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Effective Date: September 10, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Fish Creek Provincial Park

Details: Please be aware that pathway refurbishment is scheduled to occur at two locations at Fish Creek
Provincial Park. The pathways listed below will be affected, with an overall construction duration
anticipated from mid September to late October 2026, or until further notice:
  • Bow River Pathway
  • Acadia Pathway
Fish Creek Provincial Park will remain open during construction. While work is being completed,
temporary closures can be expected along these segments. We recognize this may be inconvenient for visitors; however, it is necessary to ensure public safety.
Refer to the Advisory Maps enclosed for construction limits. To facilitate construction activities,
heavy equipment will be working on site.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area

Effective Date: September 10, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bebo Grove Day Use , Fish Creek Provincial Park

Details: A small segment of pathway will be temporarily closed to accommodate the Bebo Grove Culvert Repair over the month of September. Fish Creek Provincial Park will remain open during construction. While work is being completed, short distance detours can be expected and flagging personnel will be present. We recognize this may be inconvenient for visitors; however, it is necessary to ensure public safety. For information about trail alternatives, please call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757 or visit the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre: Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre - Fish Creek Provincial Park | Alberta Parks. For more information about this project and the associated pedestrian detour, please see the attached Project Map.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area

Effective Date: August 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bebo Grove Day Use , Bow Valley Ranch Day Use , Fish Creek Provincial Park , Shannon Terrace Day Use , Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use

Details: The Central Corridor Pathway in Fish Creek Provincial Park is the approximately 19 km primary artery of the trail system, running through the heart of the park and connecting day use areas to key points of interest. Refurbishment of this pathway is currently underway and is being delivered under three project phases. Phase 1 of the project (the eastern segment of the pathway) was completed in 2025 and is open to the public. The Government of Alberta is now proceeding with Phases 2 and 3, which will occur concurrently. Although subject to change, the following schedule is anticipated: August 2026 – December 2026:
  • Bebo Grove Day Use Area to Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Area (excluding Glennfield Day Use Area and a segment directly west of Votier’s Flats Day Use Area)
  • Bow Bottom Trail SE pedestrian crossing to Sikome Aquatic Facility
2027:
  • Bebo Grove Day Use Area to Shannon Terrace Day Use Area
  • A segment directly west of Votier’s Flats Day Use Area
Fish Creek Provincial Park will remain open during construction. While work is being completed, short-term delays can be expected along these segments of the Central Corridor Pathway. We recognize this may be inconvenient for visitors; however, it is necessary to ensure public safety. Please note that temporary detours and pathway closures may also impact the following trails: For information about trail alternatives, please call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757 or visit the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre: Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre - Fish Creek Provincial Park | Alberta Parks. For more information about this project, please see the attached Project Map and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area
FAQs

Effective Date: August 10, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Fish Creek Provincial Park , Votier's Flats Day Use

Details:

Please be advised the construction activities related to the City of Calgary storm water retention pond west of the Votier's Flats Day Use Area will be taking place from now until late fall or until further notice. This includes work on repairing and reinforcing the pond embankment next to the main paved pathway.

For public safety, the work area and access to affected pathways will be restricted while work is underway.

If further information is required please reach out to the City of Calgary via 311.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

FAQs

Effective Date: June 18, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bow Valley Ranch Day Use , Fish Creek Provincial Park

Details:

The area adjacent to the Bow Valley Ranch parking lot will be undergoing soil enhancements and reclamation with native plantings. Work on nearby utilities may also be required during this time.

Visitors can expect:

  • Trucks delivering sand and equipment distributing materials on site.
  • Increased presence of heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.
  • Crews working on nearby utility lines.
For more information about the project, please visit: https://listengarden.ca/

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: May 7, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bebo Grove Day Use , Fish Creek Provincial Park , Shannon Terrace Day Use

Details: Aggressive coyotes are approaching dogs and park users in the Shannon Terrace and Bebo Grove Day Use Areas. Visitors are reminded that it is their denning season.

Updated: September 3, 2026 

Effective Date: April 9, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Fish Creek Provincial Park , Glennfield Day Use

Details: Aggressive coyotes are approaching dogs and park users in the Glennfield Day Use Area. Visitors are reminded that it is their denning season.

Updated: September 3, 2026 
Information: 1-877-537-2757
Directions
Season: Apr 1 - Oct 31

Open seasonally and subject to public safety, this site features a boat launch ramp into the Bow River, popular with anglers, as well as a vault toilet. There are no picnic tables, and campfires are not permitted at this site.

Amenities

Boat launch and parking operate following the same dates and hours as Day Use Areas throughout the park - Facility Schedule.

Check advisories for changes in the status of the boat launch.

Maps & Guides

  • Amphibians Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Birds in the Park & Checklist Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Burns Family Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Park Visit Tips Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Pathway Map Fish Creek PP, Map, Trails, Stream Changes Trail, Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Bankside Bebo Grove Boat Launch Bow Valley Ranch Burnsmead Chinook Rotary Nature Park Glennfield Hulls Wood Lafarge Meadows Mallard Point Shannon Terrace Sikome Aquatic Facility Votiers Flats Glennfield Area Blackbird Glennfield Area Aspen Glennfield Area Crocus Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Sikome Aquatic Facility Fish Creek - Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre Marshall Springs Pathway https://albertaparks.ca/media/738464/fish-creek-tear-sheet.pdf -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Pathway Snow Clearing Map Fish Creek PP, Map, Trails, Stream Changes Trail, Snow clearing route, Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Bankside Bebo Grove Boat Launch Bow Valley Ranch Burnsmead Chinook Rotary Nature Park Glennfield Hulls Wood Lafarge Meadows Mallard Point Shannon Terrace Sikome Aquatic Facility Votiers Flats Glennfield Area Blackbird Glennfield Area Aspen Glennfield Area Crocus Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Sikome Aquatic Facility Fish Creek - Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre Marshall Springs Pathway -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Respecting Wildlife Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Single Track Trail Map Pamphlet Fish Creek PP, Map Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Bankside Bebo Grove Boat Launch Bow Valley Ranch Burnsmead Chinook Rotary Nature Park Glennfield Hulls Wood Lafarge Meadows Mallard Point Shannon Terrace Sikome Aquatic Facility Votiers Flats Glennfield Area Blackbird Glennfield Area Aspen Glennfield Area Crocus Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Sikome Aquatic Facility Fish Creek - Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre Marshall Springs Pathway -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Snakes in the Park Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Spirit of the Old West Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • Willans Family Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
  • William Roper Fish Creek PP Bankside Day Use Bebo Grove Day Use Boat Launch Day Use Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Burnsmead Day Use Chinook Rotary Nature Park Day Use Glennfield Day Use Hulls Wood Day Use Lafarge Meadows Day Use Mallard Point Day Use Shannon Terrace Day Use Sikome Aquatic Facility Day Use Votier's Flats Day Use Glennfield Area Blackbird Group Use Glennfield Area Aspen Group Use Glennfield Area Crocus Group Use Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre SF Sikome Aquatic Facility SF -- 140cd007-28d2-4bed-bfcf-e70171c53d99 True
Updated: May 12, 2026
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