Notikewin Provincial Park

Coordinates: 57°13′14″N 117°08′25″W / 57.22056°N 117.14028°W / 57.22056; -117.14028
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Notikewin Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Notikewin Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Notikewin Provincial Park
Location of Notikewin Provincial Park in Alberta
LocationCounty of Northern Lights, Alberta, Canada
Nearest cityManning, Peace River
Coordinates57°13′14″N 117°08′25″W / 57.22056°N 117.14028°W / 57.22056; -117.14028
Area119 km2 (46 sq mi)
EstablishedNovember 20, 1979
Governing bodyAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Notikewin Provincial Park is a provincial park located in northwestern Alberta, Canada, 37 kilometres (23 mi) 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 120 km2 (46 sq mi), 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[edit]

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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References[edit]

  1. ^ Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. "Activities in Notikewin Provincial Park". Retrieved 2010-03-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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