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    Seasonal Notice

    Christmas Tree Cutting is permitted only from December 1-24.

    You can cut your own holiday tree at Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Castle Wildland Provincial Park or Castle Provincial Park. Get your permit online or stop at Cypress Hills Provincial Park visitor centre, or one of five local offices to get a permit for Castle Wildland Provincial Park or Castle Provincial Park. Alternately, you can also get a tree cutting permit for many locations around the province in public lands.

    Please note, with the exception of permitted cutting in Cypress Hills Provincial Park and Castle Parks, any cutting of trees or disturbing of vegetation in Alberta Provincial Parks or Provincial Recreation Areas is strictly prohibited and carries a large fine.
    For all tree cutting activities, please make sure you have a permit, follow the conditions provided and only cut trees in the areas indicated on the map. Please report tree poaching in Alberta’s Provincial Parks or Provincial Recreation Areas by speaking to park staff or emailing [email protected]

    Here are a few things to keep in mind when cutting a tree:

    • Be prepared for cold weather and snow conditions.
    • Have extra clothing and emergency supplies with you.
    • Don’t forget your saw or axe, and ropes for tying the tree down for transport!
    • Please respect the park, respect other users and pack out all trash.
    • Check road conditions before you leave home by visiting: https://roadreports.ama.ab.ca/
    • Call the park office in Cypress Hills Provincial Park for local conditions: 1-403-893-3833

    How to Access a Tree Cutting Permit on Parks Land

    Cypress Hills and Castle Parks Tree Cutting Permits are now issued electronically:

    Online Permit Application

    Note that permit holders must carry a printed copy of their permit with them at all times.
    If you need help applying for your permit, you can visit the following locations. Note that offices are closed between 12 pm and 1 pm.

    Pincher Creek Provincial Building:                                                                Open 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
    Room 242; 782 Main Street; Pincher Creek, Alberta
    (403) 627-1120

    Blairmore Ranger Station:                                                                            Open 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
    11901, 19th Ave; Blairmore, Alberta 
    (403) 562-3210

    Lethbridge Administration Building:                                                            Open 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
    Room 406; 909 – 3rd Ave North, Lethbridge, Alberta
    (403) 382-4097

    Lethbridge Provincial Building:                                                                    Open 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
    2nd Floor, 200 - 5th Ave South, Lethbridge
    (403) 381-5322

    Cypress Hills Provincial Park                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday - Sunday
    33 Lakeview Drive, Elkwater
    (403) 893-3833 Ext. 5

Updated: Mar 20, 2025