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Cross Lake Provincial Park

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Nearest city
  
Athabasca, Westlock

Province
  
Alberta

Area
  
27.7 kmĀ²

Established
  
November 22, 1955

Cross Lake Provincial Park

Location
  
Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124, Alberta, Canada

Governing body
  
Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Address
  
Flatbush, AB T0G 0Z0, Canada

Management
  
Alberta Culture and Tourism

Similar
  
Parks Service, Forfar Recreation Park Cam, Long Lake Campgro, Athabasca County, South Baptiste Cabins R

Cross Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada, located 62 km (39 mi) west from Athabasca and 57 km (35 mi) north of Westlock.

The park is situated at an elevation of 655 m (2,149 ft) and has a surface of 27.7 km2 (10.7 sq mi). It completely surrounds Steele Lake, which is cruciform, hence its other name "Cross Lake". It was established on November 22, 1955 and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.

ActivitiesEdit

The following activities are available in the park:

  • Birdwatching (white-throated sparrows, ruffed grouse, warbler, osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons, bohemian waxwings, pine grosbeaks and white-winged crossbills)
  • Camping
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Cross-country skiing (7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of non-groomed trails)
  • Fishing and ice fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseshoes
  • Power boating
  • Swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing
  • References

    Cross Lake Provincial Park Wikipedia


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