Public Access: Public access to the planned Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park will be prohibited while the government and Harvie family complete the transition from ranch to parkland to protect the landscape and its sensitive ecological balance.

The Government of Alberta has approved the acquisition of 3246 acres (1314 ha) of ranchland near Calgary from the Harvie family that will be designated as Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park will legislatively protect this spectacular and increasingly threatened landscape along the north shoreline of the Bow River between Calgary and Cochrane. This new park will also provide a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase Alberta’s rich ranching history and culture. By including these landscapes representative of the Foothills Parkland Subregion of Alberta, this site fills several key gaps within the Parks and Protected Areas network.

Speeches from Park Announcement:

Honourable Denis Ducharme - Minister of Community Development ( 10 kb)

Tim Harvie - On Behalf of the Harvie Family ( 15 kb)

Fact Sheet: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (315 kb)