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Attractions to Discover
Elk Island National Park
Established in 1906 as Canada’s first wildlife sanctuary, then in
1913 as a national park, Elk Island is home to hundreds of free
roaming bison, elk, moose and deer. With over 250 species
of birds, the park is a bird watchers paradise. Canoe
around the islands of Astotin Lake and witness the
majestic sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy over 80 kms of
hiking and cross-country ski trails, take in a round
of golf at the 9-hole course, camp overnight or
try something different and stay in a Teepee,
watch an interpretive program, count the
stars on a clear night or have a picnic and relax
around a cozy camp fire. This 194 square km (75
square mile) national park is just 20 minutes east of
Sherwood Park on Highway 16.
Phone: [phone] or visit
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/elkisland for more information or
special event dates.

Sherwood Park Natural Area
Sherwood Park Natural Area offers bird watching
and walking on the three kilometre long regular
groomed trail. Walk one kilometre along the Old
Edmonton Trail. Spot animals from the wildlifewatching platform in this quarter section of aspen
forest. This area is located between Township
Road 520 and 522 on Range Road 231 • Call
780-467-2211.

TOURS RESEARCH RENTALS
Special Programming Available for
Seniors and Students
913 Ash St., Sherwood Park | 780-467-8189
www.strathconacountymuseum.ca

Come for a Visit — Stay for a Lifetime!

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