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Elk Island National Park
Edmonton Alberta Canada

 

General Information

780 922 2950

Education Programs

780 992 2965

Visitor Information Centre

780 922 5790

Elk Island Golf Course

780 998 3161

Emergency

911

Sandy Beach Campground

780 992 0017

South Gate

780 922 5833

North Gate

780 895 2520

Camping Reservations

1 877 737 3783

Report a Poacher

1 800 642 3800
         
Experience unique Alberta wilderness just 45 minutes from downtown Edmonton hotels. Observe wildlife in their natural habitat, including deer, moose, elk, bison and beaver ... along with a wide variety of the birds of Alberta. Discover Canada's first forest reserve Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife Area (est 1895). Enjoy a hearty trail meal in a backcountry setting. Complete your evening with a wildlife viewing driving tour through Elk Island National Park. Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife Provincial Recreation Area is a unique Alberta landscape ... 97 sq kms (37 sq miles) of backcountry, located directly south of and adjacent to the Elk Island National Park boundary, just 40 minutes east of Alberta's capital city. The Blackfoot Forest Reserve was Canada's first, established in 1899. 4 week old Canadian Lynx The best wildlife viewing opportunities occur at dusk. Departing before sunset, travel to Elk Island National Park, Canada's first animal sanctuary (est 1906), and see wildlife in their natural habitat, including moose, elk, deer, porcupine, bison and beaver. Marvel at the splendor of Jasper National Park, Alberta's jewel of the Rockies. Enjoy a picnic in the Park. Experience alpine lakes, forested valleys, towering mountains, natural falls and breathtaking canyons. Bring your camera.Year round watchable wildlife activity.

Watchable Wildlife Tours

Cooking Lake - Blackfoot

 

Elk Island National Park

Jasper National Park
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