A visual history of the Castle

A visual history of the Castle

Explore the history, policy and advocacy that has led to the creation of the Castle Provincial and Wilderness Parks.   Photographs from 1914 In 1914, photographer and surveyor Morrison Parsons Bridgland explored the Castle region with a camera. He spent most of...
Take a hike!

Take a hike!

Learn, explore and have fun on guided hikes in the Castle This summer, grab your hiking boots and join us for hikes throughout the Castle region. And don’t worry about bringing a map! Our experienced guides will lead you through the Castle wilderness, all while...
Perseverance pays off with protection of wild places

Perseverance pays off with protection of wild places

On January 28, 2017 the Calgary Herald published an insightful op-ed by long-time conservation advocate Stephan Legault. In Alberta, we’re a steadfast lot who know that if something is really important, we have to hold tight and keep our eye on the horizon. So it...
Expanded Castle parks boundaries, OHV & snowmobile ban announced

Expanded Castle parks boundaries, OHV & snowmobile ban announced

The Alberta government revealed Jan. 20 expanded final boundaries of the Castle Provincial Park and its surrounding Castle Wildland Provincial Park. At the same time, it announced the immediate closure of unauthorized off-highway vehicle (OHV)  trails and the complete...