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.