Winter at Elk Island National Park
We took the dogs with us to explore Elk Island National Park and to see if we could find the wild plains bison that call the park home. Elk Island is a UNESCO designated biosphere. Located 35 minutes east of Edmonton off Highway 16, this is...
We took the dogs with us to explore Elk Island National Park and to see if we could find the wild plains bison that call the park home. Elk Island is a UNESCO designated biosphere. Located 35 minutes east of Edmonton off Highway 16, this is national park is easily accessible from the city.
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From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
The Parks Canada iconic red chairs a fun to find in national parks across the country. They are almost always located at a beautiful view.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
Bison conservation is over a century old at Elk Island National Park and is one of Parks Canada's greatest successes. The bison population at Elk Island has contributed to restoring bison populations all across North America.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
The Lakeview Trail with an extension to and around the island makes for a 5km hike and takes a little over an hour to complete.
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Astotin Lake, Improvement District No. 13, AB T0B, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
Astonin Lake is a popular year round destination as a day use park with picnic amenities and hiking trails. A portion of the lake is maintained throughout the winter for ice skating.
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Astotin Lake, Improvement District No. 13, AB T0B, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
Lakeview Trail is an easy 3.7km long trail with panoramic views of Astontin Lake and winds through aspen and black spruce bogs. The trail takes 1-2 hours.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
This is an easy snow covered trail.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
It's probably best not to be in this area at nigiht...just in case
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
By the mid-1800's the fur trade eliminated beavers from this area. Beavers were re-introduced to the area by parks staff in the 1940's. The population appears to be doing well now.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
As beaver teeth never stop growing, they need to chew wood to keep prevent them from growing too long, perhaps this is why this tree still stands.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
Beaver Pond Trail is about 3.68km and takes a little under an hour to walk. Although there was evidence of wildlife and bison in the area we didn't encounter any on this trail.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
A park pass is required to enter Elk Island National Park. Passes can be purchased at the Visitor Information Centre.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
This Plains Bison is on display in the Visitor Information Centre near the park's south entrance off highway 16.
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
From album Winter at Elk Island National Park
There are about 400 Plains Bison and 300 Wood Bison at Elk Island National Park
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Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3, Canada
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What beautiful photos!! -
Rene Coatta Thank you
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Beautiful pictures! I loved visiting Elk Island Park when I lived in Edmonton! I was amazed by the bison! -
Cora Lee Rennie Thank you. I love seeing the bison too.
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This looks so peaceful! -
Kelly Francois It is, especially when the animal encounters are at a bit of a distance
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Beautiful photos, Janet! -
Janel Coe Thank you
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It sure would be fun to skate on that lake, looks very smooth!
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