Activities

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 is permitted in most water bodies and water courses in provincial parks.

Search "Fishing" or "Ice Fishing" in Find a Park by Activity to identify parks with fishing opportunities.
Some parks have fish cleaning stations. Use that term in the search function in Find A Park by Amenities.

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

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.

Choose "Hunting" in Find a Park by Activity for a list of parks where hunting is allowed.
Check hunting in Alberta's parks for detailed info.

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.