Activities

  Backcountry Camping

  Equestrian

  Equestrian - Backcountry

  Fishing

  Geocaching

  Hiking - Backcountry

  Hunting

  Wildlife Viewing

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

• Ancient glaciers, high mountain peaks, thick forests and raging rivers define these 4,597 square kms of untamed wilderness. Backpackers and horseback riders seeking a true backcountry experience can explore over 750 km of trails where wildlife abounds. Visitors to Willmore must be experienced and well-equipped for backcountry adventure.
• Willmore is located southwest of the town of Grande Cache in west-central Alberta, approximately 300 km northwest of Edmonton.  It is bordered on the west by the Province of British Columbia and on the south by Jasper National Park.  The north end of the park joins with Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park in Alberta and Kakwa Provincial Park in BC.  These three parks form Kakwa–Willmore Interprovincial Park.
• There are three main access points into Willmore: Rock Lake Provincial Park, Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area and Big Berland Provincial Recreation Area. Rock Lake and Sulphur Gates are equipped with equestrian facilities.
• MAPS
  • For trip planning, please download the Willmore Wilderness Park map.  
  • The Northern Rockies Trail Map provides a useful overview of Willmore Wilderness Park and surrounding areas.
  • For more info, contact the Switzer Park Visitor Centre at 780-865-5600 or the Hinton Parks Office at 780-865-8395.

• Recreation info
• Ecology & wildlife info
• Safety info