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Overview
The following resources are available from Environment and Parks to assist outdoor enthusiasts in planning their trip and enjoy public lands both safely and lawfully.
Anglers
Aquatic Invasive Species for Boaters
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A fact card highlighting the Clean, Drain, Dry campaign to prevent aquatic invasive species from entering Alberta water bodies via boats or recreational equipment. |
Bear Safety and Anglers
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A variety of information for when you are planning a fishing trip out in bear habitat. More information on our website:
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Fish Identification Guide
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A colourful chart for identifying Alberta’s sport fish. This is the first booklet in the series - others will become available in the future. |
Handle and Release Fish with Care
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How to be a responsible angler when catching and handling fish. |
How to Handle and Release Northern Pike Successfully
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How to be a responsible angler when practicing catch and release of Northern Pike and other fish. Available to order. |
Camping
Alberta Camping Information
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A variety of information to assist you for when you are planning a trip. More information: |
Bear Safety and Camping
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A variety of information to assist you for when you are planning a trip or out in bear habitat.
More information on our website:
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Wildfire Prevention: Campfires
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This brochure contains tips and a checklist to take with you when you are planning a campfire while camping, hiking or any travelling on public land. Above brochure along with other Wildfire resources are available at: |
Hikers / backpackers and horse riders
Bear Safety and hikers
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A variety of information to assist you for when you are planning a trip or out in bear habitat. More information on our website:
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Printed Maps of Horseback Riding Areas in Public Land Use Zones
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There are Public Land Use Zones with horseback riding trails. You can review and download the maps by clicking on the links below.
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Hunters
Bear Safety and Hunters
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A variety of information to assist you for when you are planning a trip or out in bear habitat. More information on our website:
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Mountain bikers
Bear Safety and Mountain Bikers
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A variety of information to assist you for when you are planning a trip or out in bear habitat. More information on our website: |
Outdoor guides and posters
Water Safety in the Mountains
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Check this poster and be water safe in the mountains.
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Alberta Discover Guide
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An outdoor haven is at your fingertips with the Alberta Discover Guide. It’s the perfect companion for all lovers of the outdoors, with need-to-know information about accessing more than 290,000+ acres of Alberta’s wild side. This booklet is produced by the Alberta Conservation Association. |
Alberta’s Outdoor Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Crown Land
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No matter how you enjoy Alberta’s provincial Crown lands, download the new Alberta’s Guide to Outdoor Recreation on Provincial Crown Land for what you need to know before you go out to enjoy the great outdoors. This Guide is produced by Environment and Parks. |
Travel Alberta Vacation Guides
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If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll find it here. Explore these guides for everything you need to know to plan a perfect Alberta vacation. |
Parks (Provincial)
Alberta Parks and Protected Areas
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There are more than 500 sites covering 27,525 square kilometres in Alberta's parks and protected areas network. These preserve important ecological areas and provide places where people can enjoy and learn about Alberta's priceless natural heritage. |
Alberta’s Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas Regulations
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A general guide to some of the regulations under the Provincial Parks Act and a variety of other provincial and federal legislation that apply to recreational activities in provincial parks and recreation areas. |
Explore Alberta’s Parks
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In this guide you will find valuable information about etiquette in the campground and on the trails. Learn about upcoming events, including Canada’s Parks Day and see how you can camp in comfort in fully furnished tents, yurts or cabins. |
The Camper’s Guide to Alberta Parks
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In this Guide we have included almost 200 automobile accessible campgrounds located in Alberta’s provincial parks and recreation areas. Many more details about these campgrounds, as well as group camping, comfort camping and backcountry camping, can be found at: |
Quad and 4x4 drivers
Recreation on Crown land: Know before you go
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Before heading out, know the regulations for motorized recreation and camping on Crown land.
Brochure: Trail information and additional resources: |
OHV Quick Facts
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A handy checklist for your next OHV excursion. |
Printed Maps of Motorized Trails in Public Land Use Zones
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Not all public land use zones have motorized trails, but these ones do; some areas are limited. You can review and download the maps by clicking on the links below.
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Ride With Respect (Grades 1 to 12)
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Trail education, safety and stewardship program in conjunction with Alberta Tourism and Culture and Alberta Recreation Corridor and Trails Designation Program. |
Wildfire Prevention: Off Highway Vehicles
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Tips and a checklist to take with you when you are recreating or camping on public land. Above brochure along with other Wildfire resources are available at: |
Hunting on agricultural Crown land : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)
Hunting on agricultural Crown land : Recreational Access Regulation (RAR)
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This guide explains how to access agricultural leases for recreational access, including hunting, advises regarding rights and responsibilities, and provides the steps for contacting a leaseholder prior to access. |
Winter activities
Printed maps of cross country skiing areas in Public Land Use Zones
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All public land use zones are accessible for cross country skiing, but some are more suitable than others. You can review and download the maps by clicking on the links below.
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Printed maps of snowmobiling areas in Public Land Use Zones
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Not all public land use zones have snowmobile trails, but these ones do; some areas are limited. You can review and download the maps by clicking on the links below.
For further information see: |
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