Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Cypress Hills Provincial Park, provincial park in Alberta
Description
Cypress Hills Provincial Park is a protected area in southeastern Alberta spanning about 400 square kilometers with diverse landscapes. The park contains fescue grasslands, mixed forests, rolling hills, and several lakes that support varied wildlife and recreational opportunities.
History
The park was established in 1951 as a provincial protected area in Alberta. In 1989, Alberta and Saskatchewan created a joint management agreement, making it one of Canada's first interprovincial parks with coordinated conservation efforts.
Culture
Indigenous peoples have used these lands for hunting, gathering, and ceremonies for thousands of years, and their connection to the place remains visible in the landscape today. Walking through the park, you encounter the same hills and water sources that shaped their way of life.
Practical
The park provides camping areas, hiking trails, and water activities on Elkwater Lake including boating and fishing. Winter visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the protected landscape.
Did you know?
At elevations reaching 1,468 meters, this park sits at the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Labrador. These heights create special conditions that support more than 220 bird species in this unexpected highland prairie setting.
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