Located in south-west Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22, this protected area surrounds one of Alberta’s unique ecological areas known as “The Whaleback”. Together, Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland protect the largest intact tract of montane landscape in Alberta that supports elk herds, grizzly bears and wolves, while also maintaining historic uses of the land.
As a result of the geography combined with the unique weather patterns of south-west Alberta, the landscape is characterized by rolling fescue grasslands, steep grass and forested ridges with many springs and small creeks along the valley bottoms.
Location: 50 km north of Crowsnest (between Hwy. 22 & the Forestry Trunk Road)
Hunting is permitted subject to wildlife regulations pertinent to the wildlife management unit within which Bob Creek Wildland is located (WMU 308). Trails are open for recreational OHV use. (See map for access locations and trails.)
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| Classification | Wildland Provincial Park |
| Legislation | Provincial Parks Act |
| Park Size | 51340.97 Acres / 20777.69 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 318/03 |
| Administration / Information | 403-562-3210 |
| Regional Office | South Regional Office |
| District | Pincher Creek |
| Management Plans |
Bob Creek WPP & Black Creek HR - Management Plan (2011) |
| Natural Region |
Rocky Mountain - Montane Rocky Mountain - Alpine and Sub-alpine |
| Natural Region Description | Bob Creek Wildland preserves extensive montane and sub-alpine landscapes. It provides excellent habitat for large ungulates; the area contains one of Alberta's most important elk ranges. Carnivores in the area include bears and cougars. The park also provides habitat for numerous species of birds. It's estimated that more than 80 bird species breed in the area and many more use the park during fall migration. Bob Creek Wildland also includes Whaleback Ridge, considered to be Alberta's last remaining area of montane wilderness. |
| Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |
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