Welcome to the Bighorn Website!

Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, west of Calgary and east of Canmore. The MD of Bighorn is a fabulous place to visit, as well as a wonderful place to live. We invite you to look around and discover the beauty of this area!

Notice Board

News 2/5/2010:    Exshaw Municipal Water System- Updated February 5, 2010 1/13/2010:    Draft Land Use Bylaw - Highlights of Proposed Changes 11/3/2009:    Road Bans Effective November 5, 2009 6/29/2009:    Bar C Proposed ASP, Appendices and LUB Amendment 6/18/2009:    Bow Valley Volunteer Driver Program - Get Involved More
Events 2/1/2010:    Land Use Bylaw Review: Public Open Houses More

Government Information

Bighorn citizens will find useful government information and services under the Virtual Bighorn menu item.  Three of the more popular features of this website can be quickly accessed by using the buttons immediately below: 

Maps and Communities

Visitors and citizens may consult the Maps and Communities pages for information, maps and images of our beautiful district.

Travel and Tourism

Recreational opportunities abound in the M.D. of Bighorn, from dogsledding, skiing, skating in the winter to hiking, horseback riding, cycling and climbing in the summer. There are many experienced commercial operations just waiting to provide you with a quality outdoor experience. Alternatively, our outdoor backyard is just waiting for you to explore on your own.

Visit the Travel and Tourism section for getaway ideas.

Useful Information

Alberta Water Council - Wetland Consultation Workbook

Need help identifying weeds?  http://www.invasiveplants.ab.ca/

Visit the MD's Community Profile at www.Albertafirst.com click on "Community Profiles" and select "Bighorn No. 8, MD of" to find out more information on our municipality. 

Visit the Alberta Government Soil Information Viewer at  http://www2.agric.gov.ab.ca/app77/imf.jsp?site=agrasid

Visit the Alberta Government Sustainable Resource Development site regarding Wildfires in Alberta at  http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/wildfires/index.html

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development - Ghost Forest Land Use Zone http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/fieldoffices/southernrockies/ghostwaiparous/default.aspx

Trail Closures/Warnings

Click on the the sites below to obtain more information on trail closures.

http://www.tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx

 Living with Wildlife

Click on the the sites below to obtain more information on living with wildlife.

www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/wildlife.asp

www.srd.gov.ab.ca/fw/bears/index.html

www.bvwildsmart.ca  

Report any cougar, bear or aggressive elk sightings to: 403.591.7755 (Local call)