Forestry, Parks, Tourism
  • United Conservatives will ensure Albertans and visitors alike can continue to enjoy Alberta’s parks now and in the future.
  • Investing $10 million to boost tourism in rural Alberta to increase tourism to lesser-known destinations across the province that have a high potential for growth.
  • $211.3 million will improve and expand recreation opportunities in provincial parks and Crown land areas across Alberta.
  • Developing and expanding provincial campgrounds over the next 10 years to create over 900 new campsites and more comfort camping opportunities.
  • Worked with Enoch Cree Nation and the City of Edmonton to establish Big Island Provincial Park in southwest Edmonton in the North Saskatchewan River Valley.
  • Working with the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to continue their preservation and conservation work in Fish Creek – one of the largest urban protected areas in Canada.
  • Invested more than $211.3 million over three years to improve and expand recreation in and access to provincial parks and Crown land across the province so that Albertans and visitors alike can continue to enjoy Alberta’s parks now and in the future.
  • Supporting safe, accessible trails across Alberta
  • Improving access to snowmobile and off-highway vehicle trails by collaborating with recreational organizations.

UCP On the Issues