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Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area

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Day use area at Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
Information: 403-897-3933
Directions
Facility Operator: MIM Management Group Ltd.

Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is located 20 km south of Vulcan on Hwy. 23, 35 km east on Hwy. 529, 5 km on Hwy 845 and 0.5 km on TWP 144. The prairie campground is all about the water. Many of the sites back on to the reservoir, and trees provide some shade. Fish for pike, canoe, water ski, swim, or watch the many different species of birds that stop here.

20 km south of Vulcan on Hwy. 23, 36 km east on Hwy. 529 & 3 km south on access road

Activities

Birding  Birding
Camping  Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking  Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)
Fishing  Fishing
Ice Fishing  Ice Fishing
Power Boating  Power Boating (AIS)
Sailing  Sailing (AIS)
Water Skiing  Water Skiing (AIS)
Wind Surfing  Wind Surfing (AIS)
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
    • Birding: During summer, non-breeding American white pelicans can be found here. Many colonial waterbirds nest on the numerous small islands on Little Bow Reservoir including California gull, ring-billed gull and double-crested cormorant.
    • Ice Safety: Check Winter Safety and Lifesaving Society Ice Safety for tips.

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Maps & Guides

  • Campground Map Little Bow Reservoir PRA, map, Little Bow Reservoir Campground, south, Map -- 425818df-99e7-4c92-a223-d68efe223965 True
Updated: Aug 25, 2026
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