Alberta Parks
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Forestry and Parks
- Description
- Conserves lands, habitats, and wildlife, provides facilities and services for nature-based recreation, offers diverse experiences to the tourism industry, and positively contributes to the province's quality of life by connecting people to nature.
Service offers:
- conservation of important ecological areas for current and future generations to enjoy and learn about Alberta's landscapes and natural heritage
- safe and responsible outdoor experiences for all
- development and maintenance of infrastructure to support nature-based recreation in parks
Includes:
- information about provincial parks and protected areas, including maps, trip planning information, and up-to-date details about firebans, flooding, avalanches, wildlife issues, park construction, site closures, and anything that might affect a park visit
- Visitor / Park Centres with information on parks, protected areas, natural regions, and the diversity of plants and wildlife
- education and interpretation programming to help connect people to nature and heritage
Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need a Conservation Pass.
- Eligibility
- No
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- contact or visit website for more information, including Alberta Parks Contact Centre hours of operation, Visitor Centres hours, and dates that parks are open
- Kananaskis Conservation Pass can be purchased online
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Within 3 days.
- Toll Free
- 1-877-537-2757 (Alberta Parks Contact Centre)
- Toll Free
- 310-LAND (5263) (Enforcement and Public Safety Issues)
- Web Site
- https://albertaparks.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- December 4, 2023
- Hours of Operation
Hours of operation of Alberta Parks Contact Centre change for different times during operating season. When parks are open for the season, day use hours are from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Overnight camping areas do not close for registered campers. Check-in time is typically 4:00 PM and check-out time is typically 2:00 PM. Visitor Centres each have their own hours of operation.