Bow Valley Provincial Park, Provincial park in Kananaskis District, Canada.
The park extends across 31.29 square kilometers at the meeting point of Bow and Kananaskis Rivers, featuring rolling hills and river valleys.
The Alberta government established Bow Valley Provincial Park in 1959 to protect the natural landscape and provide recreational opportunities for visitors.
The park maintains dedicated spaces for traditional outdoor activities including hiking trails, fishing spots, and wildlife observation areas throughout its territory.
Visitors need to obtain a Kananaskis Conservation Pass for parking within the park boundaries, which supports maintenance and conservation efforts.
The park contains the Whitemans Pond along the Spray River, providing a natural habitat for numerous wildlife species within the protected area.
Location: Kananaskis Improvement District
Location: Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8
Inception: July 29, 1959
Website: https://albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/bow-valley-pp
GPS coordinates: 51.07530,-115.06900
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:10
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