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Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park

Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park, Provincial park in northern Alberta, Canada

Birch Mountains Wildland Provincial Park is a large protected area in northwestern Alberta consisting of extensive forests, bogs, and numerous lakes. The landscape contains varied habitats ranging from dense coniferous woodland to open wetland areas, all forming part of the northern boreal ecosystem.

The protected area was officially designated as a provincial park in 2000 as part of Alberta's efforts to conserve natural regions. This establishment reflected growing recognition of the importance of preserving northern forest ecosystems.

The name refers to the birch trees that dominate the landscape throughout the region. Visitors walking through the wilderness encounter these distinctive trees repeatedly, alongside spruce and extensive bog systems that shape the entire environment.

The park requires specialized access methods depending on the season - fly-in transport in summer and snowmobile routes via industry roads in winter. The remote location requires visitors to plan ahead and prepare carefully for their visit.

The area houses one of Canada's few independent bison herds existing outside Wood Buffalo National Park. This wild population is particularly important for understanding the large animal life of the northern region.

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Inception
December 20, 2000
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57.50860,-112.95800
Latest update
December 14, 2025 18:02
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