To many, K-Country is vast and complex. In this section of the Website, we’re going to try to de-mystify it somewhat – or at least, help you understand it better.
On this page, you can learn about the various elements that make up the wonder of K-Country. There, you can easily get official Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism’s information on them, or you can read our “deep dives” into some of them. Just want an overview? Try this page, which summarizes the land use designations and what they’re for.
On this page, you can find links to official Alberta Parks trail maps and trail information.
On this page, you can get access to Alberta Parks official trail reports, and find links to other places to get current, reliable trail condition information.
On this page, you can learn more about using trails; how trails come to be, camping on trails, trail safety and trail etiquette.
Kananaskis is home to many different species of plants and animals. This page will introduce you to some of K-Country’s critters, this one to some of its flowers, this one to some cool fungi, and this one to some of its plants.