March 12, 2026
RED FM News Desk
As part of Budget 2026, the Alberta government has announced plans to invest $275 million over the next three years to improve outdoor recreation across the province. The funding will be used for new and upgraded trails, expanded trailheads, campsites, and enhanced park amenities.
If the budget is approved, $87 million has been earmarked for more than 70 campground, day-use area, and trail improvement projects in the 2026-27 fiscal year. Some of the key projects include:
- Enhancing the Whitegoat Creek Falls Trails and day-use area in David Thompson Country.
- Developing the Crowsnest Lake day-use area in the Livingston Public Land Use Zone.
- Constructing a new campground loop in Pigeon Lake Provincial Park.
- Replacing the shower building in Kinbrook Island Provincial Park.
Todd Loewen, Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, said, “This funding will help support various projects around our province, making outdoor recreation easier, safer, and more enjoyable for Albertans and visitors alike.”
The province is also planning to develop 900 new campsites by 2033, expand trails in the Canmore area, and improve facilities in high-use recreational areas. Loewen added that approximately 300 new campsites are expected to come online this year, giving residents and tourists more opportunities to enjoy Alberta’s natural spaces.
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