Alberta Parks

• Alberta Parks launches new online platform to reserve campsites in hopes it will be more stable

  Alberta Parks has shifted its online camping reservation system to a new, Cloud-based platform at shop.albertaparks.ca.

  Features

  Feb 15
  
• B.C. man shares bear attack survival story at University of Lethbridge

  After a bear attack, Colin Dowler says he counted over 60 holes in his body, "some relatively small and some relatively massive."

  Features

  Jan 16
  
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• Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park at risk with reservoir option: Foundation CEO

  One option for the Bow River reservoir the Alberta government is looking at would include flooding up to half of the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2023
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• Expect vehicles to be turned away this long weekend with Lake Louise selling out daily

  Banff National Park says this year is on track to be another record for visitation.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Injured grizzly bear prompts closure of 2 Kananaskis trails; Banff closures remain in place

  Alberta Parks has closed a pair of trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park after an injured grizzly bear was spotted in the area.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2023
• 900 new campsites could be coming to Alberta over the next decade

  Alberta is hoping to add hundreds of campsites across the province and advocacy groups are concerned about how sustainable the plan is.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 1, 2023
• 2 missing hikers found dead at bottom of ridge near Coleman, Alta.

  The bodies of two missing men who had been hiking in the Rocky Mountains were found Thursday at the bottom of a ridge at Mount Coulthard.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
• Bear encounter prompts temporary closure of Lady Macdonald Trail near Canmore

  Alberta Parks confirms the Lady Macdonald Trail, located just outside of Canmore, was closed to the public as of Saturday and will remain off-limits until further notice.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2023
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• Alberta parks closed over wildfire risk, Crown land campers urged to be smart May long weekend

  'I know this is disappointing for many, but it is necessary to reduce the risk of wildfire,' Alberta's minister of forestry and parks said of bans ahead of the May long weekend.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023
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• Albertans love their own backyard but few see the environment as an election issue

  'Most Albertans want economic growth and environmental sustainability the same way they want low taxes and high-quality public services.'

  Politics

  May 13, 2023