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Kananaskis Country Permitted Activities

Within Kananaskis Country there are various protected area and forest land designations that provide for diverse recreational opportunities. The activities permitted on these lands may vary. What can you do on these designated lands?

Activity
Provincial Parks
Wildland Provincial Parks
Provincial Recreation Areas
Provincial Forest Lands
Random Camp

NO. Camping in designated
sites only.
Backcountry permit required.

YES, but you must be at
least 1 km. from a backcountry facility or roadway. Special conditions and permits may apply to some areas.
NO.Camping in
designated
sites only.
Backcountry permit required.
YES, but you must be at least 1 km.
away from a roadway or recreation area.
Have a Campfire
(please check
current fire
restrictions)
YES, but only in provided
facilities.
Use of deadfall not permitted.
YES, but you must be
at least 1 km. from a
backcountry facility or
roadway.
YES, but only
in provided
facilities.
Use of deadfall not permitted.
YES, but you must be at least 1 km. away from a roadway or recreation area.
Go Fishing
YES, with a
license.
YES, with a license.
YES, with a license.
YES, with a license.
Bring my Dog
YES, but it must be leashed.
In winter, dogs not permitted on groomed ski trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park or Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
YES, but it must be leashed.
YES, but it must be leashed.
In winter, dogs not permitted on groomed ski trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park or Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
YES, but we recommend that it be leashed at all times.
Use an ATV,
4WD (or other
motorized
vehicle) Off-road
NO
NO
NO
YES, but in
designated zones
only.
Go Hunting
NO
[Contact your local Parks & Protected Areas Office for more detailed
information]
Go Mtn. Biking
YES, but on
designated trails only.
YES, other than in sensitive wildlife areas such as wildlife corridors.
YES, but on
designated
trails only.
YES, other than in
sensitive wildlife
areas such as wildlife
corridors.

Please note: Conditions may apply to any recreational activity (including hiking) as they relate to sensitive wildlife areas. For detailed information on specific activities or areas, please call the Barrier Lake Visitor Centre at 403-673-3985 or the Peter Lougheed Visitor Centre at 403-591-6322.
Reservations for backcountry permits: (403) 678-3136.

 
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