Big Knife Provincial Park

Big Knife Provincial Park is a small provincial park in central Alberta, Canada.[1] It was established in 1962 on the Battle River, at the confluence with 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. According to tradition, Big Knife Creek's name commemorates a battle between two Aboriginal Canadians, namely Big Man and Knife.[2]

Big Knife Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Big Knife Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Big Knife Provincial Park
Location of Big Knife Provincial Park in Alberta
LocationCounty of Paintearth No. 18,
 Alberta,
 Canada
Nearest cityForestburg, Camrose
Coordinates52°29′23″N 112°12′38″W
Area2.44 km2 (0.94 sq mi)
EstablishedOctober 2, 1962
Governing bodyAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

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.

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