Big Knife Provincial Park

Big Knife Provincial Park
IUCN category II (national park)
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 (0.94 sq mi)
Established	October 2, 1962
Governing body	Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

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 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.

According to tradition, Big Knife Creek's name commemorates a battle between two Aboriginal Canadians, namely Big Man and Knife.^[2]

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.

References[]

^ "Big Knife Provincial Park". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 19.

External links[]

Alberta Community Development - Big Knife Provincial Park

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Big Knife Provincial Park

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