Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Guided Snowshoe

Enjoy a fresh winter day in the Cypress Hills on snowshoes!  A guide will select an appropriate trail for your group and bring all the snowshoes.  Suitable for all ages and/or part of a winter activity day at the Learning Center.  Consider in addition to your Hidden Valley ski trip for those who want to come to Elkwater but do not wish to downhill ski!

Pending the age and desired outcomes of the group, this program could include:

  • A memory scavenger hunt for winter icons
  • Observation of animal tracks, trail signs, and winter species identification
  • Investigation of wildlife and plant adaptations for winter survival
  • Discussion of ecosystem and population dynamics in winter
  • Winter recreation, equipment and safety
Grade(s): 1-12
Curriculum: Environmental and Outdoor Education
Plants and Animals of Alberta
Investigations and Observations
Living Systems and Biological Processes
Type: Field Study
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Location: Various trail networks in the Cypress Hills
Max. Group Size: 25
Fees: $5/student
Availability: December/January/February
Updated: Dec 23, 2025