Area 244 ha Established October 2, 1962 | ||
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Governing body Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hours Management Alberta Culture and Tourism Similar Dillberry Lake Provincial, Gooseberry Lake Provincial, Rochon Sands Provincial, Police Outpost Provincial, Two Lakes Provincial Park |
Big Knife Provincial Park is a small provincial park in central Alberta, Canada.
It was established in 1962 on the Battle River, at the confluence with the Big Knife Creek and is located between the villages of Donalda and Forestburg, 10 km south of highway 53, 88 km from the city of Camrose.
According to tradition, Big Knife Creek's name commemorates a battle between two Indians, namely Big Man and Knife.
Activities
Many activities in the park are water related and include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing and power boating. Birdwatching and camping at the Big Knife Campground are also popular. The park is open during the summer (from May to September), with only limited access during the winter months.
References
Big Knife Provincial Park Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA