Goal: $175

Minimum donation per participant: $20

All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

The West Bragg Creek watershed, in close proximity to Calgary, provides a quick escape from the city and an opportunity to enjoy the splendours of nature – pristine wetlands, fescue grasslands, spruce and pine Montane forests and a headwater reach of Bragg Creek. Much loved by mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, hikers, equestrian users and others, this Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone is a very busy multiple use landscape. Efforts are underway to balance this use with maintaining the ecological value of the area. This tour will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the ecology, stewardship projects and local partners in this watershed. A key focus will be on beavers and their historic and ongoing role in shaping the ecology, biodiversity and natural resilience of this landscape.

approximately 1.4 km loop, trail rating: easy

Dress appropriately for the weather – sturdy hiking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, trail snacks and a packed lunch are recommended.

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for the West Bragg Creek area
(https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass.aspx)

There is no cell phone coverage in the West Bragg Creek area. One of the tour leads will have an inReach device for emergency use.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for the West Bragg Creek area
(https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass.aspx)

The interpretive trail starts at the east end of the West Bragg Creek parking area and winds its way up to the site of the former West Bragg Creek Hostel. From there we will explore closer to the creek to an active beaver dam to learn more about how this industrious watershed engineer is benefitting biodiversity, flood, fire and drought resilience.

We will meet at the east end of the West Bragg Creek Staging Area parking lot, located about 5 km west of Bragg Creek. Follow West Bragg Creek Road (Township Road 232) west from Bragg Creek to the staging area.