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What a s’more-velous season! More than 570,000 camper nights were booked at Alberta Parks this summer. Alberta’s government is committed to improving trails, campgrounds and infrastructure to meet demand, prioritize safety, and protect our outdoor spaces.
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Have you visited Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park?
As we plan for the park’s future, we’re looking for your feedback on the draft management plan and how we can balance the many landscape uses in this beautiful park.
Read the draft plan & take the survey: alberta.ca/glenbow-ranch-man…
ALT A photo of a wooden fence at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.
Become the facility operator for Wabamun Lake Provincial Park, one of Alberta's most popular recreation destinations, located 60 km west of Edmonton! All those interested must attend the mandatory info session: September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Details albertaparks.ca/partnerships…
ALT The beach and pathway at Wabamun Lake Provincial Park.
ALT A large tree stands in the foreground and the beach at Wabamun Lake is in the background.
ALT A boat is tied up to the pier and a canoer goes by on Wabamun Lake.
Take your love for Alberta’s wild anywhere you go. Alberta’s new conservation licence plate featuring bighorn sheep is here!
Proceeds go to the Alberta Conservation Association to protect our wild spaces.
Available on Alberta.ca or at registries starting Sept 1.
Starting tomorrow, you can put your support for Alberta’s wildlife right on your bumper.
The new Alberta Conservation Licence Plate goes on sale September 1st at registry agents across the province, with proceeds going straight to the Alberta Conservation Association.
Get yours tomorrow and show off Alberta’s wild side wherever you go.
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Become the facility operator for Pierre Grey’s Lake Provincial Park and Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area in the Grande Cache area! All those interested must attend the mandatory info session: September 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Become the facility operator for Thunder Lake Provincial Park, just 2 hours northwest of Edmonton.! All those interested must attend the mandatory info session: September 16, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.
Become the facility operator for Wabamun Lake Provincial Park, one of Alberta's most popular recreation destinations, located 60 km west of Edmonton! All those interested must attend the mandatory info session: September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Details albertaparks.ca/partnerships…
Happy Parks Day! Our parks are pretty good at being wild - let’s keep it that way. Explore, enjoy, and leave nothing behind but footprints. 🎉🌳
🎣 Catch memories at the next Family Fishing Weekend coming up on July 11-12. Learn more at: mywildalberta.ca/fishing/fam…
📍 Minnow Lake Provincial Recreation Area
ALT A person stands on the shoreline of a lake casting a fishing line on a sunny day.
Alberta’s government invested $6 million toward upgrades to the Sikome Aquatic Faciltiy. These include improvements to the concession and beach shop, washrooms, and change houses, to make the facility safer and more enjoyable for Albertans recreating at Fish Creek.
[1/5] July 1, update #2: The State of Local Emergency for Kananaskis has ended. Road access has been reestablished for visitors travelling HWY 742 up to the rockslide closure and both directions along HWY 40, including HWY 40 South.
[4/5] Highway 742 (Spray Lakes Road/Smith-Dorrien) remains closed between the Grassi Lakes turnoff and the top of the hill (near the dam) in both directions due to a previous rockslide and slope instability.
[5/5] As this area just underwent a significant flooding event, please be alert upon re-entry. Check Alberta.ca/511 & AlbertaParks.ca/Advisories, use extreme caution around waterways, obey all closures, and follow the direction of personnel and posted signage.
[1/2] Kananaskis Country is beginning the transition from emergency response to recovery following recent flooding. Crews are assessing damage to trails, campgrounds, day-use areas and other infrastructure. Many closures remain in place while assessments and repairs continue.
Happy Canada Day campers! We hope you enjoy in one of our many beautiful parks soaking up the great outdoors. 🍁
Let us know in the comments which park you celebrated in. 🏕️
📍 Castle Provincial Park
ALT Two mothers holding their infant and a Canadian flag while standing on the shoreline of a lake with their dog in Castle Provincial Park.