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Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

mount assiniboine

BC Parks
kootenays · British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

Permit registration is required to camp at Og, Magog and Porcupine campgrounds outside of peak season. Reservations are required in peak season.

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a magnificent place of shimmering lakes, glistening glaciers, sky scraping peaks and sun-dappled alpine meadows. No roads penetrate this unspoiled wilderness, with trails providing the only land access. Camping, hiking, mountain climbing and viewing spectacular mountain scenery are the main activities here, as well as fishing, horseback riding, and ski touring in winter.

the basics

flush toilets
drive from calgary
1.6h · 116 km
drive from edmonton
4.3h · 326 km
drive from vancouver
7.4h · 558 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.

what to bring

this list adapts to mount assiniboine. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about mount assiniboine

does mount assiniboine have electric hookups?
No. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is mount assiniboine from calgary?
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is 116 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at mount assiniboine?
Yes. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at mount assiniboine?
Peak season at Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of mount assiniboine.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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