Elk Island National Park

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Elk Island National Park, established in 1913, is located just east of Edmonton, Alberta. It is one of Canada's smaller national parks with an area of 194 square kilometres.

The park is bisected by the Yellowhead Highway, 35 km east of Edmonton.

Wildlife

Elk Island protects the aspen parkland habitat and ecosystem. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, especially bison, elk, moose, bears, and beavers. It maintains standing herds of approximately 450 plains bison and 350 wood bison.

Over 250 species of birds find shelter in the park.

Activities

• hiking
• cross-country skiing
• camping

Photo Gallery

Image:Elk Island.jpg|Elk Island National Park Image:Bison Elk Island.jpg|Bison in the Elk Island National Park Image:Day277belkislandh.JPG|Pelicans in the Park

See also

• Canadian National Parks
• List of Canadian national parks

External links

• [Official Site]

Elk Island National Park

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