In Kananaskis, various protected area and forest land designations provide for diverse recreational opportunities.
The table below clarifies permitted activities. Contact our Visitor Centres for detailed information.
Activity | Provincial Recreation Areas | Provincial Parks | Wildland Parks | Public Land Use Zones |
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Random Camp |
No *Camping in designated campgrounds only. *Backcountry permit required. |
No *Camping in designated campgrounds only. *Backcountry permit required. |
Yes *You must be at least 1 km from any backcountry facility or roadway. |
Yes *You must be at least 1 km from any roadway or recreation area. |
Have a campfire |
Yes *Fires only permitted in provided facilities. |
Yes *Fires only permitted in provided facilities. |
Yes *You must be at least 1 km from any backcountry facility or roadway. |
Yes *You must be at least 1 km from any roadway or recreation area. |
Fish |
Yes *Fishing license required. *Obey regulations. |
Yes *Fishing license required. *Obey regulations. |
Yes *Fishing license required. *Obey regulations. |
Yes *Fishing license required. *Obey regulations. |
Bring my dog |
Yes *Dogs must be leashed. *In winter, dogs not permitted on groomed ski trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park or Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. |
Yes *Dogs must be leashed. *In winter, dogs not permitted on groomed ski trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park or Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. |
Yes *Dogs must be leashed. |
Yes *We recommend that dogs be leashed for the safety of the pets, wildlife and other users |
Use an OHV, ATV, 4WD (or other off-road motorized vehicle) |
No | No | No | Yes ONLY in designated zones *McLean Creek OHV PLUZ *Cataract Creek Snow Vehicle PLUZ *Sibbald Snow Vehicle PLUZ |
Hunt | More detailed info | No | More detailed info | More detailed info |
Mountain Bike |
Yes *On designated trails only. |
Yes *On designated trails only. |
Yes *EXCEPT in sensitive wildlife areas such as wildlife corridors. Check with Visitor Centres for more info. |
Yes *EXCEPT in sensitive wildlife areas such as wildlife corridors. Check with Visitor Centres for more info. |
E-Bike/Powered Bike E-bike Pilot Project |
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