Miquelon Lake Provincial Park
Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada, about 65 kilometres southeast of the city of Edmonton. The park features several lakes, the largest of them being Miquelon Lake.
History
In 1920, the area that was to be Miquelon Lake Provincial Park was designated as a bird sanctuary.[1] The park was established on May 20, 1958.
Activities
- Beach: On the shallow western side, a beach is located, along with phones, playgrounds, paved paths, and several other amenities. The beach has a designated swimming area.[2]
- Birding: Many species of birds stop at this location in their migration patterns.
- Boating: There is a hand-launch at the park. The largest lake, Miquelon Lake, is available for boating.
- Camping: Numerous campsites are available, in multiple different blocks.[1] There are options for electricity campsites and electricity-less campsites.
- Sports: Ice skating, cross-country skiing paths, hiking trails, snowshoeing paths, and a golf course are all located at or near the park.[3]
References
- 1 2 http://www.albertawow.com/layout_maps/Miquelon_Campground_Brochure.pdf
- ↑ http://sunsite.ualberta.ca/Projects/Alberta-Lakes/view/?region=North%20Saskatchewan%20Region&basin=Battle%20River%20Basin&lake=Miquelon%20Lake&number=92
- ↑ http://www.albertaparks.ca/miquelon-lake.aspx
External links
- Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. "Miquelon Lake Provincial Park". Retrieved 2007-07-23.
Coordinates: 53°15′03″N 112°52′52″W / 53.25083°N 112.88111°W
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