| Elk Island National Park ((in)Elk Island National Park) | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Edmonton area |
| IUCN Category | II (National Park) |
| Administration | Parks Canada |
| Area | 194 km² |
| Location | |
 53 ° 36 ′ 52 ″ N 112 ° 51 ′ 58 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
the Elk Island National Park is a national park of canada located in the Edmonton area in Alberta.
Understand
Elk Island National Park is open year round and offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. In fact, after the Serengeti plain in Africa, it contains the highest density of ungulate mammals in the world. Herds of wood bison (Bison bison athabascae), plains bison (Bison bison bison)moose (Alces americanus), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and elk (Cervus canadensis) roam the park freely. The park also includes 250 species of birds in addition to beavers and coyotes. It also protects 224 aboriginal sites and aspen parks, one of Canada's most endangered habitats.
To go
Access rights
A valid park access card is required in order to visit the national park.
By car
The national park is located along the Yellowhead Freeway (Hwy 16) about an hour's drive east ofEdmonton near Vegreville.
Circulate
To see
- Wildlife observation – The abundance of wildlife makes the park an excellent location for photography. Wood bison, plains bison, moose, white-tailed deer, elk, birds, etc.
Do
In summer
- Camping – Camp under the starry sky. Late in season, you may even spot the Northern Lights. See the “Accommodation” section below for more details.
- Hiking
In winter
- Snowshoe hike
- Cross-country skiing
To buy
Eat
- Picnic
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
During the summer season, the park offers a campground near Lake Astotin with some services. Nearby communities include hotels, motels, and lodges.
- Camping ,
1 450-505-8302, 1 877-737-3783 (free number) – Reserve your campsite in the park.
Security
- You must keep a distance of at least 100 meters bison, moose, deer and elk.
- If you are driving a vehicle, slow down when there are wildlife near the path.
- Report aggressive animals to Parks Canada staff.
- Do not feed wild animals.
- Do not pick up wild flowers, berries or mushrooms.
- Keep your pets on a leash at all times.
- Attracting, disturbing, hunting and molesting wild animals in a national park of Canada are offenses that can be punished with fines of up to 5,000 CAD and up to 6 months in prison.
Around
- Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village) Highway 16 (Directly adjacent to the park to the east, to 3 km from the park entrance)
From Queen's Day to Labor Day, every day, from 10 h - 17 h. 
10 $ C per adult. – Provincial historic site showing a Ukrainian colony in Alberta. Features over 30 historic buildings including three churches, a functioning grain elevator and a blacksmith's stall which are all hosted by costumed performers. The weekends are busier, but it can be worth it since there are more interpreters and more activities. - Edmonton – The provincial capital, located about an hour's drive west of the park.
From Queen's Day to Labor Day, every day, from 
