Boating
- Icons indicate "Canoeing/Kayaking" and "Power Boating". Use one of these search terms in Find a Park by Activity to identify parks where boating is allowed.
- Some parks have boat launches or hand launches. Use either as a search term in Find A Park by Amenities.
- For the safety of both swimmers and boaters, please obey all signs at boat launches and on lakes.
- Boats used on any water body or water course must conform with the Canada Shipping Act and regulations.
- Transport Canada provides information about boating safety.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted in most water bodies and water courses in provincial parks.
Fishing in Alberta is regulated by Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development.
- Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations has info on seasons, catch limits and permitted locations.
- Everyone is required to follow sportfishing regulations.
- Check the Fish Management Zones section of the guide for site-specific regulations for each area of the province.
- An Alberta sportfishing license is required to fish in Alberta UNLESS you are
- Under 16 years of age
- An Alberta resident aged 65 or older
- A registered Indian under the Indian Act
Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations also has info on licenses and costs.
- To buy a license, you must have a WIN (Wildlife Identification Number) card.
- WIN cards and fishing licenses can be purchased online through AlbertaRELM or through private license issuers (stores, gas stations & other retail locations throughout the province sell fishing licenses. Find where you can purchase a licence here.
Visit MyWildAlberta to learn more about fishing in Alberta.
Please review bear safety & fishing.
Hunting
OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Use
- The Government of Alberta recognizes that OHV enthusiasts need places to ride safely and responsibly.
- Limited use of off-highway vehicles (OHV) may be permitted in some Alberta Parks’ sites. Where it is allowed, riders must stay on designated OHV trails and obey all signs.
- Some parks have OHV riding opportunities on vacant public land in the vicinity.
- OHV use is permitted on trails in approved areas in public land use zones. Visit the Alberta Environment & Parks website for information about motorized recreation on public land.
- In Alberta's Plan for Parks, we made a commitment to identify and develop opportunities for responsible and safe recreation in parks. Parks Division and Alberta Environment & Parks are working together to provide opportunities for OHV use.
- Be familiar with OHV safety.
- Stay on designated trails to minimize your impact.
OHV On Site
Parks where you can ride your OHV on-site, some of which provide loading ramps
OHV Off Site
Parks that have OHV riding opportunities on vacant public land in the vicinity.