Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Kananaskis Trails Committee

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    The Kananaskis Trails Committee (KTC)

    • Is an interdisciplinary committee comprised of regional experts in the fields of ecology, planning, land-use, recreation, wildlife management, trail building/maintenance, conservation, GIS and information
    • Provides direction to senior Kananaskis Country management in the Environment & Sustainable Resource Development Ministry pertaining to trails-related decision-making
    • Focuses on enhanced visitor experience and collaboration with local communities, stakeholders, volunteers and government officials

    There are two government ministries with land administration responsibilities in Kananaskis Country (Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development and Alberta Transportation).  The cooperative model of the KTC ensures that trails initiatives are managed and prioritized with a high level of input and support from stakeholders and officials responsible for lands within the Kananaskis Management Region. The KTC aims to develop and maintain a sustainable trails network which inspires people to discover, value, protect and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides.

    Objectives

    • Make effective use of internal and external financial, human and equipment resources related to trails management in the Kananaskis Region
    • Enhance Kananaskis trails management by sharing expertise and taking a regional approach to trail planning, prioritization and maintenance
    • Formalize trail standards and signage to provide a consistent look and feel across the Kananaskis Region, aligning where possible with provincial standards and policy
    • Develop a clear and ongoing communications strategy with external trail stakeholders to improve dialogue between the Government of Alberta and non-government trails groups

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Updated: Mar 20, 2025