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Elk Island National Park
ELK ISLAND
NATIONAL PARK
Hear roaring in the summer and whistling in the fall.
Sound like a strange experience for a national park?
It is. The lion-like roars of the bull bison in summer and
the high-pitched whistling of rutting elk in the fall are
sounds you’re unlikely to forget.
Elk Island National Park rivals the Serengeti for its
density of hoofed wildlife. Feel the thrill of seeing wild
bison in their natural habitat. Watch for herds of elk,
and the white tailed deer and moose that roam freely.
Observe the antics of the industrious beaver building
a dam. If you’re in luck, you’ll spot the elusive coyote.
The abundance of animals means unbelievable photo
ops. Watch for them on 80 km (50 mi) of trails along
meadows, marshes, lakes, and parkland. Birdwatchers
are in heaven with more than 253 species to spot.
Have a picnic on the beach and camp overnight in
the Astotin Lake area. The park protects 224 known
Aboriginal sites as well as the aspen parkland, one
of Canada’s most endangered habitats. All this, less
than an hour east of Edmonton.
Parks Canada www.parkscanada.gc.ca
1-800-ALBERTA travelalberta.com
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