Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Tracks & Traces Snowshoeing

      Enjoy a fresh winter day in the Cypress Hills on snowshoes! Students discover nature's winter adaptations.  They search for stories of wildlife written in the snow!  Snowshoes are provided.

      This program includes

      • A snowshoe hike through the Cypress Hills
      • An opportunity to observe animal tracks and trail signs
      • Activities related to wildife and plant adaptations for survival in winter
      • Discussion of ecosystem and population dynamics in winter
    Snowshoeing
    Grade(s): 7 - 12
    Curriculum:
    • Environmental and Outdoor Education
    • Physical Education
    Type:
    • Field Study
    Duration: 2 Hours
    Location: Various field sites in the Cypress Hills
    Fees: $5 per student
    Availability: Winter
    Note:
    • This program runs 1.5-2 hours.
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025