Bow Valley Provincial Park

Bow Valley

Alberta Parks
Kananaskis Country · Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Park. 3246 hectares.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

This list adapts to Bow Valley. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

common questions about Bow Valley

how far is Bow Valley from Calgary?
Bow Valley Provincial Park is 70 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Bow Valley.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Alberta Parks + open sources

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