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Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Recreation Area

P.O. Box 57104, Eastgate Post Office, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 5L7

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Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife & Provincial Recreation Area is a unique Alberta landscape ... 97 sq kms (37 sq miles) of backcountry, located directly south of and adjacent to the Elk Island National Park boundary, just 40 minutes east of Alberta's capital city. The Blackfoot Forest Reserve was Canada's first, established in 1899.

Elk Island Wildlife Viewing

11508 137 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M

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Elk Island National Park is located 45 minutes east of Alberta's capital city, Edmonton. Originally founded in 1906 as a wildlife refuge for preservation of the elk herds in the area, Elk Island National Park has grown to be a wildlife sanctuary for bison, moose, elk, white tail and mule deer, beaver, porcupine, Canadian lynx and other small animals. It is home and migratory stopover to 250 species of birds, including pelicans, great blue herons, a large assortment of ducks, and birds of prey: bald eagles, great horned owls and osprey.

Rocky Mountains Alberta

11508 137 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M

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Jasper National Park, the jewel of the Canadian Rockies, is located 3 1/2 hours west of Alberta's capital city, Edmonton. The Town of Jasper is located 45 minutes west of the Park gates. While visiting Edmonton, take a day and discover Jasper. See a wide variety of wildlife ... have a picnic beside the Athabasca River ... tour Jasper Park Lodge ... marvel at the natural beauty of Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Lake and Mount Edith Cavell ... go shopping in the Townsite's many stores.

Watchable Wildlife Tours

11508 137 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M

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Experience unique Alberta wilderness just 45 minutes from downtown Edmonton hotels. Join award winning tour guide to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, including deer, moose, elk, bison and beaver ... along with a wide variety of the birds of Alberta. A complete eco-tour guiding service for the Blackfoot Forest Reserve and Elk Island and Jasper National Park.

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