Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park - known as Kananaskis Provincial Park until 1985 - forms the very heart of the Kananaskis region and where elk, Wapiti deer, thick-horned sheep, mountain-goats, beaver, grizzly and black bears, pumas and wolves may all be encountered. It covers 508 sq. km (196 sq. mi.), which makes it the largest provincial park in Alberta. In summer especially many adventurous holiday-makers are attracted here by the superb mountain scenery, traversed by various trails and dotted with numerous high lakes. Well worthwhile is the detour to the Park Visitor Center at the northern end of Lower Kananaskis Lake. Various exhibitions and slide-shows give an insight into the geography and history of the Kananaskis region. Board and lodging is available in nearby William Watson Lodge. A number of interesting trails and instructional paths start from here, including Boulton Creek Trail, Kananaskis Canyon Trail and Rock Wall Trail. The road leading to the park ends at Upper Kananaskis Lake.