William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park
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Highway 40 bisecting William A. Switzer Provincial Park
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Location of William A. Switzer Provincial Park in Alberta
Location Yellowhead County, Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Nearest city Hinton
Coordinates 53°30′N117°48′W / 53.500°N 117.800°W / 53.500; -117.800 Coordinates: 53°30′N117°48′W / 53.500°N 117.800°W / 53.500; -117.800
Area93 km2 (36 sq mi)
EstablishedDecember 22, 1958
Governing body Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

William A. Switzer Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada.

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It is located on both sides of the Bighorn Highway, between Grande Cache and Hinton. Various campgrounds are maintained on the shores of Gregg Lake, Cache Lake, Blue Lake and Jarvis Lake.

This park is situated within the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, at an elevation of 1,150 m (3,770 ft) to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) and has a surface of 93 km2 (36 sq mi). It was established on December 22, 1958 and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. The park is named after former provincial Member of the Legislative Assembly William Switzer.

Activities

Frozen Gregg Lake with all terrain vehicle. Frozen Gregg Lake with all terrain vehicle (2016).jpg
Frozen Gregg Lake with all terrain vehicle.

The following activities are available in the park: [1]

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References

  1. Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. "Activities in William A. Switzer Provincial Park" . Retrieved 2007-07-20.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)