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Conservation licence plate

Drive conservation forward with this new specialty licence plate that supports Alberta’s wild spaces.

Drive conservation forward

Show your pride in Alberta's outdoors and help conserve the fish, wildlife and habitats that make our province unique. Every conservation licence plate purchased supports projects that help protect Alberta's natural landscapes for future generations. Order yours today and help keep Alberta wild.

The conservation licence plate is more than a licence plate. It's a visible commitment to Alberta's outdoors and a direct investment in conservation projects across the province.

Supports real conservation work

Proceeds from each plate go directly to conservation projects across Alberta, including habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring and community-based initiatives.

Helps protect wildlife and habitat

Funds support research, restoration and conservation programs that keep Alberta’s fish and wildlife populations healthy.

A simple way to make a difference

Whether you’re a hunter, angler, hiker or someone who values Alberta’s outdoors, this plate brings people together in support of conservation.

Get your plate

Order a conservation licence plate through a registry agent or online with your verified Alberta.ca Account.

The new licence plates are available for sale starting September 1, 2026.

  • One-time fee of $75 plus $15 registry service charge. Standard vehicle registration fees apply.
  • Available for all registration classes except: Dealer Plates, Antique, Consular Corp, Disabled, Off-Highway and Motorcycle.
  • Letters and numbers are issued in sequential order and cannot be personalized.
  • Plates will be mailed directly from the manufacturer. 

About the plate

Featuring original Alberta wildlife artwork, the conservation licence plate celebrates the province’s natural heritage while supporting the province's natural habitats for wildlife and fish.

  • Design

    The artwork featured on the conservation licence plate was commissioned by Alberta's government. Painted by Grande Prairie based artist Des McCaffery, Alberta Wild & Free features two of Alberta's most legendary bighorn rams set against the rugged slopes of Mount Lougheed in Kananaskis Country.

    The first, standing tall, is the historic Blind Canyon Ram harvested in 1911, that was recognized as the world record holder for size 1966. The mount was tragically lost in a house fire in 1971, and the image for the painting came from only a few surviving photographs. In the foreground is the Canmore Ram, a beloved local giant of the 1980s, studied from the original mount in the artist's own studio. Together, they form a deeply personal tribute to Alberta's wildlife, wild spaces, and the province that shaped the artist's life and career.

    The original painting will be displayed in the Alberta Legislature as a celebration of Alberta's natural heritage and the importance of conservation.

  • Alberta Conservation Association

    Established in 1997, the Alberta Conservation Association is a non-profit organization that works to conserve Alberta’s wildlife, fish and habitat resources. It operates independently while collaborating with government, industry and community groups to deliver conservation projects across the province.

The licence plate provides a great opportunity for every Albertan to show their support for wildlife and wild spaces! Funds received from the sale of the plate will go directly toward enhancing fish and wildlife populations, and the habitats they depend on. ”
Todd Zimmerling
President and CEO, Alberta Conservation Association

Contact

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-7013
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

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