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travers reservoir

travers reservoir

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 2 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1.7h · 125 km
drive from edmonton
4.9h · 369 km
drive from vancouver
10h · 747 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 travers reservoir. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about travers reservoir

how far is travers reservoir from calgary?
Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is 125 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.7-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at travers reservoir?
Peak season at Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of travers reservoir.

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

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