Big Knife Provincial Park

Big Knife Provincial Park
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location of Big Knife Provincial Park in Alberta
Location	County of Paintearth No. 18,  Alberta  Canada
Nearest city	Forestburg, Camrose
Coordinates	52°29′23″N 112°12′38″W / 52.48972°N 112.21056°W / 52.48972; -112.21056Coordinates: 52°29′23″N 112°12′38″W / 52.48972°N 112.21056°W / 52.48972; -112.21056
Area	2.44 km²
Established	October 2, 1962
Governing body	Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

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.

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.

See also

• List of Alberta provincial parks
• List of Canadian provincial parks
• List of National Parks of Canada

External links

• Alberta Community Development - Big Knife Provincial Park

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