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crane meadow · kananaskis country

crane meadow

Private operator
Kananaskis Country · Alberta

the basics

drive from calgary
0.8h · 59 km
drive from edmonton
3.9h · 293 km
drive from vancouver
8.2h · 617 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

this list adapts to crane meadow. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

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common questions about crane meadow

how far is crane meadow from calgary?
Crane Meadow Provincial Recreation Area is 59 km from Calgary — approximately a 0.8-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of crane meadow.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from private operator + open sources

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