Williamson Provincial Park, Provincial park in Greenview No. 16, Canada
Williamson Provincial Park occupies 0.20 square kilometres on the southern shore of Sturgeon Lake, 19 km west of Valleyview on Highway 43. The park has a gravel beach, a standard boat launch, and the Williamson campground with power, tap water, fire pits, and picnic tables. It lies across the lake from Young's Point Provincial Park.
The area became a provincial park in 1960, when it was the 40th park operated by Alberta Parks. It is named after Alexander Williamson, a Scottish landowner who settled the area in the 1920s and also worked as a fire ranger and mail carrier around Sturgeon Lake.
The park takes its name from Alexander Williamson, a Scottish landowner who settled the area in the 1920s and worked as a fire ranger and mail carrier around Sturgeon Lake. Campers today use the Williamson campground, and the lake shore is a base for swimming, boating and birdwatching.
Power hookups, tap water, fire pits, and picnic tables are available throughout the park, along with washroom facilities and a playground for families. A boat launch provides access to the lake for those interested in water activities.
The park serves as a nesting ground for Bonaparte's gulls, bald eagles, red-necked grebes, and several songbird species. Birdwatchers can spot multiple species during the right seasons throughout the year.
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