Highwood River Natural Area

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Information: 403-297-5293

Location: 20 km southeast of Calgary


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Hunting in Highwood River Natural Area

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Park Management

Classification Natural Area
Legislation Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size 24.20 Acres / 9.79 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 454/71
Administration / Information 403-297-5293
Regional Office Kananaskis Regional Office
District Fish Creek
Natural Region Grassland - Foothills Fescue
Natural Region Description

Highwood River Natural Area includes islands in the Bow and Highwood Rivers. These islands provide habitat for Canada geese and great blue herons.

Land Use Framework Region South Saskatchewan
Updated: Feb 26, 2024