Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Winter Survivors

      Discover what it takes to survive winter in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.  Experience the thrill of creating your own winter shelter, fire-lighting and snowshoeing.  Do you have what it takes to survive the Cypress winter? Come find out!

      This program includes

      • An introduction to snowshoeing, fire-lighting and shelter building
      • Exploring the Cypress Hills to see how animals adapt to survive in winter
      • Practicing winter survival skills through interactive activities
      • A pre-trip visit to your classroom to help students prepare for the trip

      Check out our Winter Survivors YouTube Video.

    Shelters WAB (Winter)
    Grade(s): 7 - 12
    Curriculum:
    • CTF and CTS Nat and Tou Credits
    • CTS and CTH Nat and Tou Credits
    • Environmental and Outdoor Education
    • Physical Education
    Themes:
    • Outcomes A, C, D
    Type:
    • Field Study / Classroom Combo
    Duration: Full-Day
    Location: Highway 41 Group Camping Area
    Fees: $10 per student
    Availability: Winter
    Note:

    This program consists of a 1 hour pre-trip presentation plus 4.5 hours in Cypress Hills. Snowshoes are provided for the field component.

    Updated: Mar 20, 2025