Located in south-west Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22, this protected area surrounds one of Alberta’s unique ecological areas known as “The Whaleback”. Together, Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland protect the largest intact tract of montane landscape in Alberta that supports elk herds, grizzly bears and wolves, while also maintaining historic uses of the land.
As a result of the geography combined with the unique weather patterns of south-west Alberta, the landscape is characterized by rolling fescue grasslands, steep grass and forested ridges with many springs and small creeks along the valley bottoms.
Location: 40 km west of Claresholm on Hwy. 520 & 10 south on Hwy. 22
Much of this area's land base is under grazing lease - hunting and access restrictions; for more information visit the Government of Alberta website. OHV use is permitted on designated trails only - off-trail use prohibited.
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| Classification | Heritage Rangeland |
| Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
| Park Size | 19108.23 Acres / 7733.10 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 139/2008 |
| Administration / Information | 403-562-3210 |
| Regional Office | South Regional Office |
| District | Pincher Creek |
| Management Plans |
Bob Creek WPP & Black Creek HR - Management Plan (2011) |
| Natural Region |
Rocky Mountain - Montane Grassland - Foothills Fescue |
| Natural Region Description | This site contains the valley and ridges of the Whaleback area, relatively undisturbed montane and sub-alpine habitat. The Whaleback is considered the last remaining area of wilderness montane in Alberta. |
| Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |
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