Fish Creek Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Recreational Activities

    Please review our park rules & visit tips and regulations.

    Biking

    Birding

    • More than 200 bird species have been observed here. 
    • Great Blue Herons can be found along watercourses.  Ducks and geese can be seen on the Bow River year-round. 
    • Bald eagles nest and even over-winter along the Bow River valley. Raptors common to the area include red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks and great horned owls.
    • Dense spruce and aspen forests in the park provide excellent habitat for songbirds.

    Boating

    • Boat access to the Bow River is from a boat launch located off Bow Bottow Trail South, at the east end of the park in Boat Launch Day Use Area.
    • The boat launch is open from April 1 to October 31 as long as safe access can be provided.

    Fishing

    • Fishing is permitted in the Bow River and Fish Creek.  The Bow River is a world-class trout fishery.
    • Check Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for times, species, bait restrictions and catch limits.

    Picnicking

    • Many day use areas have picnic tables and firepits and are located close to parking lots.
    • Fires are permitted only in designated firepits.
    • Firewood is NOT provided.  Collection and burning deadfall is NOT permitted.  Please bring
      • Your own firewood and roasting sticks
      • A container to fill with water to extinguish the fire
    • Washrooms with running water are located in many areas.  Some of these washrooms are only open seasonally.  Check the day use listing for details.
    • Liquor is permitted in the Bankside and Hull's Wood Day Use areas only - Learn More.

    Rollerblading

    • There are many paved pathways and roads where you can rollerblade.
    • Rollerblades are not permitted inside buildings or on pathways inside Sikome Aquatic Facility
    • There are no rollerblade rentals in the park.

    Swimming

    Walking/Hiking

    Wildlife Watching

    Winter Activities

    • Some pathways in the park are cleared of snow during winter for easy access.
    • If snow conditions allow, activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are possible.
    • Pathways are not groomed or maintained for cross-country skiing.
    • All trails are for all users.
    • Ice conditions on Fish Creek are potentially hazardous throughout winter.  It is not recommended that people walk, ski or otherwise traverse on the ice.
    • Tobogganing is not encouraged in the park because of natural hazards.  Rocks and fallen logs found on trail edges and hillsides can cause accidents.
Updated: Mar 20, 2025