Eagle Point Provincial Park Explained

Eagle Point Provincial Park
Map:Alberta
Map Width:192
Nearest City:Drayton Valley
Coordinates:53.2445°N -114.8744°W
Area:1962ha
Established:August 29, 2007
Governing Body:Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Eagle Point Provincial Park is a provincial park in central Alberta, Canada. It is located along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River within Brazeau County to the east and northeast of the Town of Drayton Valley.[1] Recreation in Eagle Point Provincial Park include, Canoeing, Biking, Hiking, and Fishing.[2] Animals within the park include Pine Martens, River Otters, North American beaver, American Black Bear, Belted Kingfisher, Osprey, Great Grey Owl, and Mule Deer.[3]

Eagle Point was officially designated as a provincial park by an order in council on August 29, 2007.[4] The designation involved the protection of 1962ha of land.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plan Showing Eagle Point Provincial Park . Government of Alberta . 2007-08-29 . 2011-08-18.
  2. Web site: Recreation - Eagle Point Provincial Park | Alberta Parks.
  3. Web site: Wildlife Viewing.
  4. Web site: O.C. 369/2007 . Government of Alberta . 2007-08-29 . 2011-08-18.