Located west of Claresholm, Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park is a protected area that has rolling green hills, gorgeous wildflowers, and very few people in comparison to other parks.
Within it is a region called the Whaleback(named due to it’s shape) which is a unique area.
“The Whaleback is considered one of the best representations of montane landscape, flora and fauna in Canada, with very high habitat diversity. Montane compromises less than 2% of the province’s land area and occurs only where warm Chinook winds blow away the snow cover for much of the winter. The Whaleback is in fact the largest undisturbed stretch of montane landscape in Canada, and its biodiversity has brought it national significance.” Alberta Wilderness Association
The Bob Creek itself is a lazy trickle into a swamp, while the rest of the park is dramatic hilly grasslands.
Much of the land is marred by ATV use, but while it can make for some uneven trails, the ruts did not diminish the beauty of the area.
Notes:
It is an open area, but do keep watch for ATV’s and step off the path if one is coming your way.
There was a bin for maps, but it does not look like it has been filled for a very long time. It is available online.
No outhouses. If you have to go, stop at the Maycroft Provincial Recreation Area
