Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Winter Survivors

    Discover what it takes to survive winter in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.  Experience the thrill of creating your own winter shelter, fire-lighting and snowshoeing.  Do you have what it takes to survive the Cypress winter? Come find out!

    This program includes

    • An introduction to snowshoeing, fire-lighting and shelter building
    • Exploring the Cypress Hills to see how animals adapt to survive in winter
    • Practicing winter survival skills through interactive activities
    • A pre-trip visit to your classroom to help students prepare for the trip

    Check out our Winter Survivors YouTube Video.

Shelters WAB (Winter)
Grade(s): 7 - 12
Curriculum:
  • CTF and CTS Nat and Tou Credits
  • CTS and CTH Nat and Tou Credits
  • Environmental and Outdoor Education
  • Physical Education
Themes:
  • Outcomes A, C, D
Type:
  • Field Study / Classroom Combo
Duration: Full-Day
Location: Highway 41 Group Camping Area
Fees: $10 per student
Availability: Winter
Note:

This program consists of a 1 hour pre-trip presentation plus 4.5 hours in Cypress Hills. Snowshoes are provided for the field component.

Booking Information
Updated: Mar 20, 2025