananaskis Campground Services Inc.

Named after the creek that runs through it, Cat Creek Provincial Recreation Area is 45 km southwest of Longview Hwy. 541 and 4 km north on Hwy. 40. This Provincial Recreation Area contains features a day use area and a small section of the Highwood River.

45 km southwest of Longview on Hwy. 541 & 4 km north on Forestry Trunk Road (Hwy. 40)

Activities

Hiking - Front Country  Hiking - Front Country
Electric Bicycles  Electric Bicycles
Mtn. Biking/Cycling  Mtn. Biking/Cycling
Fishing  Fishing
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
  • Hiking: Self-guided interpretive walking trail on the Cat Creek Interpretive Trail.

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Maps & Guides

  • Highwood & Cataract Summer Trails Map Map, Kananaskis, Cat Creek PRA, Cataract Creek PRA, Etherington Creek PRA,Lantern Creek PRA, Mist Creek PRA, Sentinel PRA, Baril Loop Trail, Bear Pond Trail, Carnarvon Creek Trail, Cataract Trail, Cataract Falls Trail, Cataract Loop Trail, Cat Creek Interpretive Trail, Cummings Trail, Etherington Trail, Fallers Trail, Grass Pass Trail, Loggers Trail, Lost Creek Trail, Mist Creek Trail, Mount Burke Trail, Oyster Trail, Pasque Trail, Picklejar Lakes Trail, Plateau Mountain Trail, Raspberry Pass Trail, Skyline Trail, Upper Raspberry Trail, Valley Bottom Trail, Kananaskis Country, Map -- 0b89bc55-043d-49b1-b70f-c00d5c30ecdb True
Updated: May 4, 2026
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