Gooseberry Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Advisories

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
  • Construction Closure - Elbow Valley Visitor Information Centre Upgrades

      Effective Date: September 9, 2025 - Until Further Notice

      Where: Elbow River PRA , Elbow Valley Visitor Information Centre VisitorCentre , Gooseberry PRA

      Details:

      Visitor Centre building closed due to accessibility upgrades.

      Elbow Valley Visitor Information Centre will be closed to the public beginning on September 11 to facilitate construction of several building upgrades to enhance accessibility for visitors. During this time, members of the public will not be able to access the Information Centre or the washrooms, and retail sales – including the Kananaskis Conservation Pass – will be unavailable. Visitors requiring a Conservation Pass may purchase one themselves online or in-person at Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre or Peter Lougheed Parks Discovery Centre (until October 13).

      The vault toilets in the day use area will remain open for public use. Public WiFi will remain available in the parking lot, and there will also be an information trailer staffed daily from 8 am to 6 pm to provide visitor information.

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