Fish Creek Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

GPS Excursion in Fish Creek Provincial Park

      This is an engaging educational field activity for Environmental & Outdoor Education students and youth groups. Students learn to use a map and a handheld GPS device to navigate around the orienteering course.  Activities at each station engage students in thinking about cultural and natural history and parks management topics.

    GPS (1)
    Grade(s): 7 - 12
    Curriculum:
    • Environmental and Outdoor Education
    • Physical Education
    Themes:
    • Map-reading
    • GPS technology
    • Navigation
    • Active, healthy lifestyle
    Type:
    • Field Study
    Duration: Half-Day
    Location: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre
    Fees: $150 per class
    Availability: Year-round
    Updated: Jan 8, 2026