Hikes in Kananaskis Country
This easy, family‑friendly trail near Upper Kananaskis Lake leads to a popular waterfall viewpoint.
→ What is Troll Falls?
When hiking in bear country, you should always carry this defensive item and know how to use it.
→ What is bear spray?
This badland region near Drumheller is one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites in the world.
→ What is the Horseshoe Canyon Formation / the Badlands?
This government document outlines Alberta’s fishing seasons, size limits, and catch rules.
→ What is the Alberta Sportfishing Regulations?
This classic campfire treat layers chocolate and marshmallows between graham crackers.
→ What is a s’more?
This iconic ridge hike offers sweeping views over Barrier Lake and is popular for sunrise missions.
→ What is Prairie Mountain? (Accepting: Prairie View / Barrier Lake Fire Lookout)
If you encounter a black bear at close range, you should make yourself look big and do this, not run.
→ What is back away slowly?
This iconic horned dinosaur is Alberta’s official provincial fossil.
→ What is the Albertosaurus?
This trout species is Alberta’s official provincial fish.
→ What is the bull trout?
This term describes cooking food wrapped in aluminum foil and placed directly on coals.
→ What is a foil pack meal? (Accept: hobo pack)
This scenic loop near Canmore features a narrow canyon and a frozen waterfall attraction in winter.
→ What is Grotto Canyon?
You should stay at least 30 metres away from most wildlife, but at least this many metres away from bears.
→ What is 100 metres?
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is located in this Alberta town.
→ What is Drumheller?
This common Alberta sport fish has sharp dorsal spines and distinctive olive bars across its body.
→ What is the walleye?
This tool, often cast iron and very heavy, is ideal for making stews, breads, or cobblers over a fire.
→ What is a Dutch oven?
This tough ascent in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park rewards hikers with a panoramic summit view and a large summit cairn.
→ What is Mount Indefatigable?
These hoofed animals can be unpredictable in rutting season and often cause park road traffic jams known as “jams.”
→ What are elk?
These ancient river deposits from the Late Cretaceous make up the fossil-rich rock layers around Dinosaur Provincial Park.
→ What are fluvial sediments?
Catch-and-release is mandatory for this species in many rivers, due to population threats in the province.
→ What is the cutthroat trout? (Accept: bull trout in some contexts)
Adding this type of wood—like maple or apple—can add smoky flavour when grilling meat over a fire.
→ What are hardwoods?
Known for its brilliant turquoise lake at the top, this steep trail begins near the Smith-Dorrien Highway.
→ What is Chester Lake?
Cougars show this specific warning behaviour—such as flattening their ears and twitching their tail—indicating defensive aggression.
→ What is a threat display?
This armored dinosaur species, discovered in the oilsands, is one of the best-preserved fossils ever found—skin and stomach contents included.
→ What is Borealopelta markmitchelli?
Anglers must do this before moving between lakes to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species such as whirling disease.
→ What is clean, drain, and dry equipment?
This method suspends meat or pots over a fire using sticks or a handmade wooden frame, commonly used by backcountry bushcrafters.
→ What is a campfire tripod or spit?