Willmore Wilderness Park

Willmore Wilderness Park extends across 4,596 square kilometers of untouched natural terrain, bordering Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

The provincial government established this protected area in 1959 through legislation, later naming it after Norman Willmore, who died in a vehicle accident.

Indigenous burial grounds at Big Grave Flats contain artifacts and historical elements that document the long-standing presence of First Nations in this region.

Visitors can only explore the park through non-motorized means, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing on designated trails.

The park protects twenty percent of Alberta's mountain goat and bighorn sheep populations, along with grizzly bears, caribou, and wolves in their natural habitat.

Location: Improvement District No. 25

Inception: 1959

Website: http://albertaparks.ca/willmore

GPS coordinates: 53.70140,-119.05600

Latest update: May 17, 2025 04:30