Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Written in Stone

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley. Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

    This field study examines the amazing geological history of Kananaskis Country. Traveling south from Barrier Lake, students will explore 3 different programming locations. Each stop represents one chapter in the geology of the Rocky Mountains: deposition, rock formation, mountain building and erosion. Students participate in an activity at each stop which demonstrates the geologic process.

Grade(s): 7
Curriculum: Science
Themes:
    • The story of mountain formations and building is evident on the landscape.
    • Evidence of the rock cycle can be examined by identifying local rocks.
    • Earth’s surfaces are undergoing gradual and sudden changes.
Type:
    Field Study
Duration: Full-Day
Location: Locations throughout Kananaskis Country (HWY 40)
Max. Group Size: 35
Fees: $210
Availability: May - October
Booking Information
Updated: Jan 10, 2025