Effective Date: December 1, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills PP , Willow Creek Road, Golf Course Road, Murry Hill Road past Spring Creek, Graburn Road, Bull Trail North, Battle Creek Road
Details: Winter Road closures are in effect until April 30, 2026.
Effective Date: November 29, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Beaver Creek Trail Trail , Cypress Hills Visitor Centre VisitorCentre , East End Day Use , Elkwater , Ferguson Hill Road Trail , Learning Centre , Mitchell Creek Trail , West End Day Use , West-Central Day Use
Details: Fireguard construction work will occur over the winter (from November 29, 2025 to March 1, 2026) around the Mitchell Creek and Beaver Creek areas. Trails will be closed as forestry equipment will be working in the area.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
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Effective Date: May 29, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre VisitorCentre , East End Day Use , Elkwater , Learning Centre , West End Day Use , West-Central Day Use , Marina in Cypress Hills Provincial Park and West side of Main Beach.
Details: Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks is closing the area encompassing the Elkwater Lake Marina, to support marina refurbishment construction activities. Construction activities will include:
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: January 17, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills PP , Spruce Coulee Trail , Spruce Coulee Campground , Spruce Coulee Road
Details: Details: Road conditions on Spruce Coulee Road are too hazardous to clear and maintain.
Effective Date: October 15, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre VisitorCentre , East End Day Use , Elkwater , Learning Centre , West End Day Use , West-Central Day Use , Elkwater Townsite on park land, road right-of-ways, and non-leased lots
Details:Please be advised that FireSmart vegetation management work is being completed in and around the Elkwater townsite as part of ongoing efforts to manage vegetation for public safety, wildfire mitigation, infrastructure maintenance, and ecological health. This is a continuation of work from earlier in 2025. No work or tree removal will be completed on leased lots. This work will only take place on park property, including:
What to Expect: Residents and visitors may observe heavy equipment operating within the park. There will be increased noise levels during this work, and temporary closures of certain areas may be necessary for safety. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these essential projects are completed.
Open House: Open houses will be held on the below dates to provide more information
Effective Date: September 5, 2025
Where: Beaver Creek Campground , Elkwater Campground , Firerock Campground , Lakeview Campground , Old Baldy Campground
Details: Water services to campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers have been turned off for the season. The Sani-dump station will be shut off October 10, 2025. Year-round water, flush toilets, and showers are available at the Lakeview Shower House, located at the entrance to Lakeview Campground. Water to campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers is not guaranteed or charged between September 14, 2025, and June 1, 2026.
Discover the joy of winter sports with lessons from our certified Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) and Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) professionals.
At Hidden Valley Snow School, we’re passionate about providing a safe, fun, and family-friendly environment that helps you build confidence and connect with the outdoors. Whether you’re stepping into ski or snowboard boots for the first time or want to carve turns down the hill with speed and control, we have a program for you!
Book your lesson today and start your adventure! Call us at 403-893-3961.
All Levels: Lessons are grouped by age and ability
Ages: 6+
Cost (per person): $30.00*
All Levels
Ages: 5 and under
Cost (per person): $60.00*
All Levels
Ages: 6+
Cost (per person): $60.00*
All Levels: Lessons are grouped by age and ability
Ages: 9 to 16 years
Cost (per person for 4 sessions): $420 (includes rentals, lift ticket and lesson)
Level 4+
Ages: 16+
Cost (per session): $50.00*
Level 3
Ages: 14+
Cost (per person): $100.00
* Lesson prices do not include lift tickets or rentals. A rental discount will be applied when paying at the Snow School Desk.
Not sure which level you belong in? We’ve made it simple with our ability matrix. It’s designed to help ensure that your lesson will be the perfect fit for your skills and goals.
| Level | Skiing | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
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0 |
Never skied before. Learning to balance, stop and turn. |
Never snowboarded before. Learning basics and speed control. |
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1 |
Can stop and turn. Learning to link turns and control speed on green terrain. |
Can side slip on both edges. Learning to control direction and turning. |
|
2 |
Can turn in a wedge both ways on all green terrain. |
Can turn onto both edges and control my speed. |
|
3 |
Ski confidently on green terrain. Improving on blue runs and on different terrain. |
Rides all blue runs confidently. Improving on a variety of riding skills. |
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4+ |
Can ski the whole hill with confidence. Looking to improve specific skills like carving turns and riding bumps. |
Can snowboard the whole hill with confidence. Looking to improve specific skills like carving turns and riding bumps. |
Contact our Visitor Services team at [email protected] or call 403-893-3961 to book.