Willmore represents some of the last unexploited range of many wildlife species in Alberta - almost 20% of Alberta's mountain goats and bighorn sheep are found here. Other wildlife includes grizzly bears, mountain caribou, cougars and wolves. The windswept front ranges in the eastern part of Willmore are critical winter habitat for ungulates. Ancient glaciers, high mountain peaks, thick forests and raging rivers define these 4,597 square km 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.
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