Crane Meadow · Kananaskis Country

Crane Meadow

Private operator
Kananaskis Country · Alberta

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 Crane Meadow. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

common questions about Crane Meadow

how far is Crane Meadow from Calgary?
Crane Meadow Provincial Recreation Area is 59 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 Crane Meadow.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from Private operator + open sources

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