Wilderness Survival Family Program
Join Michelle for 2 hours of challenge and adventure! Meet at Camping Loop D Parking Lot/Trail Head.
1:30 - 3:30pm
Enjoy time with your family and a Castle Park Guide while you learn how to tie a fishing line, cast and reel, identify fish, fish responsibly, and more!
Bring drinking water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Fishing gear and license are included!
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
10:30am -12pm
Did you know that some trees need animals to survive? Join a Castle Park Interpreter on a quest to discover secrets held by the forest of Beaver Mines Lake.
Bring a water bottle, light jacket (dress for the weather), where a hat and sunscreen and hiking shoes or boots for this easy informative walk in the forest!
Wilderness Survival Family Program
Join Michelle for 2 hours of challenge and adventure! Meet at Camping Loop D Parking Lot/Trail Head.
Wildlife of the Castle Provincial Park Campfire Program
7pm-9pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Practice some wilderness skills, identify wildlife tracks, stay for the marshmallow roast and more! Bring your own lawn chair, marshmallow roasting device, your own cup for hot chocolate or tea and a warm coat or blanket!
10:30am- 12:00pm
Enjoy a healing experience and guided walk with Castle Park Guides Anna or Lauren, as they reveal fascinating medicinal properties of some wild plants in the area. Wear sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes and bring insect repellant, a light jacket and water bottle.
10:30am- 12noon
Enjoy a healing experience and guided walk with Castle Park Guides Anna or Lauren, as they reveal fascinating medicinal properties of some wild plants in the area. Wear sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes and bring insect repellant, a light jacket and water bottle.
Meet at Beaver Mines Lakeview Trail Head near Loop D.
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
10am-4pm Daily
The Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Please note that highway 774 will undergo paving starting in late July. Once paving begins, the location of the Visitor Information Center will be changing to the:
Intersection of Hwy 774 and Castle River Bridge road
The Secret Life of Trees
1:30pm-3pm
Join a Castle Park Interpreter on a quest to discover secrets held by the forest of Beaver Mines Lake
Bring a water bottle, light jacket (dress for the weather), where a hat and sunscreen and hiking shoes or boots for this easy informative walk in the forest!
10:30am- 12:30pm
Shelter building, navigating with a compass, and fire starting are some of the skills you will learn to better prepare for your Castle adventure and how to survive in the wilderness. All supplies are provided. Bring water, sun and bug protection and wear closed toed shoes or boots. We will be hiking approximately 1km to the site.
1:30pm-3:30pm
Enjoy time with your family and a Castle Park Guide while you learn how to tie a fishing line, cast and reel, identify fish, fish responsibly, and more!
Bring drinking water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Fishing gear and license are included!
10:30am-12noon
Did you know that some trees need animals to survive? Join a Castle Park Interpreter on a quest to discover secrets held by the forest of Beaver Mines Lake.
Bring a water bottle, light jacket (dress for the weather), where a hat and sunscreen and hiking shoes or boots for this easy informative walk in the forest!
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Practice some wilderness skills, identify wildlife tracks, stay for the marshmallow roast and more! Bring your own lawn chair, marshmallow roasting device, your own cup for hot chocolate or tea and a warm coat or blanket!
1-403-627-1152 or Swparks@gov.ab.ca
10:30am-12:30pm
Shelter building, navigating with a compass, and fire starting are some of the skills you will learn to better prepare for your Castle adventure and how to survive in the wilderness. All supplies are provided. Bring water, sun and bug protection and wear closed toed shoes or boots. We will be hiking approximately 1km to the site.
10:30am- 12:00pm
Enjoy a healing experience and guided walk with Castle Park Guides Anna or Lauren, as they reveal fascinating medicinal properties of some wild plants in the area. Wear sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes and bring insect repellant, a light jacket and water bottle.
10:30am- 12:00pm
Enjoy a healing experience and guided walk with Castle Park Guides Anna or Lauren, as they reveal fascinating medicinal properties of some wild plants in the area. Wear sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes and bring insect repellant, a light jacket and water bottle.
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
LEARN TO MOUNTAIN BIKE COMING THIS AUGUST
Join Karey (Sweet Riders of Crowsnest Pass) and Michelle (Alberta Parks), both certified mountain bike instructors, to learn new or improve your mountain bike skills. Plus gain tips for a safe ride in the beautiful mountains of Castle Provincial Park.
Time will be spent on reviewing and practicing skills and drills and if time allows we will do a short trail ride.
All participants must be able to confidently ride a two-wheeled bike with good balance.
Bring your own bike and helmet OR rent one from us for $10.
SATURDAYS - August 4, 11, 18 and September 1.
Look for us at Huckleberry Fest at Castle Mountain Resort on Sat. August 25th
COYOTES AGES 4-6 2pm-2:45pm
WOLVES AGES 7-10 3pm-4pm
COUGARS AGES 11-14 4pm-5pm
Due to instructor: student ratios of 1:6, there is a maximum capacity of 12 children per session. Participants will be able to bike with us on a first-come, first-served basis.
$10 per child (cash or cheque only)
$10 for bicycle and helmet rental (cash or cheque only)
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
Open Daily 10am-4pm until September 2
Castle Communicators are pleased to greet visitors with information on: trails, recreation opportunities, wildlife safety, natural and cultural history, and share some "Wild Wisdom". Pick up 2018 maps, firewood permits, designated camping permits and more. Plan to stop for a short time, take part in the Wild Wisdom Guided Hike, and/or enjoy a break and chat with our staff.
Outdoor Visitor Information Center highway 774 @ Syncline South parking lot and warming hut until the paving project begins. Once paving starts, we will be relocating to the intersection of Highway 774 and Castle River Bridge road. Look for the signs.
