Brown-Lowery Provincial Park

Brown-Lowery Provincial Park is a protected area in Foothills County with forests, grasslands, and rolling hills at about 1,370 meters elevation. The grounds spread across several square kilometers with varied landscapes that change through the seasons.

The park takes its name from Robert Brown Sr. and Major James R. Lowery, who pioneered the oil industry in Turner Valley starting in 1914. This naming reflects how important these figures were to Alberta's economic growth.

The entrance displays commemorative plaques about the region's industrial past and the park's connection to Alberta's oil development. Visitors can read the historical markers that show how nature and industry have intertwined in this area.

The park sits about 49 kilometers southwest of Calgary and features a network of hiking trails throughout. Winter visitors can snowshoe along these paths, and wildlife watching is possible year-round in different areas.

Home Oil Company Limited donated the grounds to Alberta residents in 1969, showing how an oil company contributed to nature preservation. This gift links the history of the petroleum industry with modern land protection in an unusual way.

Location: Foothills County

Inception: October 29, 1992

GPS coordinates: 50.81390,-114.43100

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03