National parks near Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one town for park planning. See national parks near Calgary — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Calgary, Alberta is Kootenay National Park — about 139 km (86.3 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Kootenay, Banff, and Yoho.
National parks near Calgary
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay National Park | 139 km (86.3 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Banff National Park | 142 km (88.4 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 223 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 297 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 326 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 498 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Calgary
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Calgary?
Kootenay National Park, about 139 km (86.3 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Calgary in a day?
Kootenay National Park, Banff National Park, and Yoho National Park — all within about three hours' drive.