Canada Alberta Regions South Alberta High River, AB

High River parks, lakes, trails
Alberta, Canada travel, tourism

Some of the parks, trails, lakes and "points of interest" in the community of High River, Alberta located in the Southern Alberta Foothills region of Canada including the communities of Azure, Cayley and Nanton.

Things to do in High River, Alberta

	Emerson Lake is recreation destination in the community of High River popular for dog walking, jogging, roller blading, taking day strolls, biking, picnicking and birdwatching. [ more information ]
	Frank Lake Conservation Area is a recreation area consisting of a wetland marsh and grassland eco system with walking trails and a viewing blind popular for birdwatching and sightseeing. [ more information ]
	Sheppard Park is a sightseeing destination and historical park established in 1995. The park grounds, once a pioneer homestead, consist of many historic buildings, artifacts and historical exhibits. [ more information ]
	Sunshine Lake is a community park with a paved trail, playground, large grass lawns, lookout viewpoints and sightseeing benches. Main activities include walking, biking birdwatching and jogging. [ more information ]
	Happy Trails Pathway is a community recreation trail connecting east to west in the community of High River, Alberta. The 17+ km trail is popular for walking, biking, jogging, dog walking, sightseeing, birdwatching and picnicking. [ more information ]
Bird Sanctuary is a birding destination for waterfowl and song birds with views of a wetland environment. The Happy Trails Pathway connects to the sanctuary located behind the community cemetery.
George Lane Park is a large greenspace and campground park located on the banks of the Highwood River within walking distance to downtown High River. The Happy Trails Pathway connects to the park. There is a concession, band stand, playground, viewpoints, washrooms, picnic area, kitchen shelter and baseball diamond. The park is popular for walking, birdwatching, picnicking, camping, biking and xc skiing.
Medicine Tree is an attraction of 2 cottonwood trees growing side by side connected by a branch about 10 feet off the ground. To the early First Nation people the Medicine Tree had spritiual powers. The Medicine Tree is now on display in George Lane Park.
Wolf Statue is a historic cottonwood tree carved into three wolves. The tree at the time was dying and the wood carving was an effort to keep the tree around in some form while still respecting nature and the natural environment of High River. Located at 3rd Avenue and 1st Street.