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Picklejar Provincial Recreation Area

picklejar

Alberta Parks
Kananaskis Country · Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 8 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1.1h · 79 km
drive from edmonton
4.7h · 350 km
drive from vancouver
8.1h · 609 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 picklejar. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

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common questions about picklejar

how far is picklejar from calgary?
Picklejar Provincial Recreation Area is 79 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.1-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of picklejar.

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

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Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

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