Bragg Creek (PNT) Natural Area

Located about 20 km southwest of Calgary, this L-shaped Natural Area is near other parks and day use areas of the same name.

Looking west along the TWP with the NA to the right (South); parking area is mid-image, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
Looking west along the TWP with the NA to the right (South); parking area is mid-image, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  1. Map of the Area
  2. Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
    1. Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
  3. Other Information
  4. Site Statistics
  5. References
  6. Further Reading
  7. Site Inspections

Map of the Area

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Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)

Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.
Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.

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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area

Other Information

Albert Bragg was an early settler in the area and likely the source of the name [2]. Adjacent to this site is the West Bragg Creek Day Use Area. Further southeast is Bragg Creek Provincial Park which borders on the town of the same name.

The NA status may change due to a 2022 development in which it became part of the Northeast Kananaskis Recreation Management Unit for which a comprehensive trail master plan was recently developed [1]

Site Statistics

Site NameBragg Creek (PNT)
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeProtective Notation (PNT)
Natural Region(s)Montane
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)N/A
PASite ID (Map Ref #)451
Site # (Parks Website)N/A
Total Area81.78 ha. (202.09 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities
IUCN
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Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Bragg Creek (PNT)

References

The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is the Government of Alberta.

  1. Alberta Environment and Parks, West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan, Draft 2022.
  2. Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, p.41.

Further Reading

Site Inspections

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  • A beaver dam is causing side channel flooding of the creek, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
    A beaver dam is causing side channel flooding of the creek, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Looking North along the far East boundary of the property, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Looking North along the far East boundary of the property, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • A fungus growing from a fallen tree in the NA, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
    A fungus growing from a fallen tree in the NA, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • A walker enjoying the well defined trails of the NA, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
    A walker enjoying the well defined trails of the NA, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Berries and fungus erupting from the understory, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
    Berries and fungus erupting from the understory, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • A wet understory supports diverse fungus and other botany, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
    A wet understory supports diverse fungus and other botany, 2024-09-23, Bragg Creek NA, P. Potter.
  • Near the dam, a beaver run to a small pond, looking East. 2024-09-21, Threepoint Creek Na, P. Potter.
    Near the dam, a beaver run to a small pond, looking East. 2024-09-21, Threepoint Creek Na, P. Potter.

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