Big Hill Springs Provincial Park - Cochrane

Name: Big Hill Springs Provincial Park - Cochrane
Address: Big Hill Springs Rd, Cochrane, AB, Canada, Canada

4.6/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

About Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

There are no laws prohibiting the use of metal detectors in the public areas of provincial parks as long as the activity isn’t interfering with the enjoyment of the other park visitors, breaking any of our other regulations, or in any way threatening any of the wildlife in the park.

Metal detectors can be used in the province’s parks, provided that:

They are only used on beaches and similar disturbed areas (where digging will not affect the natural ecosystem/habitat). In disturbed areas that are being excavated under a research permit, these areas are closed-off from the public to prevent recreational digging
No historic resources are damaged or removed
No items are removed from the park
All items of value (historical or monetary) are turned over to the local park office
They are used for recreation and not for commercial purposes
Their use doesn’t violate other laws, such as interfering with a person’s quiet enjoyment in the park. People operating metal detectors are encouraged to use an earpiece/headphones to reduce the likelihood of the noise disturbing others.

As in the case of other park users, a person can expect to encounter officers who will inquire about the activities being conducted and require them to identify themselves and their occupation.

In order to dig for historical resources, a person requires an excavation permit issued by the Parks Division under the Historical Resources Act; this permit is associated with archeological or paleontological research permit. In some locations the excavated items are likely to remain in the park for research and storage; in situations where an excavated item is to be removed from the park, a collection permit is required.

Contact Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

Address :	Big Hill Springs Rd, Cochrane, AB, Canada
Phone :	📞 +979
Website :	https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/big-hill-springs-pp/
Categories :	Tourist attraction , State park ,
Description :	Scenic park featuring a short hike with a creek & small waterfalls, plus grassy fields for picnics.

Big Hill Springs Rd, Cochrane, AB, Canada

Best State park in Canada

T	Tom E on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Easy walk/hike, nice area, has tables to sit and eat. Walk is maybe 20 minutes top with really nice valley views. Check it out but consider going early.. parking can get quite busy
J	Joie on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I just needed to get away from the city for even a few hours and was told about this park. It really isn't that far away and it is a super easy hike for those quick getaways. Bring a jacket...forgot mine and I'm still froze ( o o)
f	fazrin hameed on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Family friendly small hike with beautiful water springs around it. You can do the full loop in 30 minutes. Good for picnics. It’s not stroller friendly and wish they did in future as so many families bringing their babies.
S	Stephanie Cheng on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A quick short hike with a north and south loop. The north loop is a bit steeper and is easier to go up the loop than down the loop in the winter as it can get slippery. The south loop is shorter and less steep. The small waterfall and streams are nice picture spots. My 3yo had no issues doing the trail even when it was snow covered.
A	Arlene WM on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love this park. It's so easy to hike and so many mini water falls. They've got picnic tables and flat surfaces for traditional picnics. Many toddlers enjoy playing by the water and throwing rocks. I've seen days where it's extremely busy but end of April in the afternoons seems to be a good time to come.
R	Roxanne Richards on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beautiful place. It's always busy though. A wedding shoot was happening when we went. Lots of doggies to see. I love the little waterfalls and pools. Not enough parking
R	Ron Strauss on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A couple small hikes can be done here, or they can be combined into one (still small) hike. We explored this on January 1, 2022. I have been here many times before. It has been closed for some time for upgrading. The trails are upgraded, but there is a lot less to see now. Even though I understand why it is a little disappointing. You can no longer go to the source of the water.
k	katy may on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2020: Love this place. Although I have not been since the construction. But a couple years ago, it was a really nice hike and place to spend the day. Update: May 2022 : Still a beautiful family hike. With two childreen and stopping to take lots of photos and have snacks it took us 1 hour to explore and walk around the loop!!!