Drone Footage
Exploring and Documenting Central Alberta's Protected Areas
Our drone footage plays a significant role in documenting the protected areas within Central Alberta. By capturing aerial views, the drones provide a unique perspective that highlights the beauty and significance of these landscapes.
Exploring and Documenting Central Alberta's Protected Areas
Our drone footage plays a significant role in documenting the protected areas within Central Alberta. By capturing aerial views, the drones provide a unique perspective that highlights the beauty and significance of these landscapes.
Magee Lake (62.6 km from Red Deer)
Magee Lake, also called Lower Chain Lake or South Chain Lake, is the southernmost and widest of the three Chain Lakes near Ponoka. Located in a valley, it connects to the other lakes through Parlby Creek, which eventually drains into Buffalo Lake and the Red Deer River. The lake is popular for fishing and suitable for beginner paddling. Its shoreline and surrounding habitat attract a variety of birds, making it a good spot for birdwatching.
Magee Lake, also called Lower Chain Lake or South Chain Lake, is the southernmost and widest of the three Chain Lakes near Ponoka. Located in a valley, it connects to the other lakes through Parlby Creek, which eventually drains into Buffalo Lake and the Red Deer River. The lake is popular for fishing and suitable for beginner paddling. Its shoreline and surrounding habitat attract a variety of birds, making it a good spot for birdwatching.
Raven Ridge (48.1 km from Red Deer)
This 300-acre site, located 44 km west of Red Deer, features a mixed-wood forest dominated by white spruce, with stands of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, and paper birch. A 20-acre wetland lies in the southwest corner, and the landscape includes hilly areas that offer varied terrain. The area is accessible year-round via cross-country ski trails and game paths. Birdwatchers can spot species such as the Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pine Siskin, and Ovenbird, while wildlife includes deer, moose, elk, black bear, cougar, and smaller mammals like fishers and red squirrels. The site also supports a variety of plants, including Red-osier Dogwood, Wild Rose, Lowbush Cranberry, Goldenrod, Harebell, and Bunchberry, making it a valuable location for both birdwatching and plant identification. To access, head 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.
This 300-acre site, located 44 km west of Red Deer, features a mixed-wood forest dominated by white spruce, with stands of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, and paper birch. A 20-acre wetland lies in the southwest corner, and the landscape includes hilly areas that offer varied terrain. The area is accessible year-round via cross-country ski trails and game paths. Birdwatchers can spot species such as the Red-eyed Vireo, Blue Jay, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Pine Siskin, and Ovenbird, while wildlife includes deer, moose, elk, black bear, cougar, and smaller mammals like fishers and red squirrels. The site also supports a variety of plants, including Red-osier Dogwood, Wild Rose, Lowbush Cranberry, Goldenrod, Harebell, and Bunchberry, making it a valuable location for both birdwatching and plant identification. To access, head 5 km west on Highway 54 from Spruce View, then turn south onto Highway 766. The site will be 6 km ahead on the right.
Magee Lake Natural Area (58.5 km from Red Deer)
To reach this natural area from Red Deer, head north on Queen Elizabeth Highway II until you reach the Milton/Gadsby Highway (Township Road 412) heading east. Continue until you reach Range Road 244, then head north beyond Township Road 414. The natural area will be on the left side of the road (look for Park Boundary Signs). Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
To reach this natural area from Red Deer, head north on Queen Elizabeth Highway II until you reach the Milton/Gadsby Highway (Township Road 412) heading east. Continue until you reach Range Road 244, then head north beyond Township Road 414. The natural area will be on the left side of the road (look for Park Boundary Signs). Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
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Boote (37.5 km from Red Deer)
To reach the Boote property, start by traveling west on Highway 42 and turn right into the approach (Range Road 254). From this approach you can accesss this property on south side of Highway 42 as well. Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
To reach the Boote property, start by traveling west on Highway 42 and turn right into the approach (Range Road 254). From this approach you can accesss this property on south side of Highway 42 as well. Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
Radar Hill (19.5 km)
To access the site travel east out of Red Deer on Highway 595, and south on Range Road 260 until the very end of the gravel road. Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
To access the site travel east out of Red Deer on Highway 595, and south on Range Road 260 until the very end of the gravel road. Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
Bergeson (33.1 km)
To reach this site from Red Deer, travel east on Highway 11 for 21 km. Turn right onto Range Road 251. After 3.2 km, turn left onto Township Road 382. Continue for 0.8 km, and you'll find Bergeson on the left (SE13-38-25). Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
To reach this site from Red Deer, travel east on Highway 11 for 21 km. Turn right onto Range Road 251. After 3.2 km, turn left onto Township Road 382. Continue for 0.8 km, and you'll find Bergeson on the left (SE13-38-25). Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
Bend (35 km from Red Deer)
This site is located west of Ghost Pine General Store approximately 3.2 km. Head south onto Range Road 255 (old undeveloped road allowance). Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
This site is located west of Ghost Pine General Store approximately 3.2 km. Head south onto Range Road 255 (old undeveloped road allowance). Please refer to the webpage dedicated to protected areas for more detailed information.
