Little Bow Provincial Park

Little Bow Provincial Park is a provincial park located near the town of Vulcan and the village of Champion in Alberta, Canada.

Little Bow Provincial Park
Location of Little Bow Provincial Park in Alberta
LocationVulcan County,  Alberta  Canada
Nearest cityChampion
Coordinates50°13′49″N 112°55′47″W
Area1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
EstablishedJanuary 20, 1954[1]
Governing bodyAlberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

The park is situated at an elevation of 860 m (2,820 ft) and has a surface of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), on Travers Reservoir, an artificial lake formed on Little Bow River, a tributary of the Oldman River. The area is noted for recreational boating and fishing. The Little Bow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is an extension of the park. It was established on January 20, 1954 and is maintained by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation.

Activities

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

  • Beach activities
  • Birdwatching (as part of the "McGregor Lake & Travers Reservoir Important Bird Area")
  • Camping
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Group camping
  • Horseshoes
  • Fishing and ice fishing
  • Power boating
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Water-skiing
  • Windsurfing

See also

References

  1. Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. "Activities in Little Bow Provincial Park". Retrieved 2008-09-14.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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