Notikewin Provincial Park Explained

Notikewin Provincial Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:Alberta
Location:County of Northern Lights, Alberta, Canada
Nearest City:Manning, Peace River
Coordinates:57.2206°N -117.1403°W
Area Km2:119
Established:November 20, 1979
Governing Body:Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Notikewin Provincial Park is a provincial park located in northwestern Alberta, Canada, 37km (23miles) east of Manning.

The park is located at the confluence of the Peace River (which surrounds the park on three sides) and Notikewin River. Crummy Lake is also located in the park. At almost 120km2, it is one of the largest provincial parks in Alberta, and the northernmost to be listed as such (Wood Buffalo National Park and other wildland parks are situated further north).

Activities

The park has amenities for camping on the Peace River beach, at the Notikewin Campground,[1] and two day-use areas, at Notikewin Hilltop and Notikewin Shore. Power boating is allowed. Recreational activities in the park include bird watching and wildlife viewing, canoeing, fishing, front country hiking.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. Activities in Notikewin Provincial Park . 2010-03-17.