| Big Knife Provincial Park | |
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IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
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| Location |  Alberta  Canada |
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| Nearest city | Forestburg, Camrose |
| Coordinates | 52°29′28″N 112°12′36″W / 52.49111°N 112.21°WCoordinates: 52°29′28″N 112°12′36″W / 52.49111°N 112.21°W |
| Area | 2.44 km² |
| Established | October 2, 1962 |
| Governing body | Alberta Community Development |
Big Knife Provincial Park is a small provincial park in central Alberta, Canada.
It was established in 1962 on the Battle River, at the confluence with the Big Knife Creek and is located between the villages of Donalda and Forestburg, 10 km south of highway 53, 88 km from the city of Camrose.
Activities
Many activities in the park are water related and include canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing and power boating. Birdwatching and camping at the Big Knife Campground are also popular. The park is open during the summer (from May to September), with only limited access during the winter months.
See also
External links
- Alberta Community Development - Big Knife Provincial Park
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