Nose Hill Park 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2P6, Canada ☎ +1 403-268-2489 Last Updated: 06/11/2024 | |
Nose Hill Park is a natural environment park that lies in the northwest part of the Calgary and is surrounded by 12 residential communities. The park was created in 1980 and covers over 11 square kilometres (1129 hectares). Nose Hill Park has numerous hiking trails and dedicated off-leash areas. | |
The trees, shrubs and wildflowers in the coulees are very different from the species found in the fescue grassland. Apart from the native grasses, one of the dominant species in the park is the Trembling Aspen. The aspen, along with the willows occupy the north-facing slopes of the coulees and provide a refuge for many of the wild animals living in the park. Large mammals such as deer and coyotes can be seen roaming the grasslands and coulees. The park is home to porcupines, northern pocket gophers, Richardson's ground squirrels and several species of mice and voles. These smaller mammals are the main prey for the northern harriers and Swainson's hawks, which are often seen in the skies above the park. |
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