Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
| Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
 Bighorn Lookout | |
  Location of Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country | |
| Location | Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada |
| Nearest city | Turner Valley |
| Coordinates | 50°38′33″N 114°39′16″W / 50.6424077951°N 114.654331872°WCoordinates: 50°38′33″N 114°39′16″W / 50.6424077951°N 114.654331872°W |
| Area | 12,719.59 hectares (127.1959 km2) |
| Governing body | Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada, located 15 km west of Turner Valley along highway 546. It is part of the Kanasaskis Country park system.[1]
The park preserves the Sheep River valley between Elbow-Sheep Wildland Park and the eastern boundary of Kananaskis Country; the area is a transition zone between the Rocky Mountain and Foothills natural regions; it provides a travel corridor for numerous wildlife species including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, mule deer, wolves, grizzly bears, black bears and cougars.[2]
Activities[]
The following activities are available in the park:[3]
- Geocaching
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Backcountry Camping
- Front and Backcountry Hiking
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Equestrian
See also[]
- List of Alberta Provincial Parks
- Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains
References[]
- ^ Kananaskis.com. "Kananaskis Country: Visitor Centers, Phone Numbers and Links". Kananaskis.com. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ^ "Alberta Parks Park Research & Management". www.albertaparks.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ^ "Alberta Parks Information & Facilities". www.albertaparks.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
External links[]
Categories:
- Provincial parks of Alberta
- Kananaskis Improvement District