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Strathcona Science Provincial Park, Provincial park and archaeological site in Strathcona County, Canada.

Strathcona Science Provincial Park covers 2.9 km2 on both banks of the North Saskatchewan River between Edmonton and Sherwood Park, at an elevation of 625 m. A boardwalk crosses the archaeological area, and tiled triangular obelisks and interpretive plaques remain from the former science centre. The grounds are safe but overgrown.

For thousands of years this site hosted an annual aboriginal camp, chosen for its river access for transport and trade and for bluffs suited to bison hunting. The park was established on December 12, 1979, to protect the site from encroaching industrial development. Archaeological excavations took place from 1978 to 1980.

For thousands of years this site hosted an annual aboriginal camp, chosen because the river allowed transport and trade while the valley bluffs gave good bison-hunting ground. Tiled triangular obelisks and a boardwalk through the archaeological area remain from the park's later years as a public science centre.

The park has multiple well-marked trails and designated areas for hiking, cycling, and winter sports activities. Sturdy footwear is recommended since some sections have slopes and weather conditions can change quickly near the river.

Triangular tiled obelisks and plaques from its former role as a science center remain on the grounds today. These structures stand as reminders of the location's previous educational purpose before its transformation.

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53.56278,-113.37139
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